Professional Organisations for Metal Clay and Jewellery, Metalwork or Silverwork
On this page you'll find links to the professional organisations and associations working in the metal clay field as well as the general jewellery/metalwork fields. All links open in a new window.
Art Clay - Brazil
This site is in Portuguese.
Art Clay Society
Art Clay Society is a community of metal clay artists designed to foster artistic,
business, and personal growth through inspiration, education and communication.
Art Clay World - Japan
Japanese language site.
Art Clay World UK Guild
The Official Website of Art Clay World UK.
Association for Contemporary Jewellery
The Association for Contemporary Jewellery is devoted to the promotion, representation, understanding and development of contemporary jewellery in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Crafts Council
The Crafts Council are the national development agency for contemporary crafts in the UK.
Enamelists Society - USA
Fabulous site for enamel, lots of information, resources and search for classes.
Glass Art Society
The Glass Art Society (GAS) is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1971 whose purpose is to encourage excellence, to advance education, to promote the appreciation and development of the glass arts, and to support the worldwide community of artists who work with glass.
Guild of Enamellers - UK
Information for enamellers, lovely gallery.
Metal Arts Guild - San Francisco, CA
The Guild is made up of metal arts enthusiasts from a wide range of backgrounds, who are creating a community through sharing news and events, ideas, resources, galleries, techniques and questions about the metal arts. Everyone is welcome to join: from the beginner to the master craftsperson, teachers, and students, metal arts collectors and more.
Metallurgia
This French metal clay association is for french-speaking metal clay enthusiasts from all over the world including Canada, Togo, Tunisia, Belgium, Lebanon, UK, Germany, and France. They have information about all brands and are aligned with the Art Clay Society.
National Polymer Clay Guild
A national organisation dedicated to informing the public about polymer clay. US site.
PMC Guild - France
Guild site in French.
Sur ce site officiel du monde francophone de la PMC, vous apprendrez tout sur la pâte de métaux précieux, un matériau d'art unique. Vous pourrez y rencontrer les artistes créateurs, trouver des cours, découvrir les nouveautés et même les revendeurs en Europe. Vous pourrez y voir des exemples du merveilleux travail qui se fait avec la pâte d'argent
PMC Guild - Hong Kong
Affiliated to the PMC Guild International this is the PMC Connection site in Hong Kong.
PMC Guild - International
The PMC Guild is an educational organization founded in 1997 to promote instruction, research, teaching and exhibition of Precious Metal Clay. The Guild maintains this web site, sponsors a conference, publishes a magazine, and fosters a community of sharing and support. Membership is open to all.
PMC Guild - Japan
Japanese language site.
PMC Guild - New Zealand and Australia
The PMC Guild International is a membership-based educational organisation founded in 1997 to promote instruction, research, teaching and exhibition of Precious Metal Clay. The PMC Guild AUS/NZ, an officially recognised affiliate of the The Guild, maintains this web site, publishes a supplement to the Guild magazine, and fosters a community of sharing and support. Membership is open to all.
PMC Guild UK
This is the place to learn about Precious Metal Clay, a unique art material, to connect with PMC artists and suppliers from the UK, and to see examples of the exciting work that is being done.
Self Representing Artists
We are a group of glass artists who are dedicated to the art of lampworking, an ancient art form that flourished in Italy in the 1300s and then spread throughout Europe, the Americas and the rest of the world. We hope that this directory will help you to discover us and learn a little a bit more about our process, our studios, and our personalities; and, of course, our art!
Society of American Silversmiths
Large and comprehensive website devoted to the silversmith's art and craft.
Society of Glass Beadmakers
Lots of resources and information for bead makers.
Society of North American Goldsmiths
The Society of North American Goldsmiths stands for passion, innovation and excellence in jewelry, design and metalsmithing. SNAG creates community, professional connections, and the unfettered exchange of information. Membership is open to anyone passionate about jewelry, design and metalsmithing.
The Goldsmiths Company
Promoting excellence in the design and craftsmanship of silver and precious metal jewellery.
