My advice to beginning jewelry makers is always to start out by looking for a class locally to help get you started. However, even experienced jewelry makers can learn a lot by taking classes. Believe it or not, there might be one near you.
Difficulty Level: average Time Required: 1 - 8 hours
Here's How:
- Call your local high school for information on adult education classes. Many craft classes, such as jewelry, are often taught through adult ed.
- Check with your local community college. They may either have classes in their art department or through a vocational department.
- Look in your yellow pages for jewelry schools and bead shops. Most bead shops either offer classes or will show you what you need to get started.
- Look for local rock and gem clubs. Lapidary Journal puts out a list in their May issue, and most clubs offer classes from members.
- Surf the Education section (linked below under URLs) for links to lots of schools. Some even offer on-line classes.
- Call the YMCA or any community centers in your area and ask for a list of craft classes.
- Look in your newspaper for club and group activities. You might find a rock club or bead group near by.
- Find a buddy who has the same interest and split up some of the above steps to help save you time.
- Call anyone you think might be able to help. If they don’t know, they might be able to suggest some one who can.
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