[Jewelry making - Article 00252] - Re: [Orchid] Classes or Apprenticeships in NYC?

[Joel Elfman]

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    Janet, I don't know about apprenticeships.  I have taken a number of
    classes over the years.  One of the important considerations is to
    find out about whomever is teaching the class and find out as much
    as you can about their teaching style.  Get a glimpse of their work
    also if you can, it might tell you some additional information.  Get
    a couple of opinions on the class and the teachers don't rely on
    just one. Here is a link for some schools: 
    http://www.geocities.com/~jdpn/jewelry_info_schools.htm I have taken
    enameling classes at both the 92nd St. Y and the Craft Student
    League in the evening.  I liked them both.  Kathy Woods is an
    enameling instructor who teaches at both school and teaches at the
    Newark Museum.  I have also taken classes w/ Honey Jean Larber at
    92nd St Y.  I like both instructors, and once you know the basics
    you have a fair latitude about what you can work on.  Both schools
    have a decent selection of classes including some of the areas you
    are interested in. Many years ago I took evening classes at F.I.T. 
    Mostly in sawing and soldering.  I took other various courses
    including silversmithing, moldmaking, stone setting, and gemology. 
    I have not taken classes at FIT for quite some time. I believe the
    Jewelry Arts Institute classes are very structured about what they
    teach.  I have never taken classes there. The other schools I am not
    familiar w/, hopefully some others on the list can provide
    additional information. Joel


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