NJS Events

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...

Both Days- Hours - 10-5 PM At the Trickster Gallery. 190 South Roselle Rd Schaumburg IL 60193 847-301-2090

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

Come shop for the holidays at this exquisite show of high-end, unique handmade Native American Jewelry designed by award-winning jewelers from the southwest! These talented artists continue Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo techniques in both tradition and contemporary styles. Join us for some fun! We look forward to seeing you and sharing the beauty of native jewelry traditions that are still strong today!

Artists include: June Rafael, Philbert Begay, Roy Tenorio, Ric Charlie, Darryl Dean Begay, Jeff DeMent, Gene Billie, Ray Scott and Jonah Hill.

November 20, 21 and 22nd, 2015- NJS Jewelry Showcase and Workshops at the Trickster Gallery -

190 South Roselle Rd
Schaumburg IL 60193
847-301-2090

Free admission to show, but NJS Workshops require ticket purchase

Native Jewelers Society will be coming to Chicago! Come to Trickster Gallery to kick off your holiday season!   Friday night Artist Reception andNJS Jewelry Fashion Show featuring clothing designer Leanne Hascon with Mark Cleveland Performance- 7-9PM Saturday Show 11AM-8PM Sunday Show 10-3P

Exhibit Features: Bunky Echo-Hawks "Modern Warrior" exhibit based on Field Museum collections

Also Featuring NJS artists: Darryl Dean Begay, Philbert Begay, Gene Billie, Jeff DeMent, Raynard Scott & Roy Tenorio

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:
Darryl Dean Begay, Philbert Begay, Gene Billie, Jeff DeMent, Raynard Scott & Roy Tenorio

Saturday Workshop 1 at 2-3:15pm Gene Billie- Understanding the Misrepresentation of Native American Jewelry. Fakes and Frauds Darryl Dean Begay- For the Love of Turquoise (Also Bring Your Turquoise To Be Identitfied) Saturday Workshop 2 at 5-6:15pm Jeff DeMent- History of and Modern adaptations of Tufa Casting Philbert Begay- Traditional Navajo Stampwork Sunday Workshop 3 at 12-1:15pm Roy Tenorio - Working with Stones and Chain Making Raynard Scott- Overlay & Appliqué

View Event Flyer >

Past Events:

August 21, 2015- NJS Jewelry Fashion Showcase- Santa Fe, NM

Native Jewelers Society enjoyed it's first Jewelry Fashion show that took place Friday, August 21, 2015! This event was In collaboration with Beyond Buckskn's PRESENCE fashion show and was hosted by (IFAM) Indigenous Fine Art Market in Santa Fe, NM. Thank you so much for this opportunity to share the talents and inspirations of so many native jewelers from all over the country.

April 4, 2015- Metalsmith Workshop
Native Jewelers Society artists Arland Ben, Darryl Dean Begay, Ray Scott and Ray Tracey presented some very unique information about their experience as Navajo silversmiths. This workshop was held on Saturday, April 4th, 2015 at the Navajo Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, AZ. This FREE event was from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM or closing, with a lunch break. This workshop included LIVE demonstrations! Ray Tracey taught about Diamond Setting. Darryl Dean Begay taught about his knowledge of Tufa Casting, and Arland Ben shared Design and Cutting Overlay Techniques. Come join us at our next workshop! Workshop Page >

October 4, 2014-- Metalsmith Workshop

Native Jewelers Society artists Arland Ben, Aaron Anderson, Darryl Dean Begay, and Earl Plummer presented some very unique information about their experience as Navajo silversmiths. This workshop was held Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at the Navajo Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, AZ. This FREE event from 10:00 AM until closing. This workshop included LIVE demonstrationst! Workshop Page >

August 2014

Several NJS members are looking forward to participating this August in the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market on the plaza, while others will participate in the new IFAM- Indigenous Fine Arts Market at the Santa Fe Railyard. We look forwa

March 1-2, 2014 

2014 Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market 

Show Information

Visit and buy directly from Native Jewelers Society artists attending.

January 31, 2014

Native Jewelers Society artists meet to take a first look at the collaborative artist project for 2014

June 2013

June 29, 2012- Tufa Casting Workshop - Navajo Nation Museum