11/04/09

I learned to make jewelry!

by CSMobileUser

I dreamed of making jewelry for years. I would scratch down ideas but never had the first clue as to how to bring them to life. I attended sessions at KH studios and was able to make some of my little ideas come to life! The studio is always clean, the atmosphere is one of learning and creativity and Kristin was always there to guide me through my creative process. Thanks so much

11/03/09

Happy Customer!

by diamondstar

This school taught me how to think like a jewelry designer in ways that no other school has been able to make me understand. Skilled teachers help each student on individual pieces and the school master is a pleasure to work with. A true success story. Most teachers can't make it in the industry, she is a true talent and a driven successful woman. I recommend this school! You will learn so much!

• Pros: Great location, skilled teachers, amazing space, nice people
• Cons: I wish I could take the 1 year program!

11/02/09

I learned to make beautiful jewelry!

by ClaudetteS

I always dreamed of making jewelry. I would jot down my ideas here and there but never thought I really had a creative edge. I attended sessions at KH studio and was able to make some of those little dreams come true. I am still working but KH studio gave me the skills to continue on. Kristin was always there to guide me through my assignments nurture my creativity. the studio was always clean and the atmosphere was perfect for learning. Thanks so much!

• Pros: Great teacher, location, space
• Cons: none

11/02/09

Great place!!

by GoCjones

Kristin is an amazing artist and was truly an inspiration to my own creative process. I am currently working on my own line thanks to the knowledge I gained at the school. The environment was creative and professional I felt free to express my own ideas and at the same time Kristin was there to guide me through every step of the way. A+

• Pros: Location, great teachers, beautiful environment
• Cons: not enough room!

11/02/09

This School is Amazing!

by CindyDalin

This studio and school is the most inspirational and creative place I have been in a long time. I have studied jewelry in all the NY schools and many others on the east coast and Ms. Hanson provides the best education so far.

Although she is a busy business woman, she always makes time to guild me in my projects.

Very talented, skilled, and patient teachers are there day to day to walk everyone through each project.

Everyone in my class is making such beautiful advanced jewelry in such a short time. All the students whom I have spoke to are very happy with the school and their progress with learning. Most people sign up again and again.

This is a new school and I know Ms. Hanson is working hard at perfecting her company and the education of her students.

I say this place is a winner. Although it is only a little more expensive them some of the trade schools, it is a private education! All schools have complaining students. If you want to learn jewelry in NYC this is the place. I recommend it to anyone.

• Pros: beautiful studio, great teachers, I really learned
• Cons: Not open enough nights

10/05/09

Fool's Gold

by VSCohen85

By promising to deliver instruction in high-end contemporary jewelry design, Kristin Hanson has stumbled upon a highly lucrative niche as there’s a notable absence of instruction in this space. Unfortunately, she fails to deliver on all counts.

The best way to judge a school is by the accomplishments of its alumni and not, as Kristin would have you believe, by the relatively meager accomplishments of its founder. I suggest that before handing over an exorbitant amount of money to Ms. Hanson, you ask her for the names and contact details of the successful alumni of hers who attribute their success to Kristin's teaching. I suspect that question will elicit a nervous and fidgety pause. I’d be surprised if she could supply you with a single name.

Now compare that with someone like Frank de Vos, who has been in the business of teaching jewelry design for over twenty years and whose page includes a link to all of his successful alumni (under the community tab), many of whom continue to receive instruction from Frank.

Where’s Kristin’s alumni link? Exactly.

• Pros: Non-competitive, stress-free, with no pressure to succeed
• Cons: High cost, poor structure, ineffective instruction, no alums

10/03/09

Overrated

by LMorris

I was lured in by the sales pitch and deeply regret my decision to take classes. Yes, the space is nice but it's extremely expensive for what you get. K Hanson rarely teaches, and the other instructors are busy designing for K Hanson so they don't have a lot of time to tend to the students. I was also charged $400 (pus tax) for a tool box that I later found out had about $100 worth of materials. There was no supply list, so I could not purchase the materials myself. My credit card was also charged without my knowledge on more than one occasion. Buyer beware!!!

• Pros: The space
• Cons: Not enough attention, price

09/29/09

Be Careful

by MaryBn

Don’t believe the hype! Without going into detail, I will say that it is not what it appears. Her only saving grace in running this school is her highly experienced and talented jeweler, along with one other instructor. Anyone who spent any time in this place knows exactly what I am talking about. If you want to spend your hard-earned money on “atmosphere,” it delivers. But if you want to feel like you are a valued student at a serious learning institution, you may be disappointed. Yes, it is the only school in the area of its kind, but that doesn’t mean you will get out of it what you should. After a relatively short period of time, you will figure out where your money is going.

02/12/09

Best school of it's kind

by runimot

I first went to the studio to take a tour and was amazed by the beautiful loft and highly trained students working hard and focused. The course provides a flexible schedule which is great for someone with a busy life, and gives individual attention to each student. It is so refreshing to be in a program where cool people are all working on their own designs, others schools don't offer. I loved the projects and curriculum that Kristin created.

All the students I spoke to are learning so fast and selling their jewelry right away. I recommend this school to anyone who loves jewelry and design!

• Pros: great studio, skilled instructors, flexible schedule, express trains
• Cons: none

02/02/09

this place is inspiring

by jendaniels

When I first came to the studio, I was looking for a place to go at night and on the weekends to explore a life-long hobby of mine. I had never worked with metal before, but I have always loved beading and making jewelry for friends and family. From the moment I walked in, I wanted to be able to come in everyday. It is such a beautiful and peaceful studio that houses Kristin's gallery, too. The students at the school all have different goals in their jewelry making. So it is fun to see what everyone is working on and get ideas from each other. I lost my job at Christmas, and I have started coming to school here full-time. I have learned a ton about not just making jewelry, but building my own business. This school is a unique and special place, which provides an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in jewelry design. I think the combination of a flexible schedule, one on one training, and the studio's atmosphere make this school one of kind. You have to see it to believe it.

• Pros: flexible schedule, inspiring studio atmosphere, one-on-one instruction
• Cons: none