Jewelry school training courses in Atlanta, GA (public, in-house or online)

This course explores advanced computer modeling techniques associated with the design and production of jewelry. Students also gain exposure to the technical aspects of working with plastics on a jewelry scale. Utilizing CAD software, rapid prototyping machines and hand skills, students are exposed to new methodologies for the design and production of jewelry.

This course concentrates on the accurate sketch in different perspectives, design development, and design strategies for the jewelry industry. Through lectures, in-class workshops and coursework, students will be educated in a variety of visual and structural approaches. Jewelry industry standard of stone setting, color stone, alternative materials, different metals and beads finishing, and fashion trends related to both fine and costume jewelry in rendering will be discussed. Pencil and marker...

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This course explores the unique characteristics of gold and platinum. Development of technical skills and appropriate application to design problems are addressed. Students produce professional-quality work.

This course provides a thorough understanding of the technical principles of stone setting as applicable to jewelry. Students produce examples of commercial variations applied in the contemporary jewelry market. After completing intensive exercises, students execute a completed piece with a stone-set detail.

This course introduces lost wax casting and its application to the design and production of jewelry and small art metal forms. Students use a variety of waxes as well as the tools and techniques necessary to develop and execute models for successful casting. Topics include model mold making, wax injection and related applications of production processes. Casting, fabrication and design techniques are employed together to achieve unified work.