Through a series of hands-on projects, each requiring new skills and building on previous learning, students develop proficiency in:

• Working with the full range of jeweler’s hand-tools
• Metals and stones
• Metal forming techniques
• Polishing, soldering, and engraving
• Laser welding
• Silver, gold, platinum, and palladium fabrication
• Engraving
• Wax model making
• Jewelry repair
• Advanced jewelry construction
• Stone setting
• Casting

Repair work is an essential aspect of the jewelry trade. Students are strongly encouraged to develop skills in repair techniques and learn to re-size rings and repair their own pieces, as well as jewelry belonging to clients. Having solid experience in repair work increases the artisan’s marketability in the industry and provides a deeper understanding of the industry. After a few months of training, students have the confidence and skills needed to pursue professional part-time repair work in the hours after class.