[Jewelry making - Article 00557] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry courses in England?

[Harriet Kelsall]

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Hi there

    It is difficult to find really good courses in the UK because many of
    the courses don't really prepare you for how it is 'in the trade'.
    However there are quite a few in London. Guildhall have been running
    a lot of courses for a very long time and apparently do teach the
    craft fairly well even though they aren't always reported to teach
    you that you have to not just do it well, but also do it fast! Holts
    on Hatton Garden offer shorter courses but I have no idea what these
    are like - I have heard mixed reports. So I am afraid I can't vouch
    for either of these personally as I have not employed anybody from
    either of these. 

    The gem-a courses in gemology are very good (http://www.gem-a.info)
    and I think good value - their gem club is good too. 

    It would be a good idea to ask the British Jewellers' Association
    www.bja.org.uk who are bound to have a list of courses and opinions
    on whether they are any good I should think. 

    By the way - in England it is spelled 'Jewellery' ;-) 

Good luck!
Harriet Kelsall, UK
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