Intro to Enamels

Dates & Time: Thursday, September 8th from 4 PM to 8 PM

INTRODUCTION TO ENAMELS CLASS will be taught by Jeanean Slamen on Thursday, September 8th from 4 PM to 8 PM in the Center Classroom & Jewelry Studio. Join us to learn foundation enameling skills using a butane torch. This four hour class will explore both opaque and transparent lead-free enamels on copper forms using safe and efficient processes.

Completing this class will give you the skills to take more specialized enameling classes coming this Fall and work on your own at home or in the HGMS studio. For safety, students must bring a close-fitting mask (not a pleated-style mask) to wear while sifting the enamel powders.

Cost: HGMS members $57; Non-Members $72. Cost includes a $12.00 Material Fee.

There is a minimum of two students and a maximum of five students per class session. Students must complete registration 48 hours prior to the class meeting so that materials and tool kits can be assembled.

Jeanean may provide additional enameling classes: Exciting Enameling Surfaces, Foils & Wire in Enamels, Drawing & Painting on Enamel Surfaces, Textured Metal for Enameling, Raku & Crackle Enamel, Making Settings for Your Enamels

Jeanean Slamen took an undergraduate metalsmithing class eight years ago while working toward a fine arts degree in painting. Since graduating she’s been a jewelry maker who occasionally paints.