KIM THOMPSON

2026 Map Number: 10

Medium: Jewelry

Hi, I’m Kim — self-taught metalsmith and creator of Wild Heart Wares. I design and handcraft rustic, heirloom-quality jewelry inspired by the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I recently opened a bright, 1200 square foot studio in the heart of Bingen, Washington, where I now teach metalsmithing classes. When I’m not at the bench, I’m out exploring the forests, rivers, and valleys of the Columbia River Gorge.

Contact Kim:
(360) 790-1917
wildheartwares@gmail.com
wildheartwares.com
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Studio open year-round by appointment:
100 N Ash Street
Bingen WA 98605

Directions: Travel east on Hwy 14 from the Hood River/White Salmon bridge, enter Bingen, thenturn left, or north, on Ash Street. The destination will be on your right. Look for the red metal-sided building with a white sign reading Wild Arts Workshops + Retreats. 

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Restroom available: Yes
Kim was awarded our inaugural Emerging Artist Scholarship (2026)!