[Jewelry making - Article 01215] - [Orchid] Apprenticeships?

[Jen Macartney]

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    I have looked through the posting on this site for apprenticeships
    before. I even interviewed with an artist I meet through this site
    for an apprenticeship opportunity he had available that would have
    provided a small salary and benefits. To my great regret I was unable
    to take it for financial reason (I had recently graduated with a BFA
    in metalsmithing and have loan to pay back as well as the great cost
    to move myself out to where he was located) 

    I am still looking for an situation that would work for me. My
    problem is that although I graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing, I
    lack the practical experience of being on a bench everyday. I am
    looking for a jewelry shop or independent jeweler who could teach me
    the things I missed in school and allow me to hone the skills I
    already have. I would love to work for a jeweler like the one I
    interviewed with, a place with a nice mix of repairs, custom jobs as
    well as making thing to stock his own shop displays. 

    I currently work at a fine arts gallery that shows art jewelry. I
    have experience selling work (jewelry, craft, sculpture) as well as
    extensive graphic design experience. I would love to work somewhere
    that could benefit from my graphic skills as well as let me work
    toward my dream of being a metalsmith full time. I do need an
    opportunity that would offer a small salary/benefits so I could
    support myself. I know this opportunity is out there but I also know
    it is few and far between. 

    I turn to this forum because I have loved reading it and I know it
    is full of people passionate about this craft. I have been out of
    school for a year and a half and am desperate to get back to work!!
    Can anyone offer opinions, advice or opportunity? 

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