[Jewelry making - Article 01101] - Re: [Orchid] How Others Got Started in Jewelry Making

[rene howard]

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Hi Altana,

    I had decided at 15 that I wanted to be a bench jeweler (this was 10
    years ago) and the only school that my mother recommended was Paris
    Junior College. The actual department is known as Texas Institute of
    Jewelry Technology and that point in time it was the only school we
    found information online. A lot has changed since then though. 

    TIJT has Master Bench Jewelers that can give hands on training and
    encouragement. I went there from 2000 to 2002 and even though I
    didn't take all of the courses offered, I haven't had many complaints
    about my work. I don't know the price range of other great programs
    out there but since TIJT is part of an accredited college system, you
    can apply for financial aid and the Pell grant generally covers about
    80% of the tuition, tools, etc. PJC doesn't allow student loans
    though. 

Good Luck on Your Endeavors,
Rene Howard


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