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California College of Arts and Crafts (CCAC) -- San Francisco/Oakland
450 Irwin St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
Ph: (415) 703-9523
(800) 447-1-ART
5212 Broadway at College
Oakland,CA 94618
Ph: (510) 594-3600
E-mail: enroll@ccac-art.edu
Founded in 1907, CCAC is the largest regionally accredited independent school of art and design in the western U.S.
The Gemological Institute of America
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Ph: (760) 603-4001, (800) 421-7250, ext. 4001
Fax: (760) 603-4003
E-mail:eduinfo@gia.edu
An independant nonprofit organization, GIA is recognized as the world's foremost
authority in gemology. Established in 1931, GIA has translated its expert knowledge
into the most respected gemological education available, which includes courses
in designing, manufacturing, and repairing jewelry. In 1953, the Institute
created the International Diamond Grading System which, today, is recognized
by virtually every professional jeweler in the world. Through research, education,
gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute
is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding
the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism.
Institute of Mosaic Art
3001 Chapman Street
Oakland, CA 94601
Ph: (510) 437-9899
Fax: (510) 532-8546
E-mail: John@instituteofmosaicart.com
The Institute of Mosaic Art, located in Oakland, California, offers over 50 different mosaic and mosaic-related courses. With quality instruction by experienced teachers in a fun and supportive environment, IMA has something for students at every level of experience, beginner to advanced. Courses include: ceramic tile mosaic, glass mosaic, smalti, concrete sculpture, garden mosaics, Italian style mosaic, glass fusing, ceramic tile making, mosaic design, architectural applications, mosaic murals, summer camps and much more!
Jack da Silva's Metal Design Studio
4955 Appian Way, Ste. B
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Ph/Fax: (510) 223-1616
All levels welcome. Reduce stress, develop skills and personal experience while
learning ancient, traditional and modern metalworkings techniques. Weekend
workshops: year-round, group/private classes in metalsmithing, metal arts,
jewelry & metal object photography. Curious onlooker! Become an active
participant! Brochures available.
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American Jewelers Institute
11904 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97216
Ph: (503) 255-4517
Fax: (503) 255-9164
E-mail: info@JewelersAcademy.com
Hands on jewelery arts courses take you from the basics to advanced techniques in just sixteen weeks. Repairs, fabrication, stone setting, wax carving, casting, polishing, and mold making. Proper use of hand tools and equipment; choosing the right materials; knowledgeable and creative problem solving; awareness of the best solutions to create jewelry; and a commitment to the highest quality craftmanship.
Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC)
8245 S.W. Barnes Rd.
Portland, OR 97225
Ph: (503) 297-5544
(800) 390-0632
Fax: (503) 297-9651
Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) traces its origins to 1907, when a group of Portland artists, inspired by the ideals of the arts and crafts movement, began holding classes. While the College has grown and evolved over the last 90 years, the commitment to shared learning and the importance of art in daily life remains essential. Along with intensive work in their department (book arts, ceramics, drawing, fibers, metal, photography, or wood), students learn practical business skills. The College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
ClaySpace on Puget Sound
Box 1339
Suquamish, WA 98392
Ph: (360) 598-3688
Fax: (360) 598-3688
E-mail: mtimes@telebyte.net
ClaySpace on Puget Sound offers ceramic and sculpture workshops with world renown artists. Workshops are held in a waterfront studio with views of Mount Rainier, the Cascades and the Space Needle. The studio is located in Kitsap County about 45 minutes from Downtown Seattle by ferry and auto/bus. There are beautiful beaches,hiking trails, kayaking, massage, waterfront camping, B&B's and great restaurants and art galleries. E-mail for current workshop schedule.
Coupeville Arts Center
Box 171
Coupeville, WA 98239
Ph: (360) 678-3396
E-mail: cac@whidbey.net
Founded in 1987, the Coupeville Arts Center, on Whidbey Island, is a nonprofit visual arts education organizations specializing in painting, photography and fiber arts, with internationally recognized faculty.
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
251 Otto St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Ph: (360) 385-4948
Fax: (360) 385-5089
E-mail: woodboat@olympus.net
Teaching and preserving fine wooden boatbuilding and other traditional maritime crafts.
Pratt Fine Arts Center
1902 South Main Street
Seattle, WA 98144
Ph: (206) 328-2200
Fax: (206) 328-1260
E-mail: info@pratt.org
Pratt Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit arts education and resource center located in Seattle and founded in 1976. Pratt serves over 3200 students and over 500 working artists each year in the areas of glassblowing, cast glass, flameworked glass, metal sculpture, bronze casting, stonecarving, jewelry and metalsmithing, woodworking, printmaking, painting and drawing. For more information or to download a course catalog, visit www.pratt.org
These links are provided as a service to the crafts community, and do not necessarily represent endorsement by The Crafts Report.
