Local and regional metal clay guilds provide the opportunity for artists to connect, share ideas and build community. To get your guild listed in this directory, please complete this form.
The mission of the Arizona Metal Clay Artists (AZMCA) is to serve the membership through member support, sharing of ideas, information, tips and education.
AZMCA has many members who actively teach, participate in community shows, and work with a variety of metal clay brands and types. Membership includes those just starting on their metal clay journey to those that are published artists, recipients of various awards, Saul Bell finalists and several who have been creating with metal clay since its inception in the 1990s. There is something for everyone in our welcoming group.
Meetings are the first Sunday of each month. Please contact us for the exact time and location.
Contact us at AZmetalclayartists@aol.com or through our Facebook page
Tanya Lown
We have a physical location in Jacksonville Florida, where we hold our monthly meetings and all our classes. Because we are an all-volunteer organization, classes are very inexpensive. Students must be a member of JGMS, but membership is only $25 a year.
Contact Anne Acker at aacker_us@yahoo.com
Anne Acker
Based in Atlanta, GA, the GMCG serves the state of Georgia. Our focus is on providing educational programs and social interaction for our local metal clay community. Because our mission is to create a community and bring people together, we do not record or broadcast our meetings.
For more information visit the website
We meet 8 times a year at Spruill Center for the Arts in Dunwoody, GA. Our meetings are the second wednesday of the month at 7pm with the exception of June, July, August and January. We do not meet those four months.
To join the group visit http://www.gamcg.org/and use the sign up link. Membership is free.
Pam East
We are a free and informal group of Metal Clay artists interested in meeting others with an interest in Metal Clay and Jewelry Making. We service Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Berks, Lancaster, and surrounding areas. We welcome new and experienced artisans welcome.
• Free and educational meetings.
• Guest master instructors.
• Field trips.
• Play sessions and more.
Find our events and activities on Facebook
Meetings are held monthly in different members homes, see our list of activities on our Facebook page.
Sign up for an event and come and attend, it’s free. Guest instructors and classes usually have a fee associated.
The primary mission of the Louisiana Chapter of the PMC Guild is to celebrate “L’esprit du Métal”, the spirit of metal. We are a group of dedicated metal clay enthusiasts who wish to gather together to:
• Promote education and understanding of metal clay among its members and the community
• Share knowledge of metal clay techniques
• Encourage and inspire each other
• Advance our artistic development in metal clay of all forms
At this time, there are no regularly scheduled meetings.
Check the website, and our Facebook page for upcoming meetings and events.
Or, contact Paula McDowell
The Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization composed of metal artists and craft workers, founded in March 1951. The Guild’s purpose is to stimulate and develop an interest in both traditional and innovative metal crafts and art. This includes jewelry, silversmithing and goldsmithing, sculpture, enameling,metal clay, blade making. It involves the use of non-precious and precious metals, alone or in combination with alternative materials.
The Guild aims to encourage and assist members in developing their skills and by providing learning and development opportunities primarily for the members. It also aims to provide as many opportunities as possible for members to participate in craft display, promotion or markets.
We are located in Nova Scotia, Canada and have members throughout the entire province.
For more information see our website.
To learn more about us please see or website or email the guild at metalartsns@gmail.com
We meet once a month and all are welcome to visit. Check the MEETINGS tab on our website for the next meeting.
Membership is open to those interested in developing their skills in the Metal Arts.
For full membership, the applicant will submit to the Standards Committee an application form together with three (3) representative pieces of their work using metal and any alternative materials, recently made by the applicant. The pieces should show evidence of some capability in working metal, but an expert level of practice is not required. The Guild is a teaching organization and will assist members to advance their skills and standards of work.
Associate Members will be persons interested in the metal arts, or intending to become full members. They are welcome to attend meetings and workshops to advance their skills.
To become a member of the Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia please contact:
Ben Sickles (President) bensickles65@gmail.com
(902) 890-9810
Ben Sickles (President)
bensickles65@gmail.com
(902) 890-9810
Metal Arts Guild of Utah (MGAU) was created to gather and represent the artists in Utah working with metal in any and all forms. Scheduled speakers and events occur monthly.
The long-term goals are to make this organization an asset to artists in this area, such as sponsoring visiting instructors, sponsoring shows, creating a directory of artists and resources in the area.
Come to a meeting, the first is meeting is free. A nominal yearly fee is requested to cover refreshments, and operating expenses.
We are an all encompassing jewelry guild with members ranging from beginner to advanced. Our main concentration is metal clay, but we dabble in metal smithing, bead making, enameling, polymer clay and much more.
Contact Terri Hickey. Dues is $30.00 per year
Terri Hickey
Welcome! This group is open to all people who want to learn about metal clay and jewelry making. While this group’s focus is on metal clay we also discuss traditional jewelry fabrication, polymer clay and other non traditional jewelry materials. This group serves the Greater Bay Area of Northern California. Visitors welcome.
To join the guild please go to the Facebook group and join.
Patrik Kusek
The PNW Metal Clay Artists serves Washington, Oregon and southern BC. Our mission is to encourage and facilitate in-person meetups and activities. Come play with your metal clay friends!
Our official meetings are quarterly. Since we serve a broad area, each meeting is in a different location to keep thetravel demands fair for everyone. Meeting details announced in our FB group and in our email newsletter. Unofficial playdates with more local members strongly encouraged.
AND sign up for our directory at PNW Directory
There are no dues or membership fees. The only requirement is living in the PNW.
Pam East
Our Metal Clay department is run by Barbara Rivolta who keeps us challenged and always having fun with Metal Clay.
Barbara also teaches our Fused Glass and Enameling classes.
Our club also offers a Full Lapidary Shop, Metal Shop, Faceting, Wire Wrapping, Beading plus puts on 2 large Gem & Minerals shows a year.
Visit our website
Contact Barbara Rivolta barbara.rivolta@gmail.com for current class schedule or check our Facebook page under events
