[Jewelry making - Article 01196] - Re: [Orchid] Trying to find funding to set up studio

[karen]

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Hi Jen,

    Good for you that you are writing to this forum. You have touched on
    a subject which many BFA graduates are asking. Academic metalsmithing
    programs are just now understanding that not everyone teaches
    professionally after graduation. 

    After graduating from Massachusetts College of Art with a BFA, I had
    the same situation. Here are my suggestions. 

    1)  Teach a class at a local adult ed. This is a good way to show
    your work, stay in touch with metals and earn some money for your
    studio. 

    2)  Strength in numbers! There is no need to purchase everything
    yourself. I am sure there are others who are also in your position.
    Network around, put up flyers, connect with your college, anything
    to find others who will help you share the rent and tools. 

    3)  Make friends with an independent jewelry store. They might have
    some older tools that they could let go of. 

    I know how hard it is to work and make your own work is well. It
    sounds like you have made the first step, by asking the question. 

    Good luck and please feel free to write me. 

    Best,  karen christians, metalwerx 

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