I am shocked and saddened by k1012's review! I am so sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience at the school.
I have been the School Director since June 2009 and in that short time we have made vast improvements to the school. The curriculum is much more detailed, students are given a list of supplies to buy on or before their first day according to their projects and we've hired another full-time teacher, Mher. In 2010 we will no longer be providing students with a tool box and have provided them all with a detailed list of suppliers and vendors in Manhattan's diamond district.
Every student has a different experience at the school, but I can honestly say that currently all students are happy, pushing the creative envelope and getting an amazing jewelry education. I strongly encourage any student hesitant about our school to check out our students success in the world of jewelry. Their work speaks for itself:
nadialeesolomonjewelry
sarahrichey
radkadesign
There are many more who don't have a website created yet and are working on it's development!!
I have been a student of Kristin's since 2007. Not only is she my boss, but she is my mentor. I can say without a doubt that Kristin is one of New York's best teachers. She is tough and sometimes mis-understood. She is always pushing her students in order to take their work to the next level.
Stop by to take a tour and see what students are working on!
Pros: Incredible Teachers, Flexible Schedule, Positive Environment
Cons: None!
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