A busy metalsmiths workbench is filled with tools and requires perfect light.
Our next meeting is on
Saturday, September 13, 10:30am
Craft Alliance - 5080 Delmar Ave.
We will be discussing:
General Business
Midwest Metalsmiths Art Show
Art Show Postcards Distribution
Fundraising with Online Auction Donations
Upcoming Meetings:
Midwest Metalsmiths Art Show
Friday, October 17
Saturday, October 18
First Congregational Church of Webster Groves
10 W Lockwood, Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119
We will also be drawing the name for the Fran Siegel Scholarship at the Art Show.
The scholarship covers tuition for a class of your choice at the
William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Young Harris, Georgia.
Christmas Party Meeting
Saturday, December 6, 10:30am
Craft Alliance - 5080 Delmar Ave.
Midwest Metalsmiths Silent Auction
We are asking Midwest Metalsmith members participating in the Metalsmiths Art Show and other area metalsmiths to donate a piece they have made to the auction to help build funds for scholarships. The Silent Auction will start online Sunday, October 4, 2025 at noon. It will run for 2 weeks, with the last two days of the Silent Auction available to view items in-person and ending the last day of our Midwest Metalsmiths Art Show at Saturday, October 18th at 4pm.
This event is a key fundraiser for the club and helps us continue to offer Merit Scholarships and support important projects in our metalsmithing community, like the purchasing of blacksmithing equipment at Craft Alliance. A third-party auction host will manage the online portion, ensuring a smooth experience for both artists and bidders. To participate, please click the link below and complete the donation form here:
The form allows you to upload images of your piece, provide a short description and suggest an opening bid.
*If your piece does not sell, you can elect in the notes if you prefer Midwest Metalsmiths to send your piece back to you or hang on to it for future events. This form then automatically generates a QR Code for the item. So, when our bidders are there, they just need to bid via their cell phones. This also helps us take care of the "cashing out" part as well. They have to enter their cards beforehand, so when the auction closes, the highest bidder is informed and then charged.
Important: All donated items must be available for display during the in-person Silent Auction at the Midwest Metalsmiths Art Show. You may drop off your piece Thursday evening at the Church, or schedule a drop off with me in advance, or arrange shipping directly with me, Kim Stahl, at kim@kimstahldesigns.com, to ensure it arrives on time. After the Silent Auction ends, I will handle fulfillment of winning bids and schedule in-person pick-ups.
*Please be sure to indicate your preference in the ADDITIONAL NOTES section of the OFFER INFO while submitting your ITEM.
Your generosity directly supports educational opportunities and strengthens our metals community. We’re grateful for any contribution you can make.
AUCTION SITE:
https://midwestmetalsmiths.betterworld.org/auctions/midwest-metalsmiths-scholarship
DONATION link:
https://midwestmetalsmiths.betterworld.org/donate-an-item
Thank you,
Kim Stahl
Vice President, Midwest Metalsmiths
812-345-3773
kim@kimstahldesigns.com
Past meetings...
Meeting at Arch Reactor with demos.
Mostly we spoke about the upcoming MM Art Show and distributed post cards and signs.
It was a good time!
Here is a brief look back.
Midwest Metalsmiths embrace many aspects of metalwork: enameling, jewelry, sculpture, blacksmithing and vessels as well as educators and gallery owners. Visit the individual member's page to acquaint yourself with the depth of talent and the broad use of metalsmithing skills. Meet Our Artists
Pieces of metal just cut for jewelry pieces using a metal shear.
Miles of precious and ferrous metal wire goes into wire work jewelry.
Log with holes drilled in it to organize Metalsmithing tools.