Jewelry Design School in California

Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts:
The Revere Academy in San Francisco is a professional jewelry school where master craftsmen pass on their skills and knowledge to students of all levels. Beginners and hobbyists as well as experienced working bench jewelers come for dozens of short intensive classes (1-5 days) and diploma programs (2-4 months). The Revere Academy occupies a suite with an incredible view on the 9th floor of the Phelan Building, San Francisco's historic jewelry building. Within walking distance there is an abundance of hotels, restaurants, museums, shops and transportation, in what many call "America's favorite city."

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The Revere Academy is authorized by the State of California to award diplomas to students who complete either of three prescribed programs. The diploma programs are preparation for the JA® Level One: Certified Bench Jeweler Technician or the JA® Level Two: Certified Bench Jeweler.

- Jewelry Technician - a condensed program of 11 classes totaling 235 hours of instruction focused on the essential bench skills needed to enter the field.
- Jewelry Technician Intensive - offers the same diploma as the Jewelry Technician. However, it is 85 hours longer.
- Graduate Jeweler - a well-rounded program of 22 classes. The program covers a range of professional skills as a foundation for a career in jewelry.

Short Classes include: Romantic Ring Shanks, Soldering Basics, Wire Wrapping & Forming, Forged Rings, Heavy Bezels, Keum-boo, Marketing and Introduction to Platinum.

Revere Academy instructors are working professionals who use the skills they teach everyday. Classes are limited to 15 students to give instructors plenty of time to answer all of your questions. Our state-of-the-art classrooms feature a live video blow up of the instructors' hands during demonstrations, so that students can see every detail. Learn fabrication, casting, design, metalsmithing, repair, stone setting, polishing, wax carving, mold making, marketing, gem identification, keum boo, and much, much more!

Ever since the school began 29 years ago, Alan Revere has been highly aware of the environmental impact of jewelry work. From the start he has encouraged students to be mindful of safety, health and the environment, beginning with little things like using cloth rags instead of paper towels, marking paper cups for re-use and providing recycling bins in the lobby. Over the years we have become greener and greener. We now use 100% recycled paper, for copies and paper towels. We purchase 100% recycled precious metal sheet and wire from Hoover and Strong. Our brochure is printed on 50% recycled paper with 25% post-consumer content using soy-based inks in a Certified Green Business printing facility. We also ask our students to do their part, and when they are finished with their brochure, to pass it on to a friend.

We have also added recycling bins in each classroom, and are also making the switch to energy saving light bulbs and rechargeable batteries. Being green is an evolving process. It means we constantly have to analyze our business practices and look for ways we can improve. The Revere staff now meets monthly to monitor our progress and to brainstorm for continued improvement. From now on, you will see a “Green Tip of the Month” included in our monthly eNews. This new column is designed to help every member of the Revere community do their part. We hope you will join forces with us and continue to improve your own business and studio practices. Together we can make a difference.