Anticlastic Raising
Argentium®
CAD/CAM
Casting
Chasing & Repoussé
Classic Wire Rings
Decorative Settings
Engraving
Fabrication 1: Beginning
Fab 2: Carving & Chains
Fab 3: Construction
Fab 4: Hinges & Forging
Fab 5: Cylinder & Basket
Fab 6: Individual Projects
Forged Bracelets
Forged Rings
Gemology 1: Diamonds
Gemology 2: Gem ID
Gemology 3: Pearls
Granulation 1: Fine Silver
Gran 3: 22k/Argentium®
Green Jewelry
Hand Crochet Chain
Heavy Bezels
Jewelry Design
Keum-Boo
Marketing
Metalsmithing 1: Basic
Mold Making
Platinum Intro
Polishing & Finishing
Quick Clasps & Findings
Rivets & Screws
Rendering
Repair 1: Basic
Repair 2: Intermediate
Sawing & Piercing 1
Sawing & Piercing 2
Setting 1: Basic
Setting 2: Prongs
Setting 3: Bead & Pavé
Setting 4: Comprehensive
Setting 5: Channel
Soldering Basics
Surface Embellishment
Trade Practices
Wax Modeling 1: Beginning
Wire Wrapping & Forming
Required for the Jewelry Technician and Graduate Jeweler Diplomas
| 9 am - 4 pm | $259 + $15 kit |
Instructor: Alan Revere or Nancy Wintrup
Like many fields, the jewelry industry has its own culture and customs that can be difficult and costly to learn by trial and error. If you are entering the field, there are certain practices you must know in order to succeed. Discussion includes recycling scrap gold, testing gold, taking in jobs, plus tool maintenance, health precautions, trade magazines, industry events, insurance, resources, laws, copyrights, trademarks, and much more. 12 hours
