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Call (859) 291-3800 or by email,
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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 Glass Classes - Enameling and Kiln Forming Workshops
Instructor: Joseph Drury
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-9:30 pm (by Appointment)
Saturday Afternoon, 2:00-5:00 pm (by Appointment)
Cost: $65 per session, $175 for three sessions. Discounts for groups of 3 or more (registering at the same time).
In these classes, you will learn to create from recycled and repurposed glass sources and special Thompson Enamels. Recycling 'glass into art' techniques will be taught by accomplished artist and sculptor Joseph Drury. While these techniques can be applied to enameling on any surface, the primary focus will be on learning how to apply enamels to glass for the creation of sculpture, jewelry, window hangings, bowl and plate forms. These workshops are suitable for all students beginning through advanced. Beginning students learn safety, proper ways to apply and fire the enamel. Each student produces at least one artwork per session!
All materials supplied for the workshops. Workshops are limited to only 12 students per session.
Register now by contacting Joe Drury directly at (859) 240-0046; e-mail joedrury@msn.com, www.joedrury.com OR register through Thompson Enamel (859) 291-3800, sales@thompsonenamel.com
Glass on Metal on Glass on Metal
Instructor: Averill Shepps
W.W. Carpenter Enamel Foundation
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.
Enameling Potpourri: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks - OATKA School of Glass
Date: January 23-25, 2010 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
Instructor: Katharine Wood
Cost: $650.00 (Includes all materaials)
Discounted if Beginner & Potpourri Class taken together - $800.00 for 4 Days
Experienced enamellists will enjoy the wealth of tips, tricks, and variations presented in this three day workshop. Basics will be reviewed on the first day (enameling applications, color theory, basic techniques, etc), and each student will start a small project involving various techniques, such as cloisonne, fire-scale painting, traditional and experimental embedding, overglazes, and much more. Different ways for finishing and setting/mounting a piece will also be discussed.
This class is a more inclusive format which is more satisfying than focusing on just one technique, and will allow us to adjust the class to the needs of the participants.
Contact: Amanda Taylor. E-Mail amanda@oatkaglass.com OATKA School of Glass, 2nd Floor, 56 Harvester Ave., Batavia, NY 14020. Phone: 585-300-7606 fax 585-486-7797 http://www.oatkaglass.com
class email info@oatkaglass.com
Liloveve Jewelry School - 6 Week Enameling Course
Instructor: Katrina LaPenne
Date: Jan. 23rd - Feb. 27th - Saturdays, 3-6 PM
Cost: $400
Liloveve Jewelry School, New York: Liloveve Jewelry School is an acclaimed Jewelry Studio and Gallery located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York City. We offer a wide range of fun and informative classes designed to encourage and cultivate appreciation of handmade work. The Liloveve Gallery features our collections of hand crafted Wedding and Engaugement Bands, and offers custom design and gemstone consultation. Gallery openings include curated shows of jewelry art along with paint, photography, and mixed media artists explore our various shared sources of inspiration.
The Liloveve Jewelry School offers fun, informative classes and workshops in the art of handcrafting jewelry. Founded by a jewelry artist, the Studio is a professional environment for the exploration of jewelry fabrication and design.
Our next Enamel Class is a 6 week course (Jan 23 - Feb 27th Saturdays 3 - 6 pm), taught by Katrina LaPenne, course fee $400. We learn the basics of sifting, wet working inlay, stenciling and sgraffito for both torch fired and kiln fired enamel. Experiment with colors on copper stampings, students with metals experience may bring their own silver pierced work. More advanced techniqes including cloisonne, depletion gilding, basse taille and champleve will be introduced in the class.
North Seattle Community College Enameling Workshop
For information:
http://www.campusce.net/nscc/course/course.aspx?C=784&pc=1&mc=71&sc=
Our new workshop is available for open time use. You supply your metal, we will supply a reasonable amount of enamel. The charge is $5 per hour. Hours are 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Saturdays and evenings by appointment. Call ahead so we can turn the furnace on.
This facility is available at $7.50 an hour. Same hours and days as small scale. Again, please call ahead so we can turn the furnace on.
