| Native Jewelers Society is thrilled to be sponsored by CIAC, Inc. NJS looks forward to working with CIAC, Inc. for more educational workshops and events. |
Welcome to the NJS Community
Native Jewelers Society is a growing community of metalsmiths and jewelry designers who desire to share experiences and to encourage artistic, innovative creations. We are committed to maintaining high quality work with integrity and honesty while preserving the indigenous cultures from which we come. It is our collaborative effort to improve educational opportunities for fellow metalsmiths. We are dedicated to improve educational opportunities through Workshops and Demonstrations, Presentations, Jewelry Shows, and Jewelry Fashion Shows.
Latest News November 17th 2018- Special Engagement Show Join Wright's Gallery in Albuquerque, for a Special Engagement presented by Wright's Gallery, The Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture (CIAC Inc.), and Native Jewelers Society (NJS). This event featured artists,Wil Paul Arviso, Gene Billie, Jonah Hill., Raynard Scott, and Roy Tenorio. In addition to the artists, learn from CIAC Inc., a non-profit organization, who will present an educational display of fakes vs. authenticity in Native American jewelry. November 17th 2018- Special Engagement Show Join Wright's Gallery in Albuquerque, for a Special Engagement presented by Wright's Gallery, The Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture (CIAC Inc.), and Native Jewelers Society (NJS). This event featured artists, Cheryl Arviso, Wil Paul Arviso, Gene Billie, Jonah Hill, Harold Stevens Jr., Raynard Scott, and Roy Tenorio. In addition to the artists, learn from CIAC Inc., a non-profit organization, who will present an educational display of fakes vs. authenticity in Native American jewelry.
May 6th 2017- Special Guest Workshop Native Jewelers Society artists will hold a variety of workshops at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, AZ. from 9-5PM. This workshop will feature a Photography workshop by artist Arland Ben. Darryl Dean Begay, will present about Tufa Casting, and Raynard Scott will provide Bench Tip. Our special guest invites will include lapidary expert JohnHeusler, and Jimmy C. Williams who will demonstrate diamond setting.
January 7th, 2017 The Heard Museum will host a Native Jewelers Society (NJS) Demonstration Workshop and Emerging Jewelers Market on January 7th, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five NJS artists, including Darryl Dean Begay, Philbert Begay, Gene Billie, Ric Charlie, and Raynard Scott, will demonstrate various techniques and topics such as: overlay technique, stampwork, fakes and frauds, and more. NJS workshops focus on providing a greater appreciation and understanding of all native jeweler's skills, techniques, and the time needed to create high quality, hand-made work.
October 22th, 2016 NJS artists Darryl Dean Begay, Philbert Begay, Gene Billie, Ric Charlie, and Raynard Scott, Tim Herrera and Roy Tenorio conributed to a collaborative purse donation to the Heard Museum Moondance fundraisor. This beautiful one-of-a-kind silver handbag is with Inlaid coral and turquoise with magnetic clasp for closing. The Heard Museum Moondance raises funds to support the Heard Museum's exhibitions and educational programming.
Apil 30-May 1, 2016- NJS Dallas Jewelry Showcase-
December 12-13, 2015- Dallas Holiday Showcase- Hyatt Place Dallas - North by the Galleria
November 20, 21 and 22nd, 2015- NJS Jewelry Showcase and Workshops
Friday night Artist Reception andNJS Jewelry Fashion Show featuring clothing designer Leanne Hascon with Mark Cleveland Performance- 7-9PM Artists to give presentations and workshops on Saturday and Sunday- BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE > Learn traditional techniques of native silversmiths at this unique workshop featuring NJS artists.
October 14, 2014- Metalsmith Workshop-
May 8, 2014 January 31, 2014 Native Jewelers Society artists meet to take a first look at the collaborative artist project for 2014
August, 2013- NJS is excited to announce the launch of their first website and the NJS YouTube video channel! We are also sending out our second eNewsletter to clients. |
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