Welcome
Dedicated to the Expression of Fine Arts & True Crafts in the Caribbean Islands
Our Mission
Caribbean Islands Foundation, Inc.,strives to establish a jewelry industry education and vocational training program to empower the people of the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean, to enter the jewelry industry as viable participants by providing an internationally recognized certification program and global standards of excellence for jewelry production.
Grant Opportunities
Scholarship and professional development grant opportunities.
Classes
Rare Earth Studio Pre-Apprenticeship Program
(Pre-requisite to Rare Earth Studio US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Status)
Rare Earth Studio Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a pre-requisite to the Rare Earth Studio U. S. Department of Labor’s Office of Registered Apprenticeship status. The program’s courses are designed to teach the basic concepts in jewelry design and production, advancing students to designing, creating and producing fine jewelry and objets d’arte, ultimately using high caratage of gold & silver. View the 2012 schedule.
GIA's Accredited Jewelry Professional Intensive Diploma Program
May 24-28, 2010
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Register for one of our many classes on gemology, design, smithery of precious metals, lapidary and other special focus gemology and jewelry related classes, workshops, and seminars. View current classes being offered.
Press Release
Continuing Education Opportunities to Change, Empower and Enhance Lives