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W.W. Carpenter Enamel Foundation Workshops
650 Colfax Ave., Bellevue, KY 41073
Phone: 859-291-3800
Email: info@glass-on-metal.com
Introduction
to Enameling -
An Intensive Workshop for Beginners
Instructors: Woodrow
Carpenter & Tom Ellis
Workshop
Date:
Saturday - November 21, 2009 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $75.00 per person, which includes
all materials
We will start with the basics and
have you enameling within 15 minutes. You will quickly move on to
more advanced procedures and selected techniques. By the end of
the workshop, you should have a good idea as to what you wish to
accomplish with enamel.
All tools and materials are
supplied. Participants are only expected to bring a brown bag
lunch, an open mind, and a pair of eager hands. There are fast
food restaurants close by, if you prefer.
If you plan to arrive the evening
before, we recommend Comfort Suites, (859) 291-6700. Tell them you are
visiting Thompson Enamel and you will receive a reduced rate
(rate code
THOMPS) of $89 for a standard room. They are at 420 Riverboat Row,
Newport, KY, and only 4 blocks from Thompson.
Call (859) 291-3800 or by email, info@thompsonenamel.com, to
reserve space.
Cloisonne Workshop
Instructor: Tom Ellis
Date: December 12, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $80.00 per person (Includes all enamels used on project)
Materials Fee: Apprx. $10
(Pending copper choice and length of fine silver cloisonne wire - you may also bring your own materials if you choose)
Workshop Description:
Learn the jewel-like technique of cloisonne enamel. Fine silver ribbon wire will be formed into linear designs. Bending techniques, bending jigs, and how-to-make silver balls with a torch will be demonstrated. The linear wire design is fused by heat to a prefired enamel ground. Silver and/or gold foil will be used under transparent enamel for added highlights.
Transparent and/or opaque enamels are wet-packed into the cloisons. Two or three applications of enamel may be necessary for depth of color and shading. Shading techniques will be shown. The cells usually are filled to the top of the wires, fired, then ground to an even surface. The enamel is then re-fired to bring back a glossy surface.
The finished piece would be suitable as a pendant, brooch, earrings or a small panel/plaque.
Beginning, intermediate or advanced - all skill levels WELCOME!
If you plan to arrive the evening
before, we recommend Comfort Suites, (859) 291-6700. Tell them you are
visiting Thompson Enamel and you will receive a reduced rate
(rate code
THOMPS) of $89 for a standard room. They are at 420 Riverboat Row,
Newport, KY, and only 4 blocks from Thompson.
Call (859) 291-3800 or by email, info@thompsonenamel.com, to
reserve space.
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