Learn silversmithing, stone setting & wax carving in Tucker, GA 15 minutes from Atlanta. Beginner to Advanced classes. Enroll today. Register Now Course Catalog Learn to Make Jewelry Take jewelry classes and workshops at our facility in Tucker, Georgia, or online in the comfort of your home studio. Our mission is to share the love and craft of metalsmithing and jewlery making with everyone. Welcome to the Guild. Let's Go! What's New? The Art of Metal Manipulation — In Person Lesley Aine Mckeown View Details The Thing About Rings — In Person Ace McCasland View Details The Spin Room — In Person Alex Boyd View Details Join the Guild As a Member of Metal Arts Guild of Georiga, you enjoy members-only access to special discounts, events, and other bonus content. Join our creative community and learn the amazing skills and techniques to help you succeed. JOIN NOW Coming Up Next No events at the moment Our Team. Our amazing instructors teach weekly classes on everything from beginner-friendly How to Solder to advanced topics like How to Pave and everything in between. Alex Wilson Helen Blythe-Hart Susan Wachler Rian Archer Regina Imbsweiler Lisa Winn Leah Fedeli Dallas Vinson Weekly Jewelry Classes for every Skill Level TAKE A CLASS Open Studio Open Studio gives MAGG Bronze members affordable access to our professionally equipped studio to work on their own projects and practice what they learned in class. VIEW CALENDAR I want to join the newsletter, Sign me up! First Name Last Name Email Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Jewelry & Metalsmithing Learn how to fabricate jewelry with precious metals, create faceted gemstone settings, and explore new techniques with experienced instructors in a Weekly Class or Skill-Building Workshop. Classes and Workshops at the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia Holiday Course Catalog Clear Filters Filters Filter By Category – All Weekly Classes Workshops Visiting Artists Virtual Merchandise Skill Level – Beginner Intermediate Advanced Instructor + Alex Wilson Anne Wolf Ben Horton Caroline Flournoy Courtney Pendergrast Dallas Vinson Helen Blythe-Hart Jay Reddish Jody DeWeese Larissa McPherson Leah Fedeli Lisa Winn Rian Archer Topic – Enamel Jewelry 1 Jewelry 2 Jump Start Metal Clay Rings Stone Setting Wax Carving & Casting Sorry, nothing matched those filters. 7 Sessions $339 7 Sessions $310 7 Sessions $310 7 Sessions $310 7 Sessions $310 Workshop $180 Workshop $160 Workshop $180 Workshop $180 Visiting Artist Workshop $400 Visiting Artist Workshop $620 Visiting Artist Workshop $450 Visiting Artist Workshop $450 Merch $26 Merch $36.5 Merch $24.95 7 Sessions $285 7 Sessions $310 7 Sessions $310 7 Sessions $285 6 Sessions $285 Workshop $325 Workshop $180 Workshop $360 Workshop $180 Visiting Artist Workshop $620 Visiting Artist Workshop $405 Visiting Artist Workshop $620 Visiting Artist Workshop $620 Merch $39 Merch $30 Instant Download $49.95 7 Sessions $310 6 Sessions $285 7 Sessions $310 6 Sessions $285 Workshop $180 Workshop $180 Workshop $180 Workshop $180 Visiting Artist Workshop $580 Visiting Artist Workshop $450 Visiting Artist Workshop $450 Visiting Artist Workshop $450 Visiting Artist Workshop $620 Merch $39 Merch $5

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Meet Our Instructors Metal Arts Guild of Georgia boasts an impressive roster of talented and experienced instructors who share a passion for the ancient art of metalsmithing. Each instructor brings their unique style and expertise to the classes they teach, making for a diverse and exciting learning experience for students. Founded in 1998, Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (MAGG) has grown from offering a few workshops a year by visiting artists to an impressive roster of weekly classes and intensive weekend and week-long workshops by master instructors. Workshops available for in-person learning can also be taken virtually by students around the world thanks to our state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and the dedicated artist assistants who help facilitate our online learning opportunities. In 2022, MAGG’s long-time instructor Piper Espey accepted the position as Director of Education, bringing her years of experience as a metalsmith and educator to the coordination of our educational program. Under her direction, we have added the Wildfire Summer Camp program for teens to teach and inspire the next generation of metalsmiths. During our regular adult class sessions, Piper teaches Beginner Metalsmithing and Jewelry, where she excels at making metalsmithing approachable and fun for new students. Beginning in 2023, MAGG’s former president Alan Bremer is heading up a new program with Boy Scouts of America, in which scouts can earn the Metalworks Badge. Through this program, scouts will have the opportunity to learn hands-on about the art and science of metalworking and gain valuable skills in creativity, design, and problem-solving. For more information about this program, visit the Atlanta BSA website . With so many learning options to choose from, metalsmiths of all skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced professional artists, will find a topic and an instructor suited to their interests. Sign up for one of our classes today! Caroline Flournoy Georgia Talent Read More Rian Archer Georgia Talent Read More Seldom Saw Georgia Talent Read More Priscilla Fritsch Georgia Talent Read More Sarah Chapman Visiting Artist Read More Todd Conover Visiting Artist Read More Jody DeWeese Georgia Talent Read More Alex Wilson Georgia Talent Read More Aalia Mujtaba Visiting Artist Read More Alan Bremer Georgia Talent Read More Piper Espey Georgia Talent Read More Ryan Gardner Visiting Artist Read More Jill Herlands Visiting Artist Read More Kathy Kinev Georgia Talent Read More Ace McCasland Visiting Artist Read More Courtney Pendergrast Georgia Talent Read More Anna Johnson Visiting Artist Read More Jay Reddish Georgia Talent Read More Jennifer Stenhouse Visiting Artist Read More May Engelhardt Georgia Talent Read More Linda Bernasconi Visiting Artist Read More Lesley Aine Mckeown Visiting Artist Read More Larissa McPherson Georgia Talent Read More Rachel Vanatta Georgia Talent Read More Helen Blythe-Hart Georgia Talent Read More Tonya Davidson Visiting Artist Read More Leah Fedeli Georgia Talent Read More Peter Gilroy Visiting Artist Read More Regina Imbsweiler Georgia Talent Read More Beth Kirtland Georgia Talent Read More Rita McMorris Georgia Talent Read More Nash Quinn Visiting Artist Read More Christina Kober-Kauke Read More Ben Horton Georgia Talent Read More Judy Parady Georgia Talent Read More Baleigh Acebo Visiting Artist Read More Anne Havel Visiting Artist Read More Bette Barnett Visiting Artist Read More Jennifer Wells Visiting Artist Read More Zhuwei Lu Visiting Artist Read More Alex Boyd Visiting Artist Read More Ekaterina Domashchenko Georgia Talent Read More Ricky Frank Georgia Talent Read More Lisa Heller Georgia Talent Read More Cassidy Kento Georgia Talent Read More Katherine Larrabee Georgia Talent Read More Harold O'Connor Visiting Artist Read More Nicole Ringgold Visiting Artist Read More

Learn something new today! At MAGG, we know there's no end of things to learn about metalsmithing. Whether you've always wanted to learn about making traditional filigree, exploring the mysteries of stone setting, or simply don't know where to start, our Classes, Workshops and Pop-Ups are going to help you every step of the way. Workshops Quick View Visiting Artist Workshop Multiple Methods for Multiple Stones Price $620.00 Quick View Workshop Creature Feature Kinetic Pendant Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Intro to Metal Clay Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Lost Wax Casting Intensive Price $325.00 Quick View Workshop Sand Casting Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Wax Carving Rings Price $160.00 Quick View Workshop Prong Setting Cabochons Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Jump Start Jewelry: Stud Earrings Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Tab Setting Found Objects Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Enamel Earrings Price $360.00 Quick View Workshop Intro to Metal Clay Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Stacking Rings Price $180.00 Quick View Workshop Scrimshaw for Jewelers Price $180.00 Quick View Visiting Artist Workshop Fuse, Forge, and Roll: Creating a Mokume Gane Billet Price $580.00 Quick View Visiting Artist Workshop The Art of Mokume Gane Price $400.00 Classes Quick View 7 Sessions Guided Metalsmithing: Monday Morning Price $339.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Jewelry 2: Tuesday Evening Price $285.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Jewelry 1: Wednesday Morning Price $310.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Jewelry 1: Thursday Morning Price $310.00 Add to Cart Quick View 6 Sessions Jewelry 1: Thursday Evening Price $285.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Filligree Fun Price $310.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Jewelry 2: Thursday Morning Price $310.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Guided Metalsmithing: Friday Afternoon Price $310.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Wax Carving & Casting: Saturday Morning Price $310.00 Add to Cart Quick View 6 Sessions Jewelry 1: Sunday Morning Price $285.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Jewelry 1: Sunday Evening Price $285.00 Add to Cart Quick View 7 Sessions Jewelry 2: Sunday Afternoon Price $310.00 Add to Cart Quick View 6 Sessions Magic of Making Multiples Price $285.00 Add to Cart ONE DAY Wonders Quick View Workshop Scrimshaw for Jewelers Price $180.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Stacking Rings Price $180.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Tab Setting Found Objects Price $180.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Jump Start Jewelry: Stud Earrings Price $180.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Sand Casting Price $180.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Wax Carving Rings Price $160.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Prong Setting Cabochons Price $180.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Intro to Metal Clay Price $180.00 Add to Cart Quick View Workshop Intro to Metal Clay Price $180.00 Add to Cart

< Back Beginner Metalsmithing (TUESDAY EVENING) January 9, 2024 Instructor Donna D'Aquino | Learn the ancient craft of making silver and copper jewelry by hand. You will learn how to design, saw and pierce, texture, form, forge, make cold connections, and use a torch to solder. 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 Visiting Artist Zhuwei Lu was born in a suburb of Shanghai, China. After graduating from high school, she went to college in Wuhan to learn the traditional Chinese art of lacquer. After college she chose to pursue her dream of becoming a jewelry designer and she came to the United States to study jewelry design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. The new world gave her a broader mind and she learned a lot of different and interesting techniques such as metal casting, enameling, stone setting, the most intriguing technique for her is electroforming, a technique she was attracted to because it transforms the intangible into the tangible and grows a very interesting texture, and she gradually came up with her own philosophy of jewelry design through trial and error. http://www.zhuweilujewelry.com https://www.instagram.com/zwl_balang_jewelry Zhuwei Lu

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< Back Friday Evening Open Studio June 7, 2024 Instructor Dallas Vinson | Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro. 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. Transitions: As of May 1, 2024, there will be an administrative fee of $30 applicable for any changes made to your class format, including moving from in-person to virtual sessions. This fee is implemented to cover the administrative costs associated with processing such changes. Get back on track with unfinished projects and areas where you need the guiding hand of an expert! This class will help you overcome pain points and advance your jewelry-making skills through demos and customized instruction with our in-house pro.

< Back Wednesday Evening Lost Wax Casting January 8, 2025 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 Taught by Instructor Dallas Vinson This is a LIVE, IN-PERSON event. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to the class. 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 On The Surface: Granulation, Filigree & Symbolism with Susan Lenart September 17, 2022 Explore unusual shapes, stone and object setting, hollow forms, and filigree techniques with wire and granulation to compose a beautiful, expressive pendant or ring. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for workshop details Refer to the supply list on the details page for required tools and materials. This is a VIRTUAL event with real-time interaction with the instructor via Zoom. ----- 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.

Have fun learning the art of Metalsmithing at this year's Wildfire Summer Camp, provided by the Metal Arts Guild of GA. 2023 Summer Camp Ages 12 -17 Learn the art of traditional metalsmithing as we fabricate one of a kind pieces of jewelry. Campers will design and create rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets using wire, sheet metal, beads, and stones. Soldering, texturing, forming, stamping, sawing, and cold connections will be explored. Step-by-step instructions will be given through live demos each day, and students will learn the ins and outs of studio safety. We will have a different surprise guest each week who will share African and Native American techniques of jewelry making. Each week will have an emphasis on a different project, so students who attend both weeks will be creating something new. Whether students attend one week or both, they are guaranteed to learn something new and exciting! Supplies are included in the registration fee. Please complete a separate registration form for each camper. Register Complete a liability waiver for each camper. Return completed forms to classes@metalartsguildga.org by June 1st. Release of Liability Form Location Metal Arts Guild of Georgia 5353 Buford HWY NE, Doraville, GA 30340 Dates Week 1: June 5-9 Week 2: June 12-16 Cost No n-Members: Camp Fee: $325/week Children of MAGG Memb ers: Camp Fee: $299/week Additional Details Cam p Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Drop off: 9:00 - 9:30 am Pick up: 3:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 12-17 Limited to 12 campers each week Campers must bring lunch each day. Each week will end with an ART SHOW on Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Family and caregivers are invited to attend. Snacks will be provided. Students take their work home after the show. Questions? Contact education@metalartsguildga.org Become a Member for $50/year Register Release of Liability Form