[Jewelry making - Article 00301] - [Orchid] Professional Jeweler's Schools in the Midwest

[Jen Wilczynski]

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    I've decided that I would like some traditional professional jewelry
    education - my schooling was strictly the artistic side of the
    trade, and I am seriously lacking in a lot of the technical skills. I
    live in Indiana, so there aren't a lot of options for me if I don't
    want to go too far. What I really want is to learn stone setting &
    goldsmithing, as well as the basic repair things. I've found two
    places that seem promising: Connor Jeweler's School in New Albany,
    Indiana, and Drouhard National Jeweler's School in Mansfield, Ohio.
    Both seem to have good programs; Drouhard's seems to be cheaper,
    although I'm not sure if the class length is the same in both (I've
    e-mailed Connor's to clarify this). 

    My question for you all is whether you know anything about either of
    these schools, and do you recommend one over the other? Or is there
    another place that you would recommend instead? I want to stay within
    my bordering states, so preferably within Indiana, Michigan, Ohio,
    Kentucky, or Illinois. I might be willing to go further if I become
    convinced that it would be worth it. 

    Thanks to anyone who helps me out with this!!! 

Jen
http://www.jmwjewelry.com
http://jmwjewelry.etsy.com
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