[Jewelry making - Article 01074] - Re: [Orchid] How others got started in jewelry making?

[John Donivan]

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    I don't know all that much specifically about GIA's program, but what
    I do know is that it is more of a sideline to the gemology courses -
    that is, gemology is their forte. I would heartily agree with much of
    what I have read here. As with many things in this life, a top of the
    line diploma from a top of the line jewelry school and a dollar might
    buy you a cup of coffee. I'm not saying that they have no value, by
    any means. Every trade job I've ever applied for, though, was, "Where
    ya from, where ya been? OK, there's a bench here's some tools and a
    project - let's see what you got. There is much to be learned in
    schools - you could call school "Paying to be with old-timers."
    However, most would be better served by starting smaller - my wife
    Jo-Ann teaches an adult education class that costs $40/semester, and
    there are many like it all over. If you quit your banking job and run
    off to Revere, for example, your tuition will be largely wasted,
    because much of it will go right over your head, or be too fast for
    you. Jewelry is largely made by skill and talent, and knowledge, or
    book learning, is far less important. If you do some things, make
    some mistakes, figure out some stuff, and find what aspects of
    jewelry particular attract you, and THEN go to Revere, you'll be much
    better off, IMHO

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