[Jewelry making - Article 00571] - Re: [Orchid] Grad school major in Metalsmithing

[gerald livings]

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Valerie,

    I would suggest the University of Wisconsin,Madison as they have a
    great Jewelry/Metalsmithing program. The instructors are excellent!!!
    Lisa Gralnick is one of the best teachers I have ever had the
    opportunity to study with. 

    The only thing I would warn you to check into as I and others I have
    spoke with have run into is find out what they think of workmanship
    versus 'MESSAGE'. I have found that a lot of so called 'artists'
    really look down their nose at artists/jewelers that feel that
    quality and workmanship is as important as the design. 

    This may not be every-ones experience but I have seen student work
    that makes me go WOW! because it is so beautiful that still received
    low grades for not speaking to some 'cause'. I have also seen a 3D
    montage of trash pulled from dumpsters stapled to a board and then
    smeared with old coffee grounds that received an A. ( it was hard to
    look at, the smell in the room made you want to toss your cookies). 

    Really, this is not a rant but just something to be aware of, Jerry.
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