Beginning Enamel (Apr 16 & 17, 2025)

CLASS DESCRIPTION:  BEGINNING ENAMEL PENDANT: 

Deborah Kirkpatrick will teach the fundamentals of vitreous enameling in this two-day class. Skills 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 applying a black outline to refine the piece.

DATES:  This is a 2-day class starting on Wed., April 16^th continuing on Thurs., April 17^th

TIME:  from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a short break for lunch each day

LOCATION:  HGMS METALSMITH SHOP AT CLUBHOUSE

COST: Member cost $225.00; Non-Member Cost $250.00

MINIMUM class size is 4; MAXIMUM class size is 6

MATERIALS 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Students must wear cotton clothing and closed-toe shoes
2. Students must bring an N-95 particle mask
3. Students must bring small craft paintbrushes such as:

https://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.

Deborah Kirkpatrick is a former Artist in Residence at the Center for Contemporary Crafts, SNAG, HMAG, GANA, HGMS and GIA member.