Hi there.
I wanted to ask about training and certificates. I worked with a jewellery silversmith who taught me how to do things and I have since set up my own workshop in my shed and practice my skills producing jewellery and items, not much as I work full time though.
I have started to find that when I want to get some wholesale materials that they say you can get further discount only if you produce a certificate, however I don't have one because of how i learnt, I have a natural ability to do this and also because i cannot afford to stop working to take a full time course.
Is there anyone else out there with a natural ability to do their work but do not have certificates? and where do you source good deals? I find I can pick things up quickly and have diplomas in art from earlier years.
Would love some advice and suggestions, like are there any fast track courses anywhere, as it seems they just want your money and you have to sit the whole lot?
Thanks
Sadie