The Howard Academy FAQ
When are classes held?
The school hours are: 9:00 - 12:00 A.M. 12:30 - 5:30 P.M. Monday - Friday
Is the Academy closed for the holidays?
The Academy is closed for the following holidays:
July 4th
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Easter
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas break
New Years Day
Christmas break is December 15th through January 1st of each year.
What is the length and approximate cost of the program?
At the Howard Academy, our students may start anytime as we do not have set semesters. Students learn at different levels with an individualized curriculum set up to best suit their needs. We offer the following: * Full Course Training - 14 months * Goldsmithing & Production Techniques - 6 to 9 months * Basic & Commercial Jewelry Techniques - 3 to 5 months. The cost of tuition is $1500 per month. Tools and supplies are purchased separately with the help of the instructor for a cost of about $2000 and $400 respectively.
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Is there any student housing available?
At this time, student housing is not available. However, there are rooms for rent in private homes at $250 - $400 per month and motels for seminars and short stays. In the future, we hope to offer dorm style living to our students.
What happens at graduation?
Graduates of the Full Course Training program receive a goldsmithing diploma. Commercial jewelry certification is awarded upon completing the shorter programs. Although we do not provide job placement, we receive job announcements from jewelers all over the country. Students and graduates are encouraged to evaluate and respond to these opportunities.
What seminars are available through the Howard Academy?
Howard Academy for the Metal Arts Professional training in metal arts techniques Full time training and seminars available for the following:
commercial jewelry and repairs
troubleshooting for repair & custom work
diamond & gem setting
goldsmithing & fabricating
casting & moldmaking for:
gold
silver
pewter
brass
bronze & aluminum
etching, hand engraving & pierced scrollwork
finishing techniques
tool making & jig forming
sculpture & art foundry work (off site)
blacksmithing & ornamental ironwork
minting, coining, die forming, cutting & carving
drawing, sketching & layout for counter sketching
pattern welded (Damascus) steel & knife making
advanced techniques
mokume gane
granulation
niello and others
titanium & niobium anodizing
raising & hollowforming - vessels and armor
chasing & repousse
Our curriculum focuses on proficiency & craftsmanship using a low tech and low cost approach. We want our graduates to keep quality and profits up by keeping time, labor & material costs down.
Full time training - 40 hours/week - 6 to 14 months.
Students may enroll for all or part of our curriculum at any time. Counseling on training goals & tool needs.
Seminars on demand & scheduled at your convenience or design your own seminar to fit your needs & goals. Seminars are available at our facility or yours when possible. Group seminars available for meetings and conferences,