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• 4 Weekly INTERMEDIATE Level Sessions Thursdays, beginning October 24, 2019 10:30 am - 2:30 pm - Helen Blythe-Hart

  • When
    Thursday, October 24, 2019
  •  
    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    5353 Buford Highway NE, Doraville, GA 30340
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  4 Weekly Sessions for Intermediate Level Thursdays beginning October 24, 2019 (Sessions may not be held on consecutive weeks due to other MAGG pre-scheduled workshops.) CLASS DATES Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Intermediate Level - Students will continue to hone their skills in these jewelry making and metalsmithing sessions.  Learn how to refine your designs and streamline your process so you can do your best work at your current level.  Learn a variety of techniques from a professional metalsmith.  Define your individual style through projects and demos.  Handy tips and tricks will be shown weekly to help speed up your learning curve, so you can get the results you want quicker.  Great opportunity for those wanting to continue building on their basic skills and learn how to refine their style and take their work to the next level. Three (3) Beginning levels of instruction required for this class or permission from instructor. 4 Week Instructor - Helen Blythe-Hart Helen is an internationally collected metal artist and educator.  She has been metalsmithing and teaching for over 40 years.  Her invention, a revolutionary soldering method called the Heat Zone, has helped thousands to conquer the torch.  She uses her method to create strikingly original jewels opulently encrusted with colorful gemstones and futuristic sculptures.  Degrees include an MFA and BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing and decades of Gemology. Here are some final pieces that students made in previous classes.        Lisa Smith Dawn Foster Janet Dickinson How Much $130 for MAGG members, $165 non-members Plus:  $10 materials fee payable to instructor on first day of class for consumables provided throughout class (other than metals).  Other materials needed will be discussed during class. Where MAGG Studio 5353 Buford Highway NE Doraville, Georgia 30340 Registration Register for the Intermediate 4 weekly sessions payable in advance via the MAGG website at www.metalartsguildga.org. If your payment is accepted, you are registered for the 8 week session.  If the session is sold out and you want to be added to the wait list, email info@metalartsguildga.org. Cancellation / Refund Policy If you need to cancel your registration, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.  A cancellation fee of 20% of the 4 week session will be charged on cancellations received more than 28 days before the start of the first session.  Cancellations received less than 28 days but more than 7 days before the first session will receive a 50% refund; cancellations received 7 days or less before the start of the first session will receive no refund.  If your seat in the 4 week class can be filled, only the cancellation fee (20%) will apply.

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• 3-Day Workshop with Anne Havel

  • Start
    Monday, October 28, 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, October 30, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    5353 Buford Highway NE Doraville GA 30340
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   In the Heat of the Moment:

  Explore/Expand/Excel

  
  

  Torch-fired Enameling with

  ANNE HAVEL
  

  October 28 - 30, 2019

  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 10:00 am -5:00 pm

  Anne is an enamellist, metalsmith and lampworker (she makes glass beads).  She is inspired by many of the abstract painters, space objects and creatures from her own imagination, molecular level shapes, geometry, clay artists, building structures, flowers, etc.

  
  

  Using a torch, various methods of line creation and imagery within your enamel piece will be demonstrated.  By applying successive layers of liquid, acrylic, as well as transparent and opaque powdered enamels, techniques such as sgraffito, graphite, sifting, firescale, acid-etching, painting and more will be covered.  no matter your skill level, there will be opportunity to delve into new ideas and principles.

  Cost

  Members - $325 at time of registration online

  Non-Members - $375 at time of registration online

  (cost includes material fee to instructor)

  
  

  Where

  5353 Buford Highway NE, Doraville, GA 30340

  
  

  Student Supply List

  • Tinted eye protection recommended
  • dust/fumes mask - North by Honeywell-7781P100M North 7000 series

  Everyone needs SMALL.

  • old magazines to tear up
  • fairly fine paint brushes - at least 2.  (Some of Anne's favorites are Thompson m-16B, Blick Master Natural brush - Round, 3/0 Item #05832-703, Blick Master Natural brush - Round, size 0 Item #08532-1000)
  • saw frame and blades, 3/0 or 4/0
  • drills for riveting and/or earlier holes, mostly sizes 50-69
  • 2 jars or plastic containers about 12-16 oz for water
  • copper sheet, 20-22 gauge and copper shapes you might have.  We start small, with shapes or pieces under 1".  Try not to bring anything under 24 gauge.
  • small trivets, if you own them: bring total of 3 (Thompson #TPT-1 (three point trivet) 1/4" D. 1 1/4" H; Thompson #TPT-2 (three point trivet) 2"D. 1 1/2"H)
  • sharp tools for scratching.  Dental tools are best. (Amazon)
  • graphite pencils, HB, 2B & 4B (Michael's)
  • A Tomato can, (approx. 28 oz size) if you wish to make your own "kiln".  We can pre-fire OUTDOORS before class to remove the toxic chemicals

  Registration

  Not a current MAGG member?  Join today  Membership is $50 annually.
  

  Register for the workshop with the participation fee payable in advance via the MAGG website at www.metalartsguildga.org
  

  If your payment is accepted, you are registered for the workshop.  If the workshop is sold out and you want to be added to the wait list, email info@MetalArtsGuildGA.org
  

  Cancellation / Refund Policy

  If you need to cancel your registration, please notify the workshop contact as soon as possible.  A cancellation fee of 20% of the workshop tuition will be charged on cancellations received more than 28 days before the start of the workshop.  Cancellations received less than 28 days but more than 7 days before the workshop will receive a 50% refund; cancellations received 7 days or less before the start of the workshop will receive no refund.  If your seat in the workshop can be filled, only the cancellation fee (20%) will apply.

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• 4 or 6 Weekly ADVANCED Level Sessions beginning Tuesday, November 12, 10:30 am -2:30 pm - Helen Blythe-Hart

  • When
    Tuesday, November 12, 2019
  •  
    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    5353 Buford Highway NE, Doraville, GA 30340
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  6 Weekly Sessions for Advanced Level Tuesdays beginning November 12, 2019 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (Sessions may not be held on consecutive weeks due to other MAGG pre-scheduled workshops.) CLASS DATES Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 4, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Advanced Level - This session is for self-directed students proficient in basic skills, who want to refine their jewelry making and take their work to the next level.  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.  A variety of demos will be shown each semester and design discussions will be ongoing.  Great experience for those on the professional track or those who want their individual jewelry visions to come to life. Prerequisite:  Three (3) Intermediate levels of instruction or permission from instructor. Cost is $252.00 for non-members with a 10% discount for MAGG members, and 20% discount for high school or college students. 6 Week Instructor - Helen Blythe-Hart Helen is an internationally collected metal artist and educator.  She has been metalsmithing and teaching for over 40 years.  Her invention, a revolutionary soldering method called the Heat Zone, has helped thousands to conquer the torch.  She uses her method to create strikingly original jewels opulently encrusted with colorful gemstones and futuristic sculptures.  Degrees include an MFA and BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing and decades of Gemology. How Much $252 for non-members, with a 10% discount for MAGG members, and 20% discount for high school or college students.  $10 materials fee payable to instructor on first day of class for consumables provided throughout class (other than metals).  Other materials needed will be discussed during class. Where MAGG Studio 5353 Buford Highway NE Doraville, Georgia 30340 Registration Register for the 6 weekly sessions payable in advance via the MAGG website at www.metalartsguildga.org. If your payment is accepted, you are registered for the 6 week session.  If the session is sold out and you want to be added to the wait list, email info@metalartsguildga.org. Cancellation / Refund Policy If you need to cancel your registration, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.  A cancellation fee of 20% of the 6 week session will be charged on cancellations received more than 28 days before the start of the first session.  Cancellations received less than 28 days but more than 7 days before the first session will receive a 50% refund; cancellations received 7 days or less before the start of the first session will receive no refund.  If your seat in the 10 week class can be filled, only the cancellation fee (20%) will apply.

  
  

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• 4 or 6 Weekly ADVANCED Level Sessions beginning Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 pm -9:30 pm - Helen Blythe-Hart

  • When
    Tuesday, November 12, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    5353 Buford Highway NE, Doraville, GA 30340
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  4 or 6 Weekly Sessions for Advanced Level Tuesdays beginning November 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Sessions may not be held on consecutive weeks due to other MAGG pre-scheduled workshops.) BASE CLASS DATES 4 SESSIONS Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday, December 4, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm 2 ADDITIONAL CLASS DATES FOR TOTAL OF 6 SESSIONS IF YOU WILL BE AVAILABLE Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Advanced Level - This session is for self-directed students proficient in basic skills, who want to refine their jewelry making and take their work to the next level.  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.  A variety of demos will be shown each semester and design discussions will be ongoing.  Great experience for those on the professional track or those who want their individual jewelry visions to come to life. Prerequisite:  Three (3) Intermediate levels of instruction or permission from instructor. Cost is $252.00 for non-members with a 10% discount for MAGG members, and 20% discount for high school or college students. Instructor - Helen Blythe-Hart Helen is an internationally collected metal artist and educator.  She has been metalsmithing and teaching for over 40 years.  Her invention, a revolutionary soldering method called the Heat Zone, has helped thousands to conquer the torch.  She uses her method to create strikingly original jewels opulently encrusted with colorful gemstones and futuristic sculptures.  Degrees include an MFA and BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing and decades of Gemology. How Much We are offering 2 options for registration:  4 sessions OR 6 sessions based on your availability during the holiday season. 4 SESSIONS:  $130 MAGG members; $165 Non members 6 SESSIONS:  $195 MAGG members; $230 Non members PLUS: $10 materials fee payable to instructor on first day of class for consumables provided throughout class (other than metals).  Other materials needed will be discussed during class. Where MAGG Studio 5353 Buford Highway NE Doraville, Georgia 30340 Registration Register for the 4 or 6 weekly sessions payable in advance via the MAGG website at www.metalartsguildga.org. If your payment is accepted, you are registered for the 4 or 6 week sessions.  If the session is sold out and you want to be added to the wait list, email info@metalartsguildga.org. Cancellation / Refund Policy If you need to cancel your registration, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.  A cancellation fee of 20% of the 4 or 6 week session will be charged on cancellations received more than 28 days before the start of the first session.  Cancellations received less than 28 days but more than 7 days before the first session will receive a 50% refund; cancellations received 7 days or less before the start of the first session will receive no refund.  If your seat in the 10 week class can be filled, only the cancellation fee (20%) will apply.

  
  

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• Pop-up: Mini Resin Workshop with Carla Pennie McBride

  • When
    Saturday, November 16, 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    5353 Buford Highway NE Doraville GA 30340
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   Pop-Up:

  Mini Resin Workshop

  with Carla Pennie McBride

  
  

        

  
  

  November 16, 2019

  Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

  This pop-up fun introduction to resin jewelry by renowned metalsmith Carla Pennie McBride.  Resin is an amazing material with endless possibilities.  Pennie will discuss her process and inspiration, show some of her resin work and demonstrate her resin process and finishing techniques.  Students are encouraged to bring a pre-fabricated bezel and materials for embedding in resin to make a piece.

  
  

  This is a great way to dip your toes into resin work with one of the best artists in the country!  Organic and inorganic materials can be used for embedding in the resin.  This class is suited for brand new beginners and those with a little jewelry and resin experience.  The workshop is $100 with a materials fee of $10.

  
  

  Learn more about Carl Pennie McBride

  
  

  Carla Pennie uses a combination of both traditional and contemporary techniques to create one-of-a-kind jewelry from precious and non-precious materials.  For Carla, "the earth stirs the imagination."  Both a collector of natural artifacts and a keen observer of the natural world, she is inspired by the delicate hand of Mother Nature.

  
  

  Carla Pennie incorporates methods of etching, drawing, fusing, inlay and granulation into her jewelry making.  She is stirred by the artist's hand in defining a distince path, one that is as unique as the movement of the stars.  Her most recent work includes the ancient technique of scrimshaw: scoring into material with a fine instrument then laying down inks into the scored lines.  She uses a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials such as fossilized ivory, bone, resin and nut when using scrimshaw technique in her own work.

  
  

  Cost

  All registrants - $100 at time of registration online with a materials fee of $10

  
  

  Where

  5353 Buford Highway NE, Doraville, GA 30340

  
  

  Registration

  Not a current MAGG member?  Join today  Membership is $50 annually.
  

  Register for the workshop with the participation fee payable in advance via the MAGG website at www.metalartsguildga.org
  

  If your payment is accepted, you are registered for the workshop.  If the workshop is sold out and you want to be added to the wait list, email info@MetalArtsGuildGA.org
  

  Cancellation / Refund Policy

  If you need to cancel your registration, please notify the workshop contact as soon as possible.  A cancellation fee of 20% of the workshop tuition will be charged on cancellations received more than 28 days before the start of the workshop.  Cancellations received less than 28 days but more than 7 days before the workshop will receive a 50% refund; cancellations received 7 days or less before the start of the workshop will receive no refund.  If your seat in the workshop can be filled, only the cancellation fee (20%) will apply.

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• 4 Weekly INTERMEDIATE Level Sessions Thursdays, beginning November 21, 2019 10:30 am - 2:30 pm - Helen Blythe-Hart

  • When
    Thursday, November 21, 2019
  •  
    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    5353 Buford Highway NE, Doraville, GA 30340
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  4 Weekly Sessions for Intermediate Level Thursdays beginning November 21, 2019 (Sessions may not be held on consecutive weeks due to other MAGG pre-scheduled workshops.) CLASS DATES Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Intermediate Level - Students will continue to hone their skills in these jewelry making and metalsmithing sessions.  Learn how to refine your designs and streamline your process so you can do your best work at your current level.  Learn a variety of techniques from a professional metalsmith.  Define your individual style through projects and demos.  Handy tips and tricks will be shown weekly to help speed up your learning curve, so you can get the results you want quicker.  Great opportunity for those wanting to continue building on their basic skills and learn how to refine their style and take their work to the next level. Three (3) Beginning levels of instruction required for this class or permission from instructor. 4 Week Instructor - Helen Blythe-Hart Helen is an internationally collected metal artist and educator.  She has been metalsmithing and teaching for over 40 years.  Her invention, a revolutionary soldering method called the Heat Zone, has helped thousands to conquer the torch.  She uses her method to create strikingly original jewels opulently encrusted with colorful gemstones and futuristic sculptures.  Degrees include an MFA and BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing and decades of Gemology. Here are some final pieces that students made in previous classes.        Lisa Smith Dawn Foster Janet Dickinson How Much $130 for MAGG Members, $165 for non-members Plus:  $10 materials fee payable to instructor on first day of class for consumables provided throughout class (other than metals).  Other materials needed will be discussed during class. Where MAGG Studio 5353 Buford Highway NE Doraville, Georgia 30340 Registration Register for the Intermediate 4 weekly sessions payable in advance via the MAGG website at www.metalartsguildga.org. If your payment is accepted, you are registered for the 8 week session.  If the session is sold out and you want to be added to the wait list, email info@metalartsguildga.org. Cancellation / Refund Policy If you need to cancel your registration, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.  A cancellation fee of 20% of the 4 week session will be charged on cancellations received more than 28 days before the start of the first session.  Cancellations received less than 28 days but more than 7 days before the first session will receive a 50% refund; cancellations received 7 days or less before the start of the first session will receive no refund.  If your seat in the 4 week class can be filled, only the cancellation fee (20%) will apply.

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• Call for Artists - Art Jewelry Sip and Shop, December 7, 2019

  • When
    Saturday, December 07, 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zone of Light Studio, 1202 Zonolite Rd., Atlanta, GA 30306
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    37 registrants

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  CALL FOR ARTISTS ART JEWELRY SIP AND SHOP Presented by Atlanta's Premier Guild of Metalsmiths Sat., Dec. 7, 2019 from 10 am til 4 pm Set up 7 - 10 am. Clean up 4 - 5 pm. Depart 5 pm sharp. Each artist will rent a 6' x 8' space which may be filled if desired, edge to edge with furnishings.  Each artist's space will be surrounded by common area, which may not be used for anything except pedestrian traffic.  Electricity will be available to all spaces.  Food, liquid refreshment and adult beverages will be available.  Thirty (30) spaces are available to rent. DEADLINES / MEMBER ARTIST FEES NO COMMISSION will be charged. $150 per space. You may now submit your fee only and send up to three jpegs and an artist's statement later.  Good jpegs and artist statements are essential to create good marketing for the event and will be featured in print media, and on a new dedicated web page that will become live as we receive your jpegs.   Registration is open to all MAGG members and Non-Members.  Not a MAGG member?  Click to Join or Renew today!  Membership is $50 annually. Acceptance is on a first-come basis until the 30 spaces are full.  If your payment is accepted, you are registered for a space. NO Refunds or Cancellations Artists are responsible for their own sales and for filing sales tax returns. Spaces may be shared but the same fee applies per artist. WiFi in the building will NOT be reliable so bring a device with cell data or be able to tether to your phone to process credit cards with a service like Square. 6-foot tables WILL be provided for a $25 fee.  You must sign-up and pay for a table. Click here to get to the website to reserve your space and your table.  It requires two separate transactions on the website for space and table. MAGG WILL PROVIDE OR ARRANGE FOR: A police officer present for the duration of the event. Liability insurance for set-up and day of the event in case of injuries.  We are NOT insuring your work so please be vigilant. HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS A VOLUNTEER We will need some extra help with set-up on Saturday, with hospitality, artist breaks, and greeting guests.  Also we need help putting signs out in the morning and collecting them after the event.  If you would like to join us, please contact Diane Treuman at 678-525-5439 to let her know what hours you are available. LOCATION Zone of Light Studio 1202 Zonolite Rd., Atlanta, GA 30306 This is a unique and eclectic space for creatives, located in the Floataway Community near Virginia-Highland / Morningside and minutes away from Emory University, Buckhead, Decatur and I-85.  Enter Zonolite off the triangular intersection at Briarcliff, Johnson Rd. and Zonolite Rd. MAGG will be using the Zone of Light Studio for other Sip and Shop events, and for other social and fundraising events throughout the year.  The year 2020 is already on the Committee agenda! Questions should be directed to Diane Treuman, 678-525-5439.

  
  

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