Jewelry & Business Design
National Summer Program
12 Weeks Online
Start: June 2022 | End: August 2022
Enroll by May 3, 2022
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Who is this class for?
Individuals looking to: learn a new skill, tell a story through jewelry making, build a brand, take ideas to the next level, create an extra stream of income.
Benefits of joining our 12 week program
You’ll learn so much!! We are SO EXCITED you’re beginning to dream up what your life could look like when you invest in self and build your dream business! By the end of this program you will have identified your why, established brand identity, confidently express company goals to potential investors and SOOOO much more.
More than that, you’ll be able to utilize social media like the marketing beast you are (will be if you aren’t already, :) we got you)!! At the end of the 12-week course you will receive a certificate and should you choose, become an ASG instructor (come join the fun side of thangs!!).
12 Week Curriculum
Week 1: Define your WHY
Week 2: Tools, materials & course essentials | Create your vision board
Week 3: Create your visual identity
Week 4: Define your target audience. Market Research
Week 5: Marketing your business. Pitch your yourself. Pitch your brand.
Week 6 : Online selling vs retail Selling
Week 7: Start of jewelry design
Week 8: Product photography & videography | Create quality content using your device
Week 8: Jewelry design | Content creation
Week 9: Launching your online | Build momentum around your launch
Week 10: Operating your new business
Week 11: Review
Week 12:
Graduation
Instructors
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Analisa Medina
Head Designer at Third Eye Mocion | Designer at Somo Monarks
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Willie Alvarez
Alumni x Creative Director at ASG | Designer at Somo Monarks
Tuition: $2000
All tools, materials, and shipping included
Start: June 2022 | End: August 2022
Learning the Basics of Jewelry & Design
Types of Jewelry Items
Varieties of Jewelry Materials
Equipment and Supplies for Creating Jewelry
The Design Process from Idea to Prototype
Making Your Own or Outsourcing Production
Developing Techniques
Enhancing Your Aesthetic Sense and Creativity
Sketching by Hand Versus Computer-Aided Design
Learning by Doing
Formal and Informal Ways to Master Your Craft
Tools
acrylic rolling pin (Don’t use the same wooden rolling pin that you use with food.)
X-Acto, craft knife, or clay slicer
clay cutters or cookie cutters
toothpick or needle tool
flat baking sheet
oven thermometer, to check your oven
Getting Hired as a Jewelry Designer
Types of Employers and Responsibilities of Design Employees
Best Ways to Find Job Openings
Preparing Your Portfolio and Samples
Powerful Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews
Starting Your Own Jewelry Design Business
Choosing a Unique Concept and Name
Your Business Plan
Start-Up Budgeting and Funding
Finding and Setting Up Your Workspace
Setting Prices, Getting Orders, Accepting Payment and Fulfilling Orders
Getting Help: Employees, Contractors, Manufacturers and Consignments
Marketing Your Designs
What is Marketing?
Website
Social Media
Email
Text
Private Clients, Craft Shows/Galleries or Wholesale?
Industry Tradeshows and Hiring a Sales Rep
Tools
acrylic rolling pin (Don’t use the same wooden rolling pin that you use with food.)
X-Acto, craft knife, or clay slicer
clay cutters or cookie cutters
toothpick or needle tool
flat baking sheet
oven thermometer, to check your oven