Schools

Cranbrook Academy of Art

At Cranbrook, the nation’s only independent graduate school of art and design, we do things a little differently. We don’t have classes. We don’t give A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s or F’s. We don’t have a curriculum. We don’t have undergraduates. more...

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Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh College of Art has a strong international standing as one of the most successful art colleges in Europe, offering programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree level. It is known for its creativity, its friendly students and staff, its track record of awards successes and its stunning location at the heart of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Founded in 1907, and with a history dating back to the 18th century, the College entered a new era on 1 August 2011 when it merged with the University of Edinburgh. Both institutions share high academic standards and international reputations, and the merger offers additional exciting opportunities for learning, teaching and research. The College now combines with the University's School of Arts, Culture and Environment to create a new Edinburgh College of Art. The Jewellery and Silversmithing department’s philosophy is balancing innovation with old and new approaches to traditional craft techniques. Our objective is to design and create personal and individual work that integrates ‘thought’ and ‘practice.' Course are offered at BA, MA, MFA and PhD level. more...

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London Metropolitan University

Based in the heart of the City and on the borders of the East End, the Jewellery and Silversmithing Department at Sir John Cass has a unique historical and cultural place within the arts and crafts community of London. Courses include; BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing, MA Jewellery, MA by Project: Jewellery, Silversmithing, Metal more...

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NSCAD University

NSCAD University -- also known as the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design -- is one of North America’s leading universities of the visual arts. Founded by Anna Leonowens in 1887, NSCAD celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2012. NSCAD offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in fine arts, design, craft, media arts and historical and critical studies. The university has three campuses in downtown Halifax: the historic Granville campus, located in a series of adjoining historic buildings; the Academy building, built in 1878 and extensively renovated this year; and the Port Campus, located on the Halifax waterfront. more...

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Rhode Island School of Design

The RISD Jewelry + Metalsmithing Department was established to cultivate an individual’s distinctive abilities as a designer, jeweler and professional artist. Both our four-year undergraduate program (BFA) and two-year graduate program (MFA) encourage a wide range of approaches for a strong studio practice that seeks new interpretations of jewelry’s inherent relationship to the body. more...

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University of Kansas

Established in 1947, the University of Kansas has the distinction of having the oldest metalsmithing program at a public university in the United States. Carlyle Smith, a participant in the first Handy & Harmon conference in 1947, was head of Kansas University’s metals program until 1977. Faculty in the metals program during Carlyle’s tenure included Klaus Kallenberger (1965-1966) Gary Nemchock (1971-1987) and Ollie Peter Vallane (1974-1994). A few notable alumni of the program include Margaret Craver Withers, L Brent Kington, Richard Mawdsley, Bob Ebendorf, Glenice Mathews, Bill Seeley, Heidi Schwegler and Jack and Elizabeth Gaultiero of Zaffiro Jewelry. more...

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