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Join us tonight at 6PM EST for a FREE Artist Talk with @todd_conover_metal_works virtually via Zoom to preview his upcoming workshop Sculpting the Raven’s Skull - coming to the Guild June 24-28, 2026! There will be a Q&A following the presentation. Please RSVP for the zoom link! Comment “Raven’s Skull” and I will dm you the details, or screenshot to copy: https://www.metalartsguildga.org/event-details/sip-n-saw-with-todd-conover-sculpting-the-ravens-skull

Please join us in attending a sip n saw on tuesday evening May 19th at 6pm ET for a wonderful preview of Todd’s upcoming workshop. Interact with Todd - see his process and gain a greater understanding of the many techniques which will be taught during this 4 day workshop. Go to stories for a live link to sign up or go to link in our bio. Can’t wait to see you there. No charge for this event! https://www.metalartsguildga.org/event-details/sip-n-saw-with-todd-conover-sculpting-the-ravens-skull-workshop-preview

Dr. Goldsmith is coming to MAGG! 🤩 We’re thrilled to welcome Jeanette Caines—master goldsmith, author, educator, and owner of Jewelry Arts—for three very special workshops this October. From conquering soldering fears to creating dimensional forms and adding rich 24k gold accents to silver, these workshops are available for both in person and virtual MAGG students. ✨ https://www.metalartsguildga.org/product-page/soldering-demystified https://www.metalartsguildga.org/product-page/chasing-and-repousse-no-pitch-required https://www.metalartsguildga.org/product-page/24-k-gold-powder-on-silver

August 8 - 9 | Saturday & Sunday, 10AM - 5PM Instructor Jay Reddish leads a thorough exploration of the Sandcasting process, from start to finish. Students will learn to make their own bronze, carve texture and designs into wood blocks, and pour and cast an original bronze creation. Two days of satisfying casting magic! Suitable for students at every level – previous sandcasting or wood carving experience is a huge plus. https://www.metalartsguildga.org/product-page/sandcasting-8-8-26

Sculpting the Raven’s Skull: Quoth the Raven, Forge! Join renowned metalsmith Todd Conover for an immersive workshop exploring sculptural techniques in jewelry and metal. Create a striking raven skull neck piece in copper or silver and learn dynamic fabrication methods including fold forming, hollow construction, hammered texturing, forging, soldering, and professional finishing techniques. Participants will complete a fully dimensional raven skull pendant suspended on a forged link chain while building confidence with heat and hand tools. Some basic experience with metal tools (sawing, filing, and torch use) is recommended for adventurous beginners and intermediate students alike. Grow in technical precision and creative exploration in a supportive, curiosity-driven studio environment. June 25–28, 2026, 10 AM – 5 PM #Metalsmithing #JewelryWorkshop #FoldForming #SculpturalJewelry #RavenSkull #JewelryMaking #metalarts #metalartsguildga #MAGG #jewelersguild

Thanks everyone for attending the Grillz workshop ! We had a blast 😀

EXTRA DAY ADDED! We are SO excited to have @jewelryarts Jeanette Caines in ATL for one more day, to teach an additional section of the SOLD OUT in-person Sunday 24k Gold on Silver workshop! The added Monday, October 19 workshop is available to register now on our site. Both in-person and virtual seats are available for this workshop. https://www.metalartsguildga.org/product-page/10-19-24k-gold-powder-on-silver

Looking for hand-sourced gemstones and expertly cut cabochons? Join us at the Guild for this special gem sale event featuring Joe Jelks of Horizon Mineral, a retired geologist with over 35 years of experience sourcing and cutting cabochons and faceted gemstones. This is a rare opportunity to explore and shop a wide variety of stones directly from a seasoned expert. To ensure a relaxed, enjoyable experience, entry is limited to small groups per time slot— please RSVP in advance. https://www.metalartsguildga.org/service-page/horizon-minerals-gemstone-sale #HorizonMineral #MetalArtsGuildOfGeorgia #MAGG #Gemstones #Cabochons #JewelrySupplies #JewelryMaking #StoneLovers #GemShow #AtlantaGemShow

Day three with Ace @metalartsguildga @studiolunaverde This is what joy looks like💕

Want to give precious metals new life? Try Working From Scratch! ♻️👑 The one and only @alexboydstudio visits MAGG remotely for this two-day VIRTUAL workshop, Saturday September 26 & Saturday October 3. Join from anywhere in the world and dive deeep into in-studio recycling. Learn how to take silver and gold scraps and recycle them into fresh sheet, wire and tubing, from start to finish. Alex will cover seasoning a crucible, the use of several different types of ingot molds, milling sheet, pulling wire, forming tubing, alloying different colors and karats of gold, making 80/20 reticulation silver and many other tips and tricks to help you successfully reuse precious metals. Obtaining all the different tools used in recycling and forming raw materials can feel like a daunting task. Alex will demonstrate how to achieve big with minimal equipment. Learn the benefits of a larger investment in tooling, and the ideal order to aquire them! Ready to commit to a zero-waste policy in your own studio? Register to grab your virtual seat now. http://metalartsguildga.org/product-page/working-from-scratch

Ready to level up your stone setting skills? Join us for a FREE Sip ’N Saw with jewelry instructor Ryan Gardner @ryangardnerdesigns on Wednesday, March 11 at 6 PM EST via Zoom! This relaxed virtual artist talk is your chance to ask questions, learn more about Ryan’s approach, and get a preview of the upcoming Stone Setting Gamut workshop. Register now for Ryan's two-day virtual workshop (April 4 & 11, 11 AM–1 PM EST), where you’ll run the stone setting gamut — explore bezel, flush, tab, and tube settings, plus techniques for setting cabochons and faceted stones. Perfect for beginner metalsmiths ready to build confidence and precision. Check our bio for the link!

Looking back at our Open House celebration on October 10th, sending a huge thank you to the community who gathered at the MAGG studios to share and discover the joy of jewelry making and metalsmithing! Since 1998, we've been nurturing and advancing metalsmiths in Georgia. The Metal Arts Guild is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where students at every level can build skills and find belonging in community. An extra special thank you to our volunteers, dedicated board members and MAGG Instructors who made our Open House happen: @susanwachlerjewelry Alan Bremer @leahfedeli @dallasvinson @opalinesprout Matt Harlos Dana Burmeister Shawn McIntosh @jodydeweese @distributedgems For classes, workshops, open studio, events and community -- meet us at the Guild.

✨Join Jeanette Caines for a free virtual artist talk on Tuesday, September 29th, and preview all three of her upcoming hybrid workshops at The Metal Arts Guild of Georgia! An open Q&A will follow the presentation - get your questions answered about what to expect from Soldering Demystified, Chasing & Repousse: No Pitch Required, and 24K Gold Powder on Silver. This Sip 'n Saw is free to attend, so invite a friend! Follow the RSVP link in our bio to receive the Zoom link. If you can't make it, don't stress -- this Sip 'N Saw will be recorded and available to replay on our YouTube channel. https://www.metalartsguildga.org/event-details/sip-n-saw-with-jeanette-caines-3-workshops-4-days-with-dr-goldsmith