[Jewelry making - Article 00404] - Re: [Orchid] William Holland vs Wildacres

[Jim Small]

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    Noel -	 	

    A friend of mine, the president of our local gem club, teaches at
    both places, so I asked him to answer your questions. Here is what he
    had to say: 

    Jim, I'll try to address the questions raised about Wildacres and
    William Holland.  I will be glad to answer additional questions if
    anyone wants to call me--423 247 6608.  I am teaching a combination
    beginning faceting, beginning intarsia class at Wildacres in April
    and September.  This is a new class. I am teaching beginning
    faceting at William Holland one week and intarsia two weeks.  The
    William Holland classes are non federation weeks. 

    Wildacres is a retreat, William Holland is a Lapidary School. 
    Wildacres has five weeks devoted to lapidary classes each year
    (three Southeastern Federation, two Eastern Federation) plus one or
    two seeks devoted to the Florida Goldsmiths.  From opening in April
    to closing in November, William Holland is a Lapidary School--with
    two weeks devoted to the Southeastern Federation.   I'm not sure
    about any other weeks being devoted to another organization.  I have
    heard some folks describe the difference between the two as
    "Wildacres is a summer camp for adults, William Holland is a
    lapidary school".  Keeping that in mind, and that the quality of
    instruction is about equal, I'll address specific questions. 

    Which is more beautiful?  Wildacres!  The view from the porches and
    terrace at Wildacres are really beautiful!!!!!  Wildacres is at 3300
    feet and on a low peak.  Wildacres is less than a mile from the Blue
    Ridge Parkway. 

    How's the food?   The food is usually better at Wildacres. 
    Breakfast at Wildacres is definitely better. 

    How good are the teachers?   Quality of teachers is about the same. 
    I have a lot more experience at Wildacres and know that some
    teachers are better than others, but a poor teacher is extremely
    rare.  I have less experience with William Holland, but know that
    many of the teachers there also teach at Wildacres.  Some William
    Holland teachers also teach at John C. Campbell. 

    My only comment on the age of the folks who attend is that I think
    the average age of students during non federation weeks at William
    Holland is lower than during the federation weeks at either place. 

    Tom Wilkie 

I hope this helps you!
Jim Small
Small Wonders Lapidary


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