Organizations

The Knitting Guild Association The Knitting Guild Association- Hosts chat rooms, knitting conferences, and publishes Cast-On magazine. Crochet Guild Of America Crochet Guild Of America- CGOA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art of crochet. Includes membership information, message board, exhibits, patterns,… CGOA: New York City, New York Chapter CGOA: New York City, New York Chapter- Local Chapter for NYC and nearby areas, providing classes and monthly meetings. CGOA: Toronto, Canada Chapter CGOA: Toronto, Canada Chapter- Provides promotional, charitable, and educational activities. Also offers an online mailing list. Stained Glass Guild of Kansas Stained Glass Guild of Kansas- A nonprofit organization of Kansas individuals interested in the understanding and appreciation of stained glass art. Stained Glass Association of America Stained Glass Association of America- Provides information on Stained Glass Magazine and the Stained Glass School. British Society of Master Glass Painters British Society of Master Glass Painters- Promoting the conservation, restoration and history of stained glass. Includes portfolios of members, events, listings of courses and boo… Association of Stained Glass Lamp Artists Association of Stained Glass Lamp Artists- A non-profit association for the perpetuation, improvement, and promotion of stained glass lamp making. Features an online gallery. Artists in Stained Glass Artists in Stained Glass- An online association promoting stained glass art, with photos, news, articles, events, a message board, and links. National Heritage Ironwork Group National Heritage Ironwork Group- Worldwide organization focused solely on historic ironwork. National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association- Trade association. Members fabricate everything from railings and driveway gates to structural and industrial products. North Carolina Society of Goldsmiths North Carolina Society of Goldsmiths- Non-profit organization supporting North Carolina area metalsmiths. Florida Society of Goldsmiths Florida Society of Goldsmiths- An organization for active metalsmiths, with five chapters within the state of Florida and many at-large members, created to aid and support other m… Creative Metal Arts Guild Creative Metal Arts Guild- The official metal arts guild of Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. A non-profit offering education, networking, and exhibition opportunities. Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild- Nonprofit that provides information, education, and support for Monterey Bay area metal artists. Metal Arts Guild of Canada Metal Arts Guild of Canada- Nonprofit that provides information, education and support for Canadian metal artists. SNAG The Society of North American Goldsmiths SNAG The Society of North American Goldsmiths- An organization for jewelers, designers and metalsmiths. International association that advances contemporary metalwork and jewelry. Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths- Non-profit organization, support group for Pennsylvania area metalsmiths. Seattle Metals Guild Seattle Metals Guild- Organization of local area metalsmiths. Includes a list of events, member gallery, and newsletter. Houston Metal Arts Guild Houston Metal Arts Guild- Organization that promotes and supports metal workers in the greater Houston area. Metal Arts Guild San Francisco Metal Arts Guild San Francisco- Non-profit organization that promotes and supports metal workers and Bay Area jewelers. Baulines Craft Guild Baulines Craft Guild- Nonprofit guild based in California, provides support and services to area metalsmiths. MSG - Michigan Silversmiths Guild MSG - Michigan Silversmiths Guild- Nonprofit guild, a professional support organization for Michigan metal artists. Maille Artisans International League Maille Artisans International League- Dedicated to the art and industry of chainmail. Offers instructions, weaves, patterns, a gallery, rated links and chat groups. Society for Midwest Metalsmiths Society for Midwest Metalsmiths- A non-profit organization formed to promote, develop, educate, and encourage individuals who are interested in metalsmithing. Meetings, workshops,… The Knitting and Crochet Guild The Knitting and Crochet Guild- Formed to preserve, promote and encourage the crafts of crochet, hand-knitting and machine-knitting. Includes events, news, and classified ads. Craft Yarn Council of America Craft Yarn Council of America- The industry trade association. Offers instruction, patterns, and links to consumer knitting and crocheting guilds. British Florist Association British Florist Association- National non-profit association offering training, ongoing seminars and certification for novice and professional florists in the United Kingdom. Feat… National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies - North Midlands Area National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies - North Midlands Area- Group of eighty local clubs focused on the study and promotion of flower arranging as an art form. Incl… Association of Irish Floral Artists (AOIFA) Association of Irish Floral Artists (AOIFA)- Promotes the art of floral design through local clubs, demonstrations, workshops and competitions. Features news, events calendar and …