[Jewelry making - Article 00171] - Re: [Orchid] Informal Survey of Metalsmiths

[Gerald]

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    When I started my teaching at George Brown College here in Toronto
    some 5 years ago the course was so antiquated I resolved to bring it
    into the modern era...the Head-Chair and Fashion Director had the
    knowledge and foresight to let me completely change the whole darn
    (sp) curriculum..so from a measly 4 students in the first-semester
    year, then we had a class of over 22 in three short years..the best
    part is that they now "listen" to me and my jewellery/setting ideas.
    Many of my past students are now full fledged Craftsperson's, Retail
    owners and some are Artistic-Designers..(M&F). 

    >>>>>Deans and Teachers must talk to each other on all aspects of
    their curriculum and lessons.<<<<<< 

    When I have a class I don't just talk words and be gone! I am their
    "mentor" and guide them through almost every aspect of this craft
    from marketing, sales, gemmology, repairs, costing, communication,
    purchasing...My Head Dean leaves everything to my skills....how many
    teachers actually bring gold and diamonds with them to each class? I
    show them setting problems and how to correct them while at the
    bench..Yes, I do "pass" many and also "fail" a few students. Such is school life..Gerry!

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