Casting
Fabrication 1: Beginning
Fab 2: Carving & Chains
Fab 3: Construction
Fab 4: Hinges & Forging
Fab 5: Cylinder & Basket
Fab 6: Individual Projects
Gemology 1: Diamonds
Gemology 2: Gem ID
Jewelry Design
Metalsmithing
Mold Making
Polishing & Finishing
Rendering
Repair 1: Basic
Repair 2: Intermediate
Setting 1: Basic
Setting 2: Prongs
Setting 3: Beads & Pave
Setting 5: Channel
Trade Practices
Wax Modeling
Required for the Jewelry Technician and Graduate Jeweler Diplomas
| 9 am - 6 pm | $499 + $110 kit |
Register Now - Aug 27-29, 2010 class
Register Now - Oct 8-10, 2010 class
Instructor: Karen Sprague or Christine Dhein
This foundation class introduces hand tools, torches, flex shafts, polishers, rolling mills and more. Through expert instruction and close-up demonstrations you will learn how to layout, drill, pierce, file, form, solder, and polish metal. Participants work in sterling silver, nickel silver, and 14k gold. You will make wedding bands, a pair of pierced earrings, and a bezel pendant.
(This requirement may be waived by students with previous experience.) 24 hours
