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Donate Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (MAGG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing, enriching, and nurturing the creativity and community of metalsmiths in Georgia in our studio and beyond with virtual learning. We are a diverse organization of professional metalsmiths, jewelry designers, instructors, hobbyists, suppliers, gallery owners, and those who support the fine art of metalsmithing. We encourage metalsmiths of all skill levels and metal mediums to join us ! Metal Arts Guild of Georgia strives to create an environment that inspires our students to learn and grow as metalsmith artists. Our goal is to provide outstanding instruction and an environment where students flourish and friendships thrive. In order to achieve the many goals we have at MAGG, we rely on your donations. Please consider a donation to help sustain our efforts. Thank you! Donate to Make a Difference for MAGG First Name Last Name Email Honoree Name: How did you hear about us? Select an item($) * Quartz - $25 Aquamarine - $50 Pearl - $100 Opal - $200 Sapphire - $500 Tanzanite - $1000 Tourmaline - $2500 Ruby - $5000 Emerald - $7500 Diamond - $10000 Other Other Amount * Donate Donate to Make a Difference for MAGG Leave a one-time donation First Name Last Name Email Honoree name: How did you hear about us? Select an item ($) * Quartz - $25 Aquamarine - $50 Pearl - $100 Opal - $200 Sapphire - $500 Tanzanite - $1000 Tourmaline - $2500 Ruby - $5000 Emerald - $7500 Diamond - $10000 Donate Thank you for supporting MAGG! Error Processing Request

Your donation to the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia allows us to continue sharing the art of metalsmithing within our community & across the country. Donate You can help make MAGG Maggnificent ! Our mission at MAGG is to keep the ancient craft of metalsmithing alive for future generations to enjoy by providing exceptional metal arts classes both in-person and virtually around the world. The Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (MAGG) is a magical place where students and professionals come together to create art out of metal. Working with your hands and your brain and getting away from technology for even a short time is good for all of us. "Nothing in life compares to the satisfaction, respect and peace that comes from working with your hands." - Eric Gorges We are fundraising for three reasons: #1 To help us cover the tuition for the classes and workshops we offer. We are receiving a lot of requests for financial assistance and would love to be able to offer scholarships to those students in need. #2 To help us purchase equipment needed to enhance and maintain our studio. We are proud to offer one of the best equipped studios in the Southeast and we need to regularly replace worn out tools and purchase new equipment to further enhance our students' experience. #3 To help us cover our $13K monthly overhead expenses. It costs a lot to keep MAGG running. We have to pay for rent, utilities, insurance, internet, security, building maintenance and more. MAGG is run by an all volunteer board. We are not asking for you to pay our salaries as we are all unpaid volunteers. We are just trying to cover the costs of keeping the doors open. Any donation amount for any reason is greatly appreciated. We love our members and all that you do to make MAGG Maggnificent. Keep it up! OTHER WAYS TO DONATE OUR DONATION PARTNER BENEVITY We're excited to announce that we are now a part of the Benevity network! Many companies use Benevity to match employee donations to their favorite non-profits. If your company uses Benevity, we can now accept any matches your company may make when you donate to MAGG using that system. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND BOOKS In addition to monetary contributions, MAGG enthusiastically accepts donations that help equip our studio and library. Do you have metalsmithing tools you are no longer using? Did you just make some studio upgrades and are now looking to rehome your lovingly used equipment? Do you have books related to the metal arts that could help educate and inspire our students? Perhaps you even have some extra project supplies and materials that could be donated to a student in need. These are all ways to support our mission! Contact us at info@metalartsguildga.org or 404-737-7738 to arrange your donation drop off. All monetary donations and donations of tools, equipment, supplies, and books, are tax deductible. Make a Financial Contribution Donate to Make a Difference for MAGG Leave a one-time donation First Name Last Name Email Honoree name: How did you hear about us? Select an item ($) * Quartz - $25 Aquamarine - $50 Pearl - $100 Opal - $200 Sapphire - $500 Tanzanite - $1000 Tourmaline - $2500 Ruby - $5000 Emerald - $7500 Diamond - $10000 Donate Thank you for supporting MAGG! Error Processing Request

Learn metalsmithing and jewelry at Metal Arts Guild of Georgia. Take aWeekly Class or intensive Workshop with a master. Beginners to Advanced welcome. SPRING CLASSES START MARCH 16TH! Register Now Register Now Learn to Make Jewelry Take jewelry classes and workshops on campus 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. 2026 ONLINE CATALOG What's New? Rita McMorris Custom Grillz Fabrication Workshop | 5/29 - 5/31 $540.00 Price View Details Todd Conover Sculpting the Raven's Skull | 6/25 - 6/28 $720.00 Price View Details Nicole Ringgold Wearable Hollow Forms and Capsules | 9/18 - 9/22 $900.00 Price View Details Become a Member 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 Sip 'n Saw with Ryan Gardner: Stone Setting Gamut Wed, Mar 11 Virtual via Zoom Join us for a free artist talk with Ryan Gardner, and preview his 2-day workshop Stone Setting Gamut. An open Q&A will follow the presentation. Sip 'n Saw is free to attend; RSVP to receive the Zoom link. RSVP Load More 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. Rian Archer Regina Imbsweiler Lisa Winn Leah Fedeli Dallas Vinson Helen Blythe-Hart Susan Wachler 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!

Membership Trying to access the Members Only page? Make sure you are logged in to your membership account then try again. If you are still unable to access the Members Only page, please contact webmaster@metalartsguildga.org to verify your membership status. Join MAGG There are so many reasons to join MAGG. We hope you will become active in our classes, workshops and community! Weekend and week long workshops by National and International Instructors Member discounts for classes and workshops Weekly beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes (day & evening) Open Studio Access in one of Atlanta's best equipped studios Opportunities to sell your work at regular events Affinity groups to create with fellow artists in the media of your choice Contact and collaboration with metalsmiths in the region Our members work with all kinds of metals, including silver, copper, gold, and a variety of other metals. We hope you join us and Plus Up your membership with an additional donation to help support the arts. Select your membership pricing plan below, and start taking advantage of all MAGG has to offer! For any questions or additional information email info@metalartsguildga.org or contact one of our Board Members . Ready to Renew? Instructions for Membership Renewals can be found below the membership description. Are you a Student? Student Membership is just $25 per year, and it comes with the same benefits as our Bronze Membership. Email your VALID STUDENT ID to info@metalartsguildga.org with the subject line "Student Membership Request" to receive instructions on how to purchase your student membership. Bronze Membership $ 50 50$ Every year Basic Membership Level Select Workshops by National and International Instructors Member Discounts for Classes and Workshops Weekly Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes (AM/PM) Open Studio Access in one of Atlanta's best equipped studios Opportunities to sell your work at regular events Affinity Groups to create with fellow artists Contact and collaboration with metalsmiths in the region Access to Free Sip 'n Saw Events and Lectures COMING SOON: Opportunity to sell online in MAGG Marketplace Plus Up your membership with an additional donation to help support the arts! Donate Renew Your Membership Hello, beloved MAGG Member! Please note these important details about renewing your membership for the first time on our new website: All memberships purchased prior to April 14, 2022 were manually transferred from the Wild Apricot platform. These transferred memberships did not automatically renew at their expiration date, so your membership may have lapsed without you knowing it. To check your member status, click the dropdown menu under your name at the top right of this page. Go to "My Dashboard" and select "My Subscriptions". There you will see your membership in "Active" or "Expired" status. To re-establish your membership, you must purchase a membership on this page one time. Select your membership plan above and complete the form. IMPORTANT: Use the same email address you use to log in now. (If you are unsure, go to "My Dashboard" > "My Account" for this information.) Once you have made this initial purchase, your membership will auto-renew each year on your expiration date (unless you have a Student Membership). Renewals will be billed to the credit card you enter when purchasing your membership. Please add this date to your calendar, as you will not receive a reminder email after your first year due to limitations within the Wix system. You may cancel your membership at anytime from "My Subscriptions". If you have any questions or problems completing your renewal, please contact webmaster@metalartsguildga.org . Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (MAGG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing, enriching, and nurturing the creativity and community of metalsmiths in Georgia. View our IRS Form 990

Meet me at the Guild 4204 Railroad Ave, Tucker GA 30084 The Metal Arts Guild of Georgia moved in late 2025, leaving Doraville, our previous home of 10 years. You can find us at our new location, situated at the corner of 2nd Street and Railroad Ave, directly across the street from the Tucker Town Green in Historic Downtown Tucker. This expanded facility offers over 3,800 square feet and includes two fully equipped studio spaces, allowing us to host simultaneous programs, increase open studio hours, and offer more weekly classes and workshops than ever before. 4204 Railroad Ave, Tucker GA 30084 Come see us at our new location! Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 AM - 4 PM Get Directions Learn About Tucker We are delighted to be part of the downtown transformation of Tucker, Georgia. From the reimagined green space to the new revitalized downtown, the endless possibilities for MAGG in this new location are extremely exciting. Tucker Northlake CID Downtown Tucker Established in 1892 Downtown Tucker is the heart of the community and the center of activity for young and old. Learn More > Across the street from MAGG Tucker Town Green Coming this Fall, the Tucker Town Green will serve as the city’s gathering space for events, concerts, movies, and family activities. Learn More > Reimagining Tucker Master Plans for Tucker & Downtown This joint project between Tucker-Northlake CID and the City of Tucker builds on the work of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and clarifies the vision for growth in the Downtown Districts. Learn More >

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Thursday Evening Intermediate Metalsmithing Instructor Lisa Winn In-Person Thursday October 31, 2024 6pm-9:30pm EST 6 Weekly Classes $255 Register Now Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Please note- there will be no class November 28th! Ready for the next level? In this class we’ll explore hollow forms and how to solder them. We’ll make a ring with a bezel set stone that flips and can be worn two ways. I’ll introduce the mini torch and we’ll explore techniques like marriage of metals. Gain confidence and learn new techniques and make some cool jewelry. Prerequisite Materials, Supplies & Tools Instructor Bio Class Dates October 31, 2024 November 7, 2024 November 14, 2024 November 21, 2024 November 28, 2024 NO CLASS December 5, 2024 December 12, 2024

< 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 Southwestern Cuff Stampings with Danny Wade June 6, 2022 Virtual OR In-Person | 2 Day Workshop Stamp and form a cuff bracelet using proper techniques and methodology. Previous Add to Cart Next Click here for workshop details NOTE: There is an additional $60 fee for the supply kit, payable to the instructor. Refer to the supply list on the details page for what is included, plus other required tools and materials. Virtual participants: Contact Danny directly at ferrovalleytool@gmail.com regarding shipment of supply kits. 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. If you cannot attend live, a recording of the workshop will be uploaded each evening after the day's instruction is complete. This recording will remain available to all participants for 30 days following the workshop.

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< Back Move it and Connect it: Hinges, Rivets and More September 6, 2024 Instructor Jennifer Wells | Let’s get your jewelry moving! This four session demonstration filled workshop will cover different ways to connect and get fluid movement into your jewelry. Previous Add to Cart Next This is an VIRTUAL workshop online through Zoom, Fridays September 6 - September 27 11am-1pm EST. Connections that move it, move it. Let’s get your jewelry moving! This four session demonstration filled workshop will cover different ways to connect and get fluid movement into your jewelry. Demonstrations will include; rivet and hinge variations from wire, partial tubing and drilled thick stock, and linking items together in ways that achieve ease of movement. We’ll focus on the pendant and chain forms, playing with how to create movement within the pieces, which may be applied to a locket, pair of earrings, bracelets or other pieces. Participants are invited to come with a movement design problem that we can problem solve together. A PDF handout will accompany the workshop for participants to have for their future making adventures. If participants follow the demonstration in the workshop, they can expect to have a collection of examples and an understanding of a variety of additional possibilities within the techniques demonstrated.

Members receive 8% OFF all classes and workshops! Box Clasps Simplified Instructor Helen Blythe-Hart In-Person Only Sunday January 28, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EST 1 Day Workshop $160 Past Members receive 8% OFF! Click Here to Join Class Description Have you ever wanted to make a pretty box clasp for your hand made jewelry but can’t afford a weeks work to make it? Learn to make a simplified decorative box clasp in this one day workshop. We’ll start with a pretty cabochon set in a bezel and add decorative elements like twisted wire if desired. Then we’ll make the box and tongue for that satisfying CLICK to close. Soldering tips to ensure your success will be demonstrated. Some design modifications will also be covered that will help you adapt the clasp to your individualized pieces. A great workshop for those wanting a quick way to make a pretty box clasp in a short time. Suitable for students with at least some basic experience metalsmithing and soldering Prerequisite A basic metalsmithing understanding. No soldering is done in this workshop. Materials, Supplies & Tools BoxClaspSupplyList .pdf Download PDF • 69KB Instructor Bio Class Dates January 28, 2024