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Creative Side Jewelry
Academy of Austin
321 W. Ben White Blvd, Suite 204
Austin, TX 78704
Ph. (512) 799-0731
[email protected]
http://www.creativeside.org
Off ering classes from beginner to advanced,
Creative Side is the top jewelry crafting school
in Central Texas. Private classes and studio
rentals are easy to book and cater to individual
or group needs. Courses vary each semester
from Introduction to Jewelry Making to our
Master's Series. We feature workshops includ-
ing Forged Together where couples melt,
pour and form their own fi ne metal wedding
rings and Teen Summer Camps that introduce
metalsmithing techniques to budding artisans
in a safe and creative environment. We are also
the only facility currently holding Argentium In-
structor Certifi cation training. Visit our website
to learn more today.

The Craft Guild of Dallas
5100 Beltline Rd., #400
Dallas, TX 75254
Ph. (972) 490-0303
[email protected]
http://www.craftguildofdallas.com
Since 1948, The Craft Guild of Dallas has
off ered beginning to advanced jewelry and
metalsmithing courses. Mornings, afternoon,
and evening classes are available in our new
state of the art studios. Study fabrication, wax
carving/casting, design, stone setting,
enameling, beading, chain making, and metal
clay. Classes, workshops and our Metals Mas-
ter Invitational Series are off ered throughout
the year. Check our website at
http://www.craftofdallas.com for details.

The Ranch Center for Arts &
Craft
12825 127th Ave. SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
Ph. (360) 568-7709
http://www.ArtatTheRanch.com
Located on 5 secluded acres just a few
minutes north of Seattle, The Ranch off ers an
exceptional learning experience in a variety
of media. Our focus: small classes, brilliant
instructors. Coming in 2016: Cynthia Eid,
Mary Hu, Ricky Frank, Megan Corwin, Charles
Lewton Brain, Barbara Minor, Valentin Yotkov,
Ford Hallam, Daniel Essig, Robert Liu, Randi
Harper, Jesse Bert, Janos Varga, Chad Alice
Hagen, Jennifer Stenhouse, Molly Sharp, Alison
Antelman, Jayne Redman, and more. (Also on
Facebook & Crafthaus)

Georgian College
1 Georgian Drive
Barrie, Ontario
CANADA L4M 3X9
(705) 728-1968
[email protected]
http://www.jewelleryschool.ca
http://www.georgianc.on.ca/sdva
We off er comprehensive diploma and post-
graduate certifi cate programs in beginner
to advanced techniques covering all aspects
of the jewelry arts and industry including
fabricating, stone setting, wax carving, cast-
ing, CAD work, 3-D printing, repairs, jewelry
rendering, hollowware, forging, lapidary,
reactive metals, business courses and more.
We have fully equipped jewelry studios, small
class sizes and provide professional instruc-
tion. Our students have won international
awards. Come join our creative, dynamic
group of students.

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