News from Revere Academy

October, 2007
Newsletter

Greetings!

We are delighted with the positive feedback we have received about our new newsletter. It is a "work in progress" so continue to send your comments and suggestions. So many wonderful people have come to the Academy over the years and this newsletter gives us the ability help our community grow.

We have been busy around the Academy, so we are happy to be able to keep you up to date on the latest news. It is such a great way to stay in touch!

I speak for Alan, Ronda, Glenda when I say we enjoy hearing what past students are doing, so especially if you are out in the world doing work related to jewelry, drop me a line and let me know what you are up to. Feel free to pass this newsletter along to anyone you know who is interested in jewelry.

- Christine Dhein
Assistant Director

In This Issue

Revere Academy East at Wildacres, NC

Fall Jewelry Technician Intensive - One Space Remaining!

2008 Winter Schedule is Now On-Line!

Three Classes Left in 2007

Bench Tips from Alan Revere - Winding a Spool Around Glass

Revere Academy East at Wildacres, NC
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2007

This is the last time we will offer Revere Academy East. Don't miss this very special opportunity to immerse yourself in jewelry for a full week! This program is especially appealing for those on the East Coast who can take our most popular classes close to home. Students and staff stay in cozy stone and wood dorms overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains as the fall leaves turn color. Classes cover the same materlal, using the same tools and equipment, and are taught by the same experienced instructors as our classes in San Francisco.

Session 1:                                Session 2:
· Fabrication 1                          · Fabrication 2
· Fabrication 3                          · Jewelry Design
· Exploring Mokume-Gane         · Catches, Clasps & Closures
· Granulation 1                   · Granulation 3
· Setting 1                               · Setting 2

Fall Jewelry Technician Intensive
One Space Remaining!

We have one space available in our Fall Jewelry Technician intensive, October 15 to December 14, 2007. The JTI is the most effective way to build the skills and confidence to succeed as a bench jeweler. The Intensive's full time format is the perfect way to prepare for a career in jewelry. Instruction covers all of the material taught in the 11 required JT classes, plus the basics of platinum and lots more. Learn more.
Register now!

Box ring in sterling silver and 14k gold with pearl
Designed and fabricated by JTi student, Pamela Lauz

2008 Winter Schedule is Now On-Line!

Check out our 2008 Winter schedule, which includes many new elective classes, favorite electives, and our regular curriculum classes. Registration begins October 15, 2007.

New Electives                        Favorite Electives
· Romantic Ring Shanks             · Forged Rings
· Soldering Basics                     · Heavy Bezels
· Wire Wrapping and Forming      · Keum-Boo
                                           · Marketing

Three Classes Left in 2007

There are still a few spaces available in:
October, 2007 Classes:
· Granulation 3
· Wax 1
· Wax 3

These three classes are your last chance to take a short, intensive class in 2007.
View our 2008 schedule of classes.
Classes fill quickly, so reserve your spot today!

Bench Tips from Alan Revere
Winding a Spool Around Glass

Whenever you anneal a length of wire, it is advisable to wind it into a tight coil first, so that it can be heated evenly. If not, the flame can easily overheat an errant strand of wire and melt it. To prevent that, the coil needs to be a tightly wound hank with no loose wires. Making a tight coil is an art of its own and here is how to begin.

Instead of using just your hands or even a metal can or cylinder, select a round glass jar to use as the spindle. Hold the wire and tightly wrap almost all the wire, leaving about two complete circles of wire. The coil now slips off the jar easily because of the rounded bottom. Hold it tight as you use the remaining wire to whip around the coil. Now you have a tight bundle, which will heat more evenly during annealing.

The Revere Academy is a professional jewelry school where master craftsmen pass on their skills and knowledge to students at all levels. Beginners and hobbyists as well as experienced working bench jewelers come for dozens of short, intensive classes (just 3-days!) and diploma programs lasting 2-4 months. I hope you will be able to join us for a class soon!

Sincerely,

Christine Dhein
Assistant Director
Revere Academy

2008 Masters Symposium Classes Now On-Line!