[Jewelry making - Article 01577] - Re: [Orchid] Classes in Ventura or Camarillo California area

[jake]

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phung,

    I believe the following is what they are looking for, this wasn't
    easy to find. There are only five in California; the first two are
    worth looking into. 

    http://www.evc.edu/sshape/jewelry.htm (Private school.)
    http://www.cca.edu/academics/metals 

    Here are the others. 

    http://www.palomar.edu (art 150, 151, 270)
    http://www.mpc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=672&T=Pubs
    http://online.santarosa.edu/presentation/page/?28133 

    As you mentioned Ventura or Camarillo, I would suggest to most if in
    that area,something like this, instead. To Wit: "The fully functional
    shop allows members of various skill to cut and polish their rock
    finds under the guided supervision of an experienced CGMC Club
    member. A reservation with any Shop Foreman is required for shop
    access (their numbers are listed on the front inside cover of our
    monthly bulletin The Rocky Review). For those too new to have their
    own rock materials, there are some nice pieces available in the shop
    from member donations that may be worked." http://www.cgamc.org 

    Or even, this http://www.ogms.net/Classes.html 

    I do not have a clue why this kind of resource is so often ignored,
    as if it is of no worth. The topic of how to get started is always
    coming up. After all the same basic skills can be learned, often well
    above the basic. In any event should one decide to lean more, they
    are a light year ahead. You may be surprised at some of what is
    availabe out there, to wit. Live in the area, want a piece of opal to
    cut that above class, nice enough without bankruptcy, not sure whom
    to trust for the money? After all how would you know? See the first
    below. Also see their instructions and class (all) links.

    http://www.opalsociety.org
    http://www.facetersguild.com/Site/Welcome.html
    http://www.cincilapidary.org To find a club near you
    http://www.amfed.org/club.htm 

    I will also mention that there are often other resources, a class in
    Ogden is affiliated with the Golden Spike Club. The following
    classes are not (they are all reasonably close), North Ogden, Roy
    (they have a centrifugal caster), Clearfield, Kaysvile, and a new one
    in Riverdale. I think these are to be found under parks and
    recreation. In any event your fellow gem and jewelry junkies will be
    aware of them. You could learn a thing or two, clubs also put on
    shows, as in have stone, turquoise, lapis, opal, and some faceting
    grades, as well as (in Ogden) Diamond Pacific selling tools. And etc.
    Never think you will learn it all, take advantage of a gift horse.
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