Discover modern business practices used by artisans in today’s ever-evolving economic landscape. Develop your artistic expression into a strong brand that will be the foundation of your business. Learn the tools and strategies of marketing, pricing, and customer service to create a sustainable business as an artist. Practice hands-on implementation of current business retail technology, for either online or in-person transactions. Study money management techniques to increase financial security. Explore customer service best practices. Emphasis on creating a viable income as an independent artisan. Combined with credit JLRY-1473.
Introduction to casting models from wax and/or resin using both centrifugal and vacuum processes. Corequisite: JLRY-1001 (can be taken previously or concurrently). Combined with credit JLRY-1409.
A lab-based course in the theory and practice of various techniques of applying high-fired, vitreous enamels to jewelry metals. Prerequisite: JRLY-1001. Combined with credit JLRY-2471.
Introduction to Computer Aided Design And Manufacture...
An introduction to the use of computer aided design software for jewelry to create solid models and tangible objects via STL file export to a computer numerical control prototyping system. Emphasis is placed on drawing set-up; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving files, manipulating objects, using layers, and creating renderings. Basic casting skills, stone-setting skills, and computer experience are recommended for this course. Combined with credit JLRY-1471.
Global markets are opening to artisans so learning new skills could be lucrative. Want to set up a jewelry business or just learn new ideas Start with this course which will build your knowledge from the beginning. You’ll get plenty of 1 on 1 time. Learn: pricing, websites, selling, photographing, online selling plus a new jewelry technique each night. This will include: mold making, resins, epoxy clays, using photos in jewelry, making bead caps, combining techniques and much more! You’ll have new pieces to wear each class. Supplies galore will be available so you can express your own style. Wear clothes for creating + bring a snack + your readers. Plan on meeting new friends. All supplies, a free book & materials provided by the instructor. Take both versions of the class to double your skills.
Students will address current skills, knowledge and/or new technology pertinent to the Jewelry industry in areas of special interest with the approval of the instructor. The emphasis will be on advanced techniques and methods of jewelry making and surface embellishment that will further the student's knowledge of jewelry design and creation. Prerequisite: JLRY-1001. Combined with credit JLRY-1490.
Social Media for today and tomorrow. Are you on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram - should you be Using a roundtable discussion format each student will share their business and then learn new techniques for selling on the web. eBay, Amazon and other sites discussed. Also, why videos are the next big thing and how to master making them in a few easy steps. Bring your hardest questions and learn a lot!
Continuation of Stone Setting I using advanced stone setting techniques used in fine jewelry. Focus on setting single and multiple round faceted gemstones in various style mountings. Prerequisite: JLRY-1041. Combined with credit JLRY-1442.
Everything in life is sales and marketing. Successful people are not just lucky, they understand that every nuance is being judged. Creating and fine tuning your brand will increase your sales -regardless of your medium or product. Whatever your level of expertise, you will learn new skills and information about: social medias, tip and tricks for websites, business cards do's and don'ts, cold calling with increased success, create professional looking photos, optimizing Google to maximize sales, plus, how to get started, the ins and outs of doing shows, online selling and one on one about your ideas with the instructor.
