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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
NEW FORMAT - WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Workshop
Dates:
March 6 & 7, 2010 - Saturday and Sunday
April 3 & 4, 2010 - Saturday and Sunday
May 15 & 16, 2010 - Saturday and Sunday
Sign up for one or both days - you pick - Saturday and/or Sunday.
Cost: $75.00 per person per day, 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 on both days.
If you have taken the "Intro to Enameling Workshop" before, the second day (Sunday) will have new and different procedures and techniques to learn.
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.
Class Registration - Call (859) 291-3800 or by email, info@thompsonenamel.com, to
reserve space.
Painting On Enamel Workshop
Instructor: Tom Ellis
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $80.00 per person (Includes all enamels used on projects)
Materials Fee: Estimated $5 to $10 (Thin copper and pre-enameled steel tiles - pending your material choices - you may bring your own thin copper and/or pre-enameled steel tiles if you choose)
Workshop Description:
Experience Thompson Enamel painting products which will include Acrylic enamels, Enamel Marking Pens, and Carefree Lusters.
Formats will be on thin copper (for jewelry shapes) and on flat pre-enameled steel tiles (for wall works) . Learn to cut, emboss and shape thin copper into pendants, brooches, earrings forms. These will be enameled with white opaque enamel, which will be used as a "canvas" for painting applications.
Flat pre-enameled steel tiles make a good "canvas" for works to be framed and hung on the wall.
What you will learn:
*How to prepare Acrylic Enamels for use *Mixing mediums - what they are and how to choose *How to transfer an image outline* How to apply painting products - washes, brush stroke, stippling, details, texture, sgraffito, etc. *How to mix colors - physically mixing or by layering *How to fire painting enamel products* Using a thin coat of clear enamel to create depth in your painting *Highlights and accents - using Carefree lusters and/or silver and gold foil and 80 mesh transparent enamel *Creating jewlery shapes from thin copper for painting format
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.
Glass on Metal on Glass on Metal
Instructor: Averill Shepps
Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM both days
Cost: $200 for 2-day workshop - plus materials fee (apprx. $25 depending on material choices)
Workshop Description
Students will explore forming and texturing copper and fine silver foils (thicker than are normally used) and firing them onto pre-enameled surfaces. Small plates or jewelry may be produced using the learned techniques. Some enameling experience is needed for this class.
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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