• Natalie Barat

The Washington Guild of Goldsmiths

is a non-profit organization whose members share an interest in metalsmithing, jewelry design and related arts. Started in 1978, its purpose is to provide a means for the exchange of information and ideas as well as educational opportunities for its members and the public.

Metalwork 2024 postcard

Front and back

The showcase piece “Carbon Pod 2” designer/maker is: Wayne Werner
Photographed by: EpicLife images

WGG Monthly Convenings

Mark your calendar for the third Tuesday of (almost) every month at 7:00 PM for the
WGG Third Tuesday Event and Annual Meetings.

  • Tuesday, September 17 @ 7:00 PM – Zoom conversation with Beadsmith &
    Metalsmith Valerie Hector
  • Tuesday, October 15 @ 7:00 PM – WGG Annual Members Meeting on Zoom

Click here to Join the Zoom Meeting.

Have ideas for a future Third Tuesday event? Contact the coordinator to help keep things
going!

3rdtuesday@washingtonguildofgoldsmiths.com

Links

Workshop Schedule

Periodic workshops and lectures in technical and aesthetic aspects of metalwork and design, as well as in other areas of concern such as marketing. Offered throughout the year and conducted by outstanding teachers, artists and craft professionals from all over the country.

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Membership Information

The Guild is a cooperative association whose members’ skills, energy and enthusiasm promote its successful programs. We welcome new members who share our goals.
Membership, open to all, is accepted throughout the year. Annual dues, payable each January for the calendar year, are:

  • $50 individual
  • $25 full time student
application forms

Recent Newsletters

Publication of a Newsletter with information and articles of interest to Guild Members.
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Metalwork Exhibitions

METALWORK Exhibition is back for 2022,
METALWORK 2018 was the 18th biennial juried exhibition and sale of WGG Members’ work and was held at Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda, MD From November 7th to November 30th, 2018.

Catalog of previous shows

Member Pages on Line

See Samples of Member work with Contact Information

Membership

The Guild is a cooperative association whose members’ skills, energy and enthusiasm promote its successful programs. We welcome new members who share our goals.
application forms

Exhibitions

Contact Us

wgg@washingtonguildofgoldsmiths.com

Related Links

These links are supplied as reference points for those interested in exploring metalsmithing and jewelry-making related sites
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