[Jewelry making - Article 00139] - Re: [Orchid] Teaching Lost Wax Casting & Silversmithing

[Elaine Luther]

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>     do any of you that teach jewelry have the students signed some kind
>     of a release with them acknowledging that there is the possibility
>     of being hurt. 

    Some of the art centers where I teach have waivers. They say, " you
    are getting these benefits -- use of tools, etc., IN EXCHANGE, you
    are asked to sign this waiver." It also outlines their
    responsibilities for safety. 

    Some lawyer type told me that for a contract to be valid you have to
    get something out of it, so if you're only waiving your rights, it
    will not hold up. 

    Generally waivers are thought to discourage lawsuits, but not
    prevent them.

>     Since I do not want to make this as a full time career move I was
>     thinking of working with someone on an hourly basis instead of a
>     course basis. Do any of you work this way and if so what would be
>     a fair fee per hour to learn basic Silversmithing as well as wax
>     carving and lost wax casting?

    One on one classes will cost more. Group classes, or even two, are
    nice. The students learn from each other's questions. 

    You will need insurance for this activity. 

    Usual disclaimer, I'm not a lawyer. 

Elaine

Elaine Luther
Metalsmith, Certified PMC Instructor
http://www.CreativeTextureTools.com (TM)
Hard to Find Tools for Metal Clay
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