[Jewelry making - Article 00795] - Re: [Orchid] Education Direct

[geodig70]

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>     Ok what do you all think of this program? worth it or not? I
>     cannot go to classes in my region because there are no classes in
>     my region. So to learn basic soldering and repair on my own or pay
>     893 dollars for this course? 

    Hi Teri and all Orchidians, 

    I completed the jewelry repair technicain program through Education
    Direct in 2003.  (Back then it was called Harcourt Learning Direct.) 
    I was pleased with the course and the materials, which included a
    decent set of basic beginner bench tools.  (No torch, however.  I
    started with a dual gas benzomatic costing roughly $30.00.)  You may
    proceede with the lessons at your own pace and the instuctors were
    not difficult to reach for questions, and were actually helpful. 
    There are eight projects (not including written tests ), four of
    which must be turned in and graded.  This forces one to actually
    practice the skill sets.  Also, the course delves into more than
    just soldering, including starting your own business, marketing,
    casting, lessons on colored stones and diamonds, stone setting, and
    common jewelry store repairs.  As with any learning experience you
    get out what you put in.  This course provided me with the confidence
    to start a small on-line jewelry business and to provide local repair
    services and even some custom work. In my opinion the course was well
    worth the tuition and I do recommend it. 

Scott T. Fischer, CHMM
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