Colleges in Pennsylvania That Offer Courses in Jewelry Crafting

A successful jewelry crafter requires more than just creativity. He or she must also possess knowledge of jewelry materials as well as of the various crafting processes, along with the skills to apply that knowledge and utilize those processes. By attending college courses in jewelry crafting, an aspiring jewelry crafter can hone his or her inherent creativity while gaining the necessary skills and knowledge. Pennsylvania is home to several such courses.
  1. Arcadia University

    • Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania offers an Art and Design program within its College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Art and Design program is home to four courses in Metals and Jewelry. These courses allow students the opportunity to obtain knowledge develop skills leading to the creation of professional work. The Metals and Jewelry courses combine the history of jewelry- and metal-related art and craft with hands-on experience. Students can use well-equipped studios that allow them to experiment with a variety of techniques.

      Arcadia University
      450 South Easton Road
      Glenside, PA 19038-3295
      (215) 572-2900
      arcadia.edu

    Clarion University of Pennsylvania

    • Located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, the Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers a Jewelry concentration within its Art program, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Students that choose the Jewelry concentration can take three courses in Jewelry making. Jewelry I instructs students in the design and construction of various pieces of jewelry using an assortment of materials and fabrication techniques. Jewelry II and Jewelry III build on the knowledge gained in Jewelry I, so that students can eventually develop an individual style and use multiple jewelry crafting processes.

      Clarion University of Pennsylvania
      840 Wood Street
      Clarion, PA 16214-1232
      800-672-7171
      clarion.edu

    Edinboro University

    • Edinboro University, located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, offers a Jewelry and Metals program within its Art Department. The comprehensive program includes courses in Jewelry Fabricating, Jewelry Casting, Enameling, and Metalsmithing, as well as advanced jewelry making and graduate level courses. The program includes visiting artist lectures and workshops, and students can obtain internships during their final year of study. Some graduates of the program have gone on to start businesses making one-of-a-kind and production jewelry.

      Edinboro University
      219 Meadville Street
      ?Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16444?8
      814-732-2000
      www.edinboro.edu

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