Native Jewelers Society will attend, or host events and workshops to encourage jewelers to interact with one another and educate and share information. We encourage NJS volunteers to lead events and workshops. Please contact us at info@nativejewelerssociety.com.
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 Ray 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 Ray 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.
Apil 30-May 1, 2016- NJS Dallas Jewelry Showcase–
HILTON DALLAS PARK CITIES 5954
Friday, April 29, – Artist Reception – 7-9 PM
Both Days- Hours – 10-5 PM
June 18th and 19th 2016 – NJS Chicago Jewelry Showcase and Workshops at the Fathers Day Art Expo & Market Days– with Native Art Market, Dancers, Food and More…
December 12-13, 2015- Dallas Holiday Showcase- Hyatt Place Dallas – North by the Galleria
5229 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
10 AM-5 PM – Both days- Free Admission