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SUMMARY:Beginning Enamel (Jul 12 & 13\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:CLASS DESCRIPTION:  BEGINNING ENAMEL PENDANT:   \nIn this class\, we will cover the fundamentals of vitreous enameling. This will include metal preparation\, sifting\, wet-packing and counter enameling. We will be transferring the image of a simple sunflower and filling it with colors using both transparent and opaque enamels. We will also cover attaching glass balls to the enamel and using outline black to refine the piece. \nThis will be a two day class starting on Saturday July 12\, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and\ncontinuing on Sunday\, July 13\, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a short break for lunch. The cost\nof the class is $225.00 for members; $250.00 for nonmembers. Class size is four to make and limited to\nsix.  \n  \nDATES:  This is a 2-day class starting on Sat.\, July 12th continuing on Sun.\, July 13th \nTIME:  from Sat\, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, Sun 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, with a short break for lunch each day \nLOCATION:  HGMS METALSMITH SHOP AT CLUBHOUSE \nCOST: Member cost $225.00; Non-Member Cost $250.00 \nMINIMUM class size is 4; MAXIMUM class size is 6 \nMATERIALS INCLUDED:  Enamels\, copper blank\, a very small liner brush and all other equipment will be provided\, along with an inexpensive bezel setting for the finished enamel. \n  \nOTHER REQUIREMENTS: \n\n Students must wear cotton clothing and closed-toe shoes\nStudents must bring an N-95 particle mask\nStudents must bring small craft paintbrushes such as:\n\nhttps://www.michaels.com/product/golden-synthetic-round-acrylic-brushes-4pc-by-artists-loft-necessities-10171138?com_id=PLP_RecentlyViewed&path=recentlyViewedPlp or these https://www.hobbylobby.com/art-supplies/brushes/curate-colour-mini-paint-brushes—9-piece-set/p/64228?queryId=0bfc822da7b2e36ac6ab1fe7be252283. \n  \nDeborah Kirkpatrick is a former Artist in Residence at the Center for Contemporary Crafts\, SNAG\, HMAG\, GANA\, HGMS and GIA member. \nThis is an example of the piece we will be making. \nBeginning Enamel Pendant \nHere are examples of some past students’ work:
URL:https://hgms.org/event/beginning-enamel-jul-12-13-2025/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
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