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 Studio Jewelers jewelry school on East 31st Street, NY, has been teaching people the art and business of jewelry creation with their jewelry classes since 1979. Located in midtown Manhattan, Studio Jewelers is licensed by the New York State Education Department and is one of the most progressive jewelry schools in New York. We offer full & part time courses, day, evening and weekend. We offer courses in Metal Fabrication, Jewelry Repair, Wax Modeling / Casting, Design, Diamond (stone) Setting, & Pearl/Bead Stringing.
Whether you are looking for a career in jewelry making or simply want to learn as a hobby, our continuous jewelry classes and flexible scheduling at our school make it easy to start learning right away. Approved for veterans, financial aid is also available for those who qualify. International students accepted. Our courses are open to the general public, students must be at least 17 years of age. Full-time comprehensive courses have specific starting dates, while part-time and short courses are on a rolling admission basis unless otherwise stated.
Our class sizes are small, and with flexible class hours, you will learn techniques in metal fabrication, wax modeling/casting, stone setting, repair, design and pearl/bead stringing. Our facilities are expertly equipped and students work at individual benches, each with its own flexible shaft. Other equipment includes casting and polishing machines, soldering stations, kilns and cleaning machinery. The space is wheelchair accessible.
Programs
- Comprehensive Jewelry Training (720 hours). For people planning to enter the professional jewelry trade, this course teaches small groups in four major areas of study: fundamental jewelry techniques, stone setting, wax modeling/casting/molds, and decorative processes. Classes meet Monday to Friday for 24 weeks. This course is our longest and most thorough program we offer.
- Comprehensive Jewelry Training-short course (360 hours). Course covers the four areas of study; fundamental jewelry techniques, stone setting, wax modeling/casting/mold making and decorative processes in a condensed curriculum. The course can be taken in 12 weeks full time or part-time in the evening over a 30-week period.
- Basic Jewelry Making (36 hours). Ideal for beginners or intermediate craftsperson, students learn basic metal fabrication, covering techniques such as sawing, soldering, polishing and more, while constructing rings, earrings, pendants, etc. This course meets for 3 hours once a week for 12 weeks.
- Jewelry Repair (72 hours). This course is ideal for those who wish to learn the basics of jewelry repair. The course includes common repairs, i.e. ring sizing, re-tipping, chain repair, etc.
- Diamond Setting I (72 hours). The essentials of diamond settings are taught over 12-weeks. Prong, channel, marquise, pear shape, bezel/gypsy settings are covered.
- Diamond Setting II (72 hours). Advanced diamond setting is taught in this 12-week course. Bead work and pave settings are taught as well as burnish (flush) setting.
- Wax Modeling/Casting/Molds (72 hours). Students will learn to create jewelry objects using wax, which then will be cast and finished. Rubber molds will be made from the completed pieces.
- Pearl and Bead Stringing (8 hours). Learn the art of pearl/bead stringing. Techniques include knotting, multi-strands, endless and more.
- Jewelry Design/Rendering (30 hours). Learn to put your design ideas on paper using color, perspective and shaping while learning design concepts. Projects include the designing of ring's, earrings, bracelets, etc.
- Open Workshop. For advanced students and those who have graduated from Studio Jewelers, Ltd. courses who want to make use of our facilities, yet do not wish for instruction.
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