Amalgam Arts Atlanta

I took a 5-​week class here, and at first was overall fairly happy with it despite a few misgivings. Her teaching style is very hands on, which is great. But she’s anti-​note taking, which didn’t work well for me. Basically she explains the next 8 or so steps (which include using a torch and a saw) and then whenever you forget what’s next, you’re supposed to ask her for the next step. I (and the other students) spent half the time waiting in line to ask what’s next. If I just guessed and moved on because it was taking too long, she inevitably let me know I had messed up. She saw I was being really careful with the torch and started getting impatient, just doing the torch work for me when I had asked for help doing it. Wendy has a very strong personality which you will might love, but I found a little grating after a while. I ran out of time to finish my project and asked if I could pay to come finish it at open shop hours (which she had previously said we were welcome to) but then she told me that was only for more advanced students and I should really just sign up for the next 8 week class (I really just needed an hour or two to finish a couple things). I really wish I had just take notes anyway, and had chosen a different instructor whose style and personality matched mine better. But for a groupon, it was a good deal and I did get one of my three projects finished.

I took a class here and couldn’t be more excited with how the experience turned out. Wendy was patient and very helpful. I brought my own stone and she was happy to help me. I wear the ring all the time and look forward to taking another class with her!

I bought the most gorgeous ring. It was made by Wendy Tonsits at Amalgam Arts, Atlanta. The ring is sterling silver with yellow toned stones in it. It is light and airy. I knew I wanted it the minute I saw it! Thanks, Wendy!

I stepped it up to the five class pass and then did another five after that! It is labor intensive and forces streamlined focus, which is good for my ping pong brain.
I may have a metal addiction…
Cheers–