< Back Beyond the Flat: Intermediate to Advanced Metalsmithing July 14, 2023 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Explore adding dimension to your work through fabrication techniques. Learn different ways to approach soldering, try out some forming techniques that do not require a hydraulic press, and learn a magically simple way of scoring and bending. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.

< Back Intro to Lost Wax Casting (WEDNESDAY EVENINGS) March 13, 2024 Instructor Dallas Vinson | Learn how to create carved wax models that you will turn into sterling silver jewelry with the art of Lost Wax Casting. You will learn how to mix and pour investment, how to calculate how much silver you need, kiln usage, and the burnout process. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ***Please Note: No Classes Week of March 30 - April 10*** 8 Weekly Classes | Dallas Vinson Learn the basics with casting extraordinaire Dallas Vinson. Lost wax casting is a fascinating and intricate art form that involves creating carved wax models and transforming them into sterling silver jewelry. In this class, participants will delve into the step-by-step process of lost wax casting, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of the craft. The following key components will be covered in the class: Carved Wax Models: Participants will learn the art of creating intricately carved wax models. This involves sculpting and shaping the wax to bring their jewelry designs to life. Attention to detail and precision in carving are essential skills to master in this stage. Sterling Silver Jewelry Transformation: The carved wax models serve as the prototypes for the final sterling silver jewelry pieces. Participants will explore the methods and techniques involved in transforming their wax creations into durable and beautiful silver jewelry. Investment Mixing and Pouring: Understanding the composition and preparation of the investment material is crucial in the casting process. Participants will learn how to mix and pour investment, the substance that will encase the wax models and facilitate the casting of molten silver. Calculating Silver Quantity: An essential aspect of lost wax casting is determining the right amount of silver needed for the casting process. Participants will be guided on how to calculate the appropriate quantity of silver to ensure successful and precise castings. Kiln Usage: The class will cover the usage of a kiln, a crucial tool in the lost wax casting process. Participants will learn how to operate the kiln effectively to achieve the optimal temperature for melting and casting the silver. Burnout Process: The burnout process involves removing the wax from the investment mold before casting the silver. Participants will be instructed on the intricacies of the burnout process, ensuring a clean and successful casting. By the end of the class, participants will have acquired the skills and knowledge needed to create unique sterling silver jewelry through the captivating art of Lost Wax Casting. This hands-on experience will not only enhance their understanding of the craft but also empower them to express their creativity in the world of jewelry making.

< Back Etching for Jewelry Makers March 4, 2023 Instructor Tony Sanger | Learn how to safely handle the chemicals and materials, as well as the processes required to chemically etch jewelry metals successfully. Previous Add to Cart Next SIGN UP by JANUARY 20th for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - $25 OFF! Register for EITHER the in-person OR virtual event. If attending virtually, live interaction with the in-person class will occur via Zoom. If attending in-person, Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ----- CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? ----- ----- WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? ----- A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.

< Back Intermediate & Advanced Jewelry with Helen Blythe-Hart July 7, 2022 In-Person | 8 Class Sessions | Learn a wide range of metal and stone-setting techniques from a professional metalsmith who can help you get your individualized work looking top notch. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for class details This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.

< Back Nature Inspired by Atlanta, Georgia April 6, 2024 Instructor Nicole Ringgold | Design and hand-fabricate native plants surrounding Atlanta. The first two days we will focus on torch warm up, making leaves and branches, and fabricating a flower. The following three days we will delve into seed pods, more intricate, hollow forms, and an insect. Previous Add to Cart Next Register for EITHER the in-person OR virtual event. If attending virtually, live interaction with the in-person class will occur via Zoom. If attending in-person, please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ----- CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? ----- ----- WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? ----- A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.

< Back Visiting Artist Aalia Mujtaba is the designer and metalsmith behind Metaalia Jewelry, creating bold and graphic, mixed-metal, jewelry and accessories. For over 20 years, Aalia has grown her craft and her business in the South. She has taught metalsmithing at Atlanta’s Callanwolde Fine Arts Center for 16 years and exhibits in craft shows and festivals locally. In 2020 she was selected for NYC Jewelry Week's “We Are Here” initiative, and in 2021 was the recipient of their Emerging Entrepreneur Award. https://www.instagram.com/metaaliajewelry Aalia Mujtaba

< Back Georgia Talent Growing up in Franklin, NC, the gem hub of the Southeast, rocks were always grabbing my attention. Sometimes it was just a nice piece of gravel or a rock from the woods, sometimes it was a baggie of colorful stones from my favorite rock shop/gem museum, often, it was a piece of jewelry for a family member at Christmas or a birthday. Once I got a real job, the rocks got nicer and more plentiful until it was a little embarrassing how big my gem collection was because it was doing nothing but gathering dust. In December 22', I was shopping for gems at the Bellpoint gem show, and one of the guild members was helping out at one of the booths. She asked me what I was going to do with them, and I said, "I don't really know. I'm really looking for settings to put them in because the ones online are too expensive." Then she told me about MAGG and recommended I try taking a class there to learn how to make my own settings. (I'd rather make something myself than pay somebody extra to make it for me.) So I started taking classes the following January and I've been taking them ever since. I still can't draw a good stick figure... but I'm having lots of fun putting my passion into practice and discovering that creativity can be learned (slowly). I'm proof that you don't have to be an artist to make art and if you're willing to risk embarrassing yourself, you might have fun and make something you will be proud of. Ben Horton

< Back Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Metal Arts Guild of Georgia February 5, 2026 Join the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia and the City of Tucker as we celebrate this milestone in MAGG's history. This short and sweet event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and photo op with Mayor Ann Lerner and the City of Tucker. Previous Add to Cart Next Thursday, February 5, 2026, 11:30 AM Join the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia board members, staff, volunteers, and the City of Tucker as we celebrate this milestone in MAGG's history. This short and sweet event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and photo op with Mayor Ann Lerner and the City of Tucker. If you wish to attend, please arrive no later than 11:15 am.

< Back Beginner Metalsmithing and Jewelry (DAY) January 20, 2023 Instructor Piper Espey | Explore various tools and their many uses, design and texture, forming, forging, sawing and bezel setting stones. Previous Add to Cart Next This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class.

< Back Beginner Sterling Step-by-Step with Helen Blythe-Hart May 4, 2022 In Person | 8 Class Sessions Start off right by learning the proper techniques from the professional metalsmith who developed the acclaimed Heat Zone Soldering Method to cut years off your learning curve. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for details This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials.

< Back Sunday Morning June Intro to Jewelry June 1, 2025 Previous Add to Cart Next

< Back Studio Luna Verde's 3-Ring Circus March 6, 2024 Instructor Ace McCasland | Step right up, step right up! Get your tickets now! THREE days, THREE rings, ONE heckuva good time with Ace of Studio Luna Verde, sharing with you more tips and tricks about ring making than can fit in a magician’s hat. Previous Add to Cart Next Register for EITHER the in-person OR virtual event. If attending virtually, live interaction with the in-person class will occur via Zoom. If attending in-person, please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. ----- CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? ----- ----- WANT TO REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARNED? ----- A recording of the workshop will be available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.