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Greetings!
Now is the time to start making your summer plans! The summer schedule is on-line, and if you are on our mailing list, you will receive your Summer/Fall, 2008 brochure in the mail soon. In addition to the most up-to-date information on classes, this issue includes articles, tips, news and advice to help you on your path making jewelry.
Best wishes,
- Christine Dhein
Assistant Director
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Summer / Fall 2008 Schedule Now On-Line!
Registration Begins April 1, 2008
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Bench Tips from Alan Revere
There's the Rub: Applying an Ultra High Polish to Tools
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 Every tool that rubs against metal leaves a mark corresponding to the
tool's finish. That means some tools, such as gravers, need to be
maintained with an ultra high polish.
When sharpening a graver, you generally polish the belly, since it is
the underside that leaves the finish on the metal. To do this, hold the
graver flat and rub the belly firmly against a series of progressively
finer grades of abrasive paper; the paper should rest on a very flat
surface, such as a piece of glass. If the tool is new and needs a lot
of work, begin with 220 grit, then proceed to 400 and 600 grit. Next,
lap the surface on 4/0 polishing paper, which is extremely fine and
leaves a polished surface.
However, if you want to achieve the absolute highest luster, here's a
trick. After the final polish, take a regular graphite pencil and
charge up a section of the same 4/0 paper, until the area is covered
with graphite (a lubricant). Now re-polish on this section, applying
strong pressure. You can then take out your work, use the graver and
note the smile you see in the brilliant reflection!
This tip is an excerpt from 101 Bench Tips by Alan Revere, published by MJSA. Illustration is by Sean Kane. Order now! |
Thomas Mann at Revere:
Spotlight on the Symposium
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 Revere introduced the Jewelry Technician Intensive (JTI) program in the spring of 2000 to provide focused, concentrated training for those serious about making jewelry. The 8-week JTI course covers all the material included in the 11 classes of the Jewelry Technician (JT) program, which can be taken separately.
Since the JTI program's inception, we have trained over 360 students and are constantly improving and fine tuning the program. In addition to the JT curriculum, our training program now includes an introduction to platinum, graver preparation and hand engraving, an independent design project with awards, field trips and guest speakers.
Many people ask what the difference is between the JTI 8-week program and the JT program in the Open Session. Both the JTI and JT Diplomas cover the curriculum included in eleven of our regular Open Session classes. However, the format of the JTI is structured for intense, concentrated learning. JTI Students are in class Monday thru Friday, 8 hours per day for 8 weeks in a row. This includes 80 additional hours in the studio beyond what the classes offer separately. Plus, JTI students may put in studio time, during the evenings and on weekends, at no additional charge. Alan Revere invites guest speakers from the industry to talk about their careers and help guide students on their own paths. All of these benefits add up to a great program.
If you want a concentrated period to immerse yourself in jewelry, this is it. Fabrication 1 or previous experience is the prerequisite for the JTI program. We still have a few spaces available in the Fabrication 1-D class, May 1-3, 2008, immediately preceeding the Intensive. If you have questions about the Intensive, call us today at 415-391-4179.
Pictured above: Fall, 2007 JTI Class.
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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
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Revere Faculty
in Print |
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 New Release!
Masters: Gemstones,
the first volume in the new Masters series by Lark Books, curated by Alan Revere
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Revere Grad Uses Skills to Benefit Community
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Revere Graduate, Lynette Cederquist was one of 14 artists asked to donate a piece to Primavera, the Cultural Council in Santa Cruz County's annual fundraiser. Lynette's necklace brought a handsome bid for the Cultural Council and the winning bidder commissioned her to make a pair of matching earrings.
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Revere Faculty Exhibitions
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The work of Revere Faculty, Christine Dhein, and Revere staff, emiko oye will be included in Neck-Lust and the Chocolatier at the Florida Craftsmen Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL from March 7 to May 10, 2008.
Above: The Duchess
From My First Royal Jewels Jewellery Collection,
by emiko oye, used & new LEGO®, rubber cording |
| Masters Symposium Lecture Series |
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You are invited to join us at the Revere Academy for our Annual Masters Symposium Lecture Series. Each Wednesday during our Masters Symposium, we will hold a FREE public reception and lecture by visiting instructors. Seating is limited. Please call Ronda at 415-391-4179 to reserve your space.
April 9, 2008 with Andy Cooperman and Linda Darty
April 16, 2008 with Thomas Mann and Naohiro Yamada (from Tokyo, Japan)
April 23, 2008 with Felix Stüssi (from the Swiss Alps) and Naohiro Yamada (from Tokyo, Japan)
Above: Enameled Brooches by Linda Darty. Linda will be teaching Exploring Enameling, April 7-11.
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JTI Graduate
Reports on Success
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"I was a novice when I started at Revere. But by the time I finished the JTI a, I found that I already knew most of the same skills as jewelers with years of experience; it was just a matter of practicing what I had learned. Now, three years later, I was just promoted to head jeweler at my shop, and I was selected as employee of the month."
-Ryan Borzin
Pleasant Hill, CA
JTI Graduate
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Opportunities
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Don't miss these upcoming opportunies:
MJSA's 2008 Vision Awards
will be offered in Distinction categories including Platinum,
Palladium, Enamel, Natural Color Diamond, CAD/CAM, Laser, Mokumé-gane,
and Reactive Metals.
Deadline April 13, 2008
More details
The Women's Jewelry Association offers Scholarships to female students enrolled in fine jewelry and watch design courses. $25,000 will be distributed to winners in designer and non-designer categories.
Deadline: May 1, 2008
More details
The Metal Arts Guild awards one $300 grant to a full or part-time jewelry or metal arts student
Deadline: May 15, 2008
More details...
Diamonds International announces their
Next Top Jewelry Designer Contest. Open to design students and the public. $1000 and $500 e-gift certificate prizes.
Deadline: May 31, 2008
More details...
The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths seeks entries for METAL Inclinations, a virtual exhibition.
Deadline: June 30, 2008
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