Intensive Courses:

Studio Hours:

Students in the intensive programs (420, 1080 and 2400 hours) must adhere to a strict schedule and are required to be in the classroom Tuesday through Friday from 10am – 6pm. Please note that there is a lunch break at approximately 12:30pm every day. Students are not required to take time away from their work, but this daily half hour has been allocated into the curriculum and will not count towards program completion.

Students enrolled in the short programs are granted flexible hours that may be completed with a fixed duration of time. All bench time must be scheduled in advanced and is subject to availability.

Vacation Days

The Fine Jewelry School studio is CLOSED on the following days:

The last two weeks of December until after New Year's Day. We are also closed the last week in August and Thanksgiving. These weeks have been built into the class schedule for intensive programs (420, 1080, 2400 hours).

Payments Schedules

Students enrolled in Short Courses 36, 120 or 240 hours must be paid in full by first day of class.

Students enrolled in Intensive Courses 480, 1080 or 2400 hours may pay for their program in equal installments. The initial deposit is due by the first day of class.

All deposits and payments are final and nonrefundable.

Cancellation Policy

Due to limited bench space, Fine Jewelry School has a strict cancellation policy. If a student withdraws from the program, he/she will remain liable for the full balance of the course contract amount. Any student expelled from Fine Jewelry School due to excessive absences, tardiness or misconduct will not be eligible for a refund.