Books owned by our members that they are willing to loan to other members And books in our GMJA library available to borrow
The following books are owned by our various members. Click on any book to see who the owner is. Then, check your member roster for their email address and communicate with them directly for a book loan. And thanks so much to our members who are willing to loan their wonderful books.
Supplies
Monsterslayer- One-stop shop for jewelry, metal, findings, semi-precious gems, beads, tools and supplies. Best prices on metal anywhere!
Halstead Beads- Best kept secret in Prescott! Metals, tools, enamel and an extensive selection of findings and charms
Arizona Gems & Minerals - great local source for metal, beads, tools, they have just about everything you need!
Rio Grande - jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, jewelry supplies and equipment, and the packaging and display items
Metalliferous- A full-service supplier of metal, tools, and supplies to jewelers. Wide selection of metal blanks. Cool Stuff!
Otto Frei- Since 1930 Otto Frei has been the go to source for high quality metal smithing supplies.
Cool Tools -Polymer and metal clay and jewelry supplies. Our selections include metal clay, textured metal, enamel, gemstones, molds, kilns and kits.
Art Clay World USA - Full selection of high quality metal clay form Japan and all the tools and supplies you'll ever need
Thompson Enamel-Thompson Enamel has been a manufacturer of vitreous enamel for metal for over 119 years.
Schlaifer's Enameling Supplies - full line of Thompson Unleaded Enamel and Soyer Leaded Enamels as well as a wide range of copper shapes and supplies.
Fire Mountain Gems-America's favorite beads and beading supplies since 1973. Largest selection of beads and jewelry making supplies at wholesale prices.
Primative Earth Beads and Chains-Your direct source for fashion chain, leather cord, fimo beads, ceramic beads, miracle beads, pewter beads, pewter charms, glass beads, metal findings.
Joopy Gems USA - Absolute best gemstone cabochons to be found online. Specializes in hard to find rose cut gemstone cabs in every stone your can imagine.
Thunderbird Supply - Everything for Silversmiths..stones..silver..display..boxes..metal stamps with a Southwestern flavor.
Volcanic Arts - Everything for etching metals including tanks and chemicals.
Stamping Out Loud -Home of the original deburred stamping blanks & wholesale jewelry supplies!
Zapplication- apply online to multiple art shows through one central website.
Art Show Reviews- helps art fair artists find the best art shows to exhibit their art. Our free reviews are for artists by fellow artists
Crafthaus - Professional craft artists display their work and connect internationally across all fields of interest.
Ganoksin -The world’s largest online collection of educational materials for jewelry makers
Klimt02 - A website that offers an environment of knowledge, information, debate and exchange within the context of contemporary jewellery.
Nile Corp - A well-established name in the jewelry displays and supplies business since 1995. Extensive product line.
Jewelry Display.com - Display, packaging, beads, metal & wire, finding, DIY jewelry making and tools.
eCanopy - extensive selection of Crafts show tents at great prices!
Metalcyberspace - One stop information site for research about contemporary jewelry designers, art jewelry, statement jewellery, metal artists and the metalsmithing field. Design contests.
Jewelry Artists Network-A network of artists sharing together to learn and grow. The Jewelry Artists Network features jewelry making tutorials, both wire jewelry tutorials and metalsmithing tutorials, articles, tips, a large forum, and more!
Mesa Art Center - Mesa Art Center classes are taught by experienced and professional instructors who encourage the development of creativity. Jewelry classes will typically have additional materials costs. Many instructors will have those materials available for purchase.
The Makery - If you’re looking for the best place to take jewelry classes in San Antonio, you’ve found it! We take pride in being one of the premier metals studios in South Central Texas, but we’re working to be more: The Makery is your place to learn, play, and connect with other people who want to slow down and live intentional, meaningful lives. Take a class, join us for one of our special events, spend some time at one of our Maker’s Days, or enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while you peruse the latest creative books and magazines provided for our guests by the Bulverde Spring Branch Library. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming place where you can throw open the doors to the part of you that wants to leave a mark, work with your hands, and create something Milkweed Arts - Our artist/instructors bring unparalleled education and experience to the classroom, and offer college level arts education workshops without the college fees.
Arizona Designer Craftsman - A partner of Arizona Arts Alliance, Arizona Designer Craftsman is a membership based non profit offering networks and workshop opportunities in Phoenix. Classes are available to non members for an additional fee.
Taos School of Metalsmithing and Lapidary Design - Offering a wide range of classes in the jewelry and lapidary arts taught by jeweler Marilynn Nicholson in a intimate setting of three students per class.
Harold Studio - Offering private instruction and studio rental in the Phoenix area.
KP Studio - We are a jewelry studio committed to enhancing the arts community in Phoenix, Arizona by providing classes, workshops, a place to work and share ideas. Variety of classes by guest instructors.
Phoenix Center for the Arts - Learn the art of metalworking, soldering, stone setting, chain mail, casting, and more in these fun yet challenging classes.
Get Hammered Metalsmith Studio - Tom and Joni Kisro, metalsmiths for over 40 years offer Metalsmithing, silversmithing, etching, torch enameling, delft clay and much more in a fully equipped jewelry studio/classroom. Look for classes offered during the Tucson Gem Show
Vivi Magoo - Come join us in Tucson, Arizona for Art Retreat in the Desert! Held in February during the Tucson Bead and Gem Show, the retreat offers more than 50 classes over a six-day period that range from metalsmithing to art jewelry classes. And in true Vivi Magoo style, we bring in the best artist-instructors that provide excellent teaching in combination with a welcoming, inspirational setting.
JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show - Jewelry Classes - When you visit Winter JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show, make sure to book a jewelry class. Anything you are interested in: beading classes, metal work classes, wire jewelry classes, or soldering jewelry classes, all are offered by amazing jewelry instructors with classic and innovative projects for you to learn from.
ELSEWHERE Gemstone Identification for Kids (and Big Kids, too) - Learn some basics about the rainbow of gems and minerals out there. Page is sponsored by Brite Co, a jewelry insurance company.
New Approach School for Jewelers- The New Approach School for Jewelers approach is to offer both fresh and experienced bench jewelers visually intensive, hands-on jewelry design, fabrication, bench and repair skills and stone setting training to help them increase their productivity and profitability as professional jewelers.
New York Institute of Art and Design - NYIAD’s online Jewelry Design Course will teach you how to create and sell amazing pieces of jewelry. Our combination of online education and personal mentoring will make you a better jewelry designer.
Penland School of Crafts - Penland offers 1-, 2-, and 8-week classes taught by visiting instructors in our well-equipped studios. Class topics include jewelry design and fabrication, metalsmithing, casting, working with pewter, setting stones, enameling, etching, forging, and more. Workshops are open to serious students of all levels unless specified in course description; beginners welcome.
Arrowmont School of Arts and Craft- The School offers weekend, one and two week workshops for the beginner to advanced artist, taught by national and international practicing studio artists and university faculty. Workshops and classes are offered in ceramics, fiber, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, woodturning, woodworking, mixed media, books, paper and more.
The Appalachian Center for Craft - offers workshops throughout the year. Weekend and evening workshops are available during the spring and fall; weekend and week-long workshops are offered throughout the summer. Nationally known artists lead the workshops in our professionally-equipped studios on our campus in Smithville, Tennessee.
Haystack Mountain School of Craft - Haystack is an international, non-profit, studio program in the arts, offering six one- and two-week studio workshop sessions to craft-makers and visual artists of all skill levels, led by prominent faculty artists.
Mendocino Center for the Arts - Offering classes and workshops taught by nationally recognized instructors in beautiful Mendocino, California!
Denver School of Metal Arts- The Denver School of Metal Arts strives to create a complete environment for its metalsmithing students.
Metalwerx - School for Jewelry - Founded in 1998, our innovative school and community studio provides jewelry making instruction on topics ranging from introductory classes to professional level courses, in a well-equipped, supportive, and enthusiastic environment.