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 Post subject: Metalsmithing school in the Bay Area, for amateurs?
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:05 pm 
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I've been thinking about trying metalsmithing myself for a while...
Is there a good short course (possibly with some flexibility: I have another job I cannot quit ;) ) you can recommend, where I could learn the basics of silver/gold-smithing (and basic stone setting) around the Bay Area? Something rather basic, targeted at amateurs with a good motivation, will to learn how to do a proper job, but no will to start a business in the field.

I saw a couple of short courses advertised around, Walnut Creek and Oakland, if I remember correctly, but I've no idea if they are worth anything. So if someone had some first or second hand experience and he/she is willing to share it, I'd be very grateful. :)

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 Post subject: Re: Metalsmithing school in the Bay Area, for amateurs?
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 6:56 pm 
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Greetings...

In Oakland there is The Crucible. In San Francisco: The Revere Academy... Certainly go visit them both !

Cheers,

John


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