Wisconsin Metalsmiths (WIM) is dedicated to advancing, enriching, and nurturing the creativity and community of metalsmiths in Wisconsin.
WIM is a membership organization for professional and non-professional metalsmiths, jewelry designers, instructors, enthusiasts, suppliers, gallery owners, and all those who support the art of metalsmithing.
Metalsmiths of all skill levels and metal mediums are welcome.
WIM activities include regular meetings, workshops, demonstrations, field trips to museums and studios, design challenges, book discussions, exhibitions, and more.
Community · Education · Growth
Nurturing the Craft · Developing Artistry
What members are saying...
WIM has been a source of inspiration, motivation, development and friendship during the past 2 1/2 years. I believe my metals skills have developed in wildly unexpected ways because of my collaboration with members of the WIM community. They have encouraged me to explore different ways of thinking about the metal arts and to embrace critique as the impetus to grow.
— Martha
I’m a better metalsmith because of the group. Activities, group classes, discussions, show and tell bring new ideas.
— Judi
I was hesitant to join WIM because many of the members are such fantastic metalsmiths and I am a mediocre sometime art jeweler. I quickly discovered how welcoming and helpful the members are to members at all levels. The more I attended WIM events, the more my metal skills improved.
— Theresa
I am a WIM member because it provides me a support system in continuing education, allowing me to expand my metalsmithing techniques, providing me feed back with design ideas and a group of talented artists who are my friends.
— Kerri