New Approach School for Jewelers

Graduate Bench Jeweler Program
2023-02-27 - 2023-05-19
The Graduate Bench Jeweler program is the most comprehensive and advanced training for students available. For students looking for a program that will give them the real-world skills and training they need, New Approach School For Jewelers in Arrington, Tennessee is the leader in the industry. Students will learn hands-on skills in Bench Jeweler techniques such as sawing, piercing, soldering, repairs, finishing and polishing, tool identification and use, safety practices, Stone Setting techniques and Advanced Stone Setting techniques, introduction to Ornamental Hand Engraving, Silver Fabrication, working effectively with Silver, Gold and Platinum, Platinum Fabrication, and more.
Graduates are proficient in jewelry fabrication, repair, and finishing with superior stone setting skills and knowledge of working with gold, silver, and platinum. Classes are held Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Benches are fully stocked with all the tools and materials you will need. It is not necessary to purchase any tools prior to arrival. Our mission at the New Approach School for Jewelers (NASJ) is to offer both fresh and experienced bench jewelers visual-intensive, hands-on jewelry repair and fabrication training to help them increase their productivity and profitability. To achieve this, NASJ employs innovative visual teaching methods, such as high magnification video of live demonstrations in a user-friendly and interactive workshop environment to help students rapidly grasp and implement bench techniques, practices, and tricks shared by our team of expert instructors.
Essential Skills Learned in Graduate Bench Jeweler Program:

Safety and Workstation Fundamentals
Core Skill Development
Metallurgy and Gemstones
Stone Setting Repairs, including prong repair and replacement, ring sizing, chain repair and problem solving
Business Ethics and Career Paths
Soldering and Repair Techniques Level Two
Chain Repair Level Two
Sizing Rings containing stones Stone Setting Level Two
Bench Tricks and Tips
Finishing Methods
Silver and Gold Fabrication
Plating
Introduction to Ornamental Hand Engraving
Advanced Stone Setting
Platinum Fabrication

Prerequisite: Students must be at least 20 yrs old. Those applicants under 20 yrs old, must first take our 5-day Bench Jeweler Comprehensive Class, successfully complete it, and be approved by our instructors before applying. This is to ensure the maturity and skill level that a student must have in order to properly and successfully complete our 12-week intensive program.

Specialty Classes: Advanced Pavé & Micro Setting
2023-05-22 - 2023-06-02

Core Class: Bench Comprehensive
2023-05-29 - 2023-06-02
5-day workshop with Blaine Lewis & Drew Hadley

Core Class: Stone Setting Comprehensive
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-09, 2023-06-12 - 2023-06-16

Engraving Class: Deep Relief Engraving & Sculpting
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-16

Core Class: Stone Setting Comprehensive - Full
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-23, 2023-07-17 - 2023-07-21, 2023-08-14 - 2023-08-18

Core Class: Bench Comprehensive - Full
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14

Core Class: Advanced Stone Setting - Full
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-28
5-day advanced workshop with Blaine Lewis & Drew Hadley

Graduate Bench Jeweler Program - Full
2023-08-28 - 2023-11-17

Engraving Class: Ornamental Hand Engraving
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-13

Engraving Class: Basic Pneumatic Engraving
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-20

Core Class: Stone Setting Comprehensive - CLASS IS FULL
2024-01-29 - 2024-02-02
5-day workshop with Drew Hadley – CLASS IS FULL

Core Class: Bench Comprehensive - CLASS IS FULL
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-09, 2024-06-10 - 2024-06-14
5-day workshop with Blaine Lewis & Drew Hadley – CLASS IS FULL

Core Class: Stone Setting Comprehensive - CLASS IS FULL
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-16

Core Class: Advanced Stone Setting - Only 1 OPEN BENCHES LEFT
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-23
5-day advanced workshop with Blaine Lewis & Drew Hadley – ONLY 1 OPEN BENCHES LEFT

Engraving Class: Basic Pneumatic Engraving - ONLY 2 OPEN BENCHES LEFT
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-19
5-day workshop with Jason Marchiafava – ONLY 2 OPEN BENCHES LEFT

Specialty Classes: Basic / Intermediate Bead and Pavé - ONLY 4 OPEN BENCHES LEFT
2024-04-22 - 2024-04-26

Engraving Class: Ornamental Hand Engraving
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-10
5-day workshop with Jason Marchiafava

Engraving Class: Deep Relief Engraving & Sculpting
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-09

Graduate Bench Jeweler Program- CLASS IS FULL
2024-09-02 - 2024-11-22
The Graduate Bench Jeweler program is the most comprehensive and advanced training for students available. For students looking for a program that will give them the real-world skills and training they need, New Approach School For Jewelers in Arrington, Tennessee is the leader in the industry. Students will learn hands-on skills in Bench Jeweler techniques such as sawing, piercing, soldering, repairs, finishing and polishing, tool identification and use, safety practices, Stone Setting techniques and Advanced Stone Setting techniques, introduction to Ornamental Hand Engraving, Silver Fabrication, working effectively with Silver, Gold and Platinum, Platinum Fabrication, and more.
Graduates are proficient in jewelry fabrication, repair, and finishing with superior stone setting skills and knowledge of working with gold, silver, and platinum. Classes are held Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Benches are fully stocked with all the tools and materials you will need. It is not necessary to purchase any tools prior to arrival. Our mission at the New Approach School for Jewelers (NASJ) is to offer both fresh and experienced bench jewelers visual-intensive, hands-on jewelry repair and fabrication training to help them increase their productivity and profitability. To achieve this, NASJ employs innovative visual teaching methods, such as high magnification video of live demonstrations in a user-friendly and interactive workshop environment to help students rapidly grasp and implement bench techniques, practices, and tricks shared by our team of expert instructors.
Essential Skills Learned in Graduate Bench Jeweler Program:

Safety and Workstation Fundamentals
Core Skill Development
Metallurgy and Gemstones
Stone Setting Repairs, including prong repair and replacement, ring sizing, chain repair and problem solving
Business Ethics and Career Paths
Soldering and Repair Techniques Level Two
Chain Repair Level Two
Sizing Rings containing stones Stone Setting Level Two
Bench Tricks and Tips
Finishing Methods
Silver and Gold Fabrication
Plating
Introduction to Ornamental Hand Engraving
Advanced Stone Setting
Platinum Fabrication

Prerequisite: Students must be at least 20 yrs old. Those applicants under 20 yrs old, must first take our 5-day Bench Jeweler Comprehensive Class, successfully complete it, and be approved by our instructors before applying. This is to ensure the maturity and skill level that a student must have in order to properly and successfully complete our 12-week intensive program.

Core Class: Advanced Stone Setting - ONE OPEN BENCH!
2024-10-28 - 2024-11-01
5-day advanced workshop with Blaine Lewis & Drew Hadley – CLASS IS FULL

Specialty Classes: Basic / Intermediate Bead and Pavé
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-08

Core Class: Bench Comprehensive - CLASS COMPLETED
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-10, 2025-01-20 - 2025-01-24

Core Class: Stone Setting Comprehensive - CLASS COMPLETED
2025-01-13 - 2025-01-17

Core Class: Stone Setting Comprehensive - CLASS IS FULL
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-31
