Adding CAD to Your Toolbox

Class Description

Taught by Andrea Rosales-Balcarcel

1 Day workshop - 4 hours

CAD (Computer Aided Design) Technology has been a hot topic and a fast-growing facet of the jewelry industry. Often mistaken as a replacement for bench fabrication, learn how CAD software and technology can better serve you as a diverse tool to add to your jewelry business arsenal!  In this lecture, we will do a deep dive introduction into the world of CAD, defining basic and key terms, programs, and uses for this technology within the jewelry industry.  

Students will gain an understanding of when a project, collection, or business need can benefit from CAD, as well as ways to approach and form an ongoing relationship with a CAD designer.  We will also go over key questions and terms to consider such as 3D printing, materials, rendering, shrinkage/tolerances, finishing, and specific modeling considerations (to name a few!).  This lecture-style class is meant to answer any questions for both those completely new to CAD, and those trying to learn how to bring the software into their current practices. By the end of the lecture, students will walk away with a base-line knowledge of CAD’s unique capabilities, setting them up well to collaborate with CAD designers to build a collection. Additionally, the course will provide a good taste of what CAD can offer, inspiring students to develop their own skills in the software in the future. Please bring your questions and ideas to the discussion..

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.