[Jewelry making - Article 01032] - Re: [Orchid] How others got started in jewelry making?

[Tom Arnold]

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    Hello Altana, While the G.I.A. is an important and wonderful
    organization, every single professional jeweler I've ever known
    (many,many) has apprenticed at the bench in a commercially oriented
    shop. Sometimes a manufacturing facility or, even better, a trade
    shop. I have apprenticed, worked and owned both and the trade shop
    is the best but you will learn quickly in either. It is, I think,
    better to get paid than it is to pay. If you are determined to go to
    school, go to San Francisco to Alan Revere's Academy. I'm in no way
    associated with them, just a healthy respect.Please e-mail me if
    there is any way I can help. God luck to you. 

Tom Arnold

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