[Jewelry making - Article 00331] - Re: [Orchid] Article: Minimal Metalsmithing

[Elaine Luther]

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>     I also find the pyramid scheme of teaching people to be instructors
>     of the material somewhat suspect. How can one become proficient in
>     instructing in one workshop? 

    The certification classes are not intended to make you an excellent
    instructor, they are to make sure you have certain skills in
    creating. Everyone must make the same projects to the same
    specifications. Not everyone passes the classes. 

    Some system had to be created to create some standards of
    instruction and required skills. Since this is a new material, only
    in the US since 1996, it's not taught in colleges. Some system had to
    be created, and this is what we have for now. 

Elaine
Metalsmith since 1990
and certified PMC Instructor
http://www.CreativeTextureTools.com (TM)
Hard to Find Tools for Metal Clay
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