• 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.

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.

Upcoming events: please watch your email for details.

  • Tuesday, November 19 at 7PM – November Third Tuesday at The Avenue – 5540 Connecticut Ave. NW
  • Sunday, December 15: 3:00 to 6:00 PM Save the Date for the Potluck Holiday Gathering – at a WGG member’s home

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

Joining after July 1st? Please register as a student for the remainder of the year.
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 ended for 2024,
METALWORK 2024 was the 21st biennial juried exhibition and sale of WGG Members’ work and was held at Montgomery College’s Sarah Silverman Art Gallery from August 20–September 20, 2024.
The next METALWORK Exhibition will be held in 2026 at the Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda, MD. Dates will be announced later.

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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