Metal CONCENTRATION

design | casting | enameling | soldering | forming

CONCENTRATIONS are long-form, one-on-one classes centered around individual goals. Work develops through demonstration, guided practice, and independent time in the studio, building confidence with process and material.

Length: 12 weeks

Location: Charlotte, VT

Deadline: Rolling

Tuition: $3,500

Instructor: Jolynn Santiago

This Concentration offers twelve weeks of sustained, one-on-one mentored studio practice for students seeking to develop a focused body of work in jewelry, metalsmithing, and/or enameling.

Students meet for twelve four-hour sessions over the course of the Concentration. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly to support sustained studio practice.

WHO CAN APPLY

This offering is appropriate for individuals who would like to build a cohesive body of work, develop a portfolio for graduate school, develop technical skills in their own practice, change careers, or seek an alternative to a traditional post-baccalaureate program.

A student scoring graphite with a jeweler's divider in preparation for hand carving a graphite mold for casting a sterling silver ring.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Instruction includes technical demonstrations, feedback on in-progress work, technical troubleshooting, design and material discussions, and next steps. Supervised studio access is available to support consistent, independent practice throughout the duration of study.

A $150.00 materials allowance is included in the tuition. Additional materials may be purchased as needed. The Concentration is scheduled privately and begins upon enrollment. Students receive access to a shared scheduling calendar to coordinate their weekly sessions.