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Classes  >>  Enameling & Metal Coloration



A variety of options exist to add color to metal, from chemical patinas to unique painterly techniques using pigments. Another is enameling, a process of fusing pigmented glass powder to a metal substrate at very high temperature, resulting in an extremely durable finish. Enameling was historically used for signage and provides opportunity for a wide range of techniques, from resists to screenprinting, to add color to metal.



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Please read these FAQs for details about what to bring/wear, refund policy, age requirements and more. We've also compiled a sensory rubric with more information about what to expect in a particular type of class. 

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Upcoming classes

  • Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: Winter Mugs

    • Sun, January 18, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 4
    Register

    Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite winter theme -- snowflakes, mittens, sledding, trees and more!

    You'll start by choosing a mug in your favorite color and then learn to paint on your own decoration and imagery using porcelain enameling techniques. Next, your mug will be fired to create a durable finish on your design. Afterwards, you'll be able try it out as we share cocoa or hot cider (your finished mug will be all non-toxic materials)! Participants of all ages are welcome, but children under 9 should plan to register with an adult.

    This class is appropriate for beginners or those with some enamel experience.

    $70 ($55 tuition + $15 materials)  
    Open to ages 9 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

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  • Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: Valentine Mugs

    • Sun, February 01, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 4
    Register

    Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite Valentine theme --  hearts, flowers, and cupids -- or perhaps you are feeling more in the mood for thorns, daggers, and fire? Both takes on this holiday are welcome!

    You'll start by choosing a mug in your favorite color and then learn to paint on your own decoration and imagery using porcelain enameling techniques. Next, your mug will be fired to create a durable finish on your design. Afterwards, you'll be able try it out as we share cocoa or hot cider (your finished mug will be all non-toxic materials)! Participants of all ages are welcome, but children under 9 should plan to register with an adult.

    This class is appropriate for beginners or those with some enamel experience.

    $70 ($55 tuition + $15 materials)  
    Open to ages 9 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

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  • Copper Enamel Jewelry Sampler

    • Sun, March 01, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
    • 0
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    Manifest your creative vision by creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces colored with a rich palette of enamels. In this sampler style class, we'll explore basic copper enamel techniques using pre-fabricated or hand cut copper shapes.

    You will walk away from this course with a new excitement for working with glass, color and metal.

    In this workshop you will learn:

    • kiln-fired and torch-fired enameling
    • at least three dry enameling techniques including sifting, fade, lump & thread, and more
    • basic jewelry finding connection techniques to bring your copper enamel pieces together

    $70 ($55 tuition + $15 materials) 
    Open to ages 16 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night


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  • Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: Lucky Mugs

    • Sun, March 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 8
    Register

    Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite lucky theme -- think four-leaf clovers, horse shoes, Celtic knots and all things Irish for those that celebrate -- or bring your own theme to your one of a kind mug!

    You'll start by choosing a mug in your favorite color and then learn to paint on your own decoration and imagery using porcelain enameling techniques. Next, your mug will be fired to create a durable finish on your design. Afterwards, you'll be able try it out as we share cocoa or hot cider (your finished mug will be all non-toxic materials)! Participants of all ages are welcome, but children under 9 should plan to register with an adult.

    This class is appropriate for beginners or those with some enamel experience.

    $70 ($55 tuition + $15 materials)  
    Open to ages 9 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

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  • Porcelain Enameling on Steel Sampler

    • Mon, March 16, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 7
    Register

    Learn the time-honored techniques of creating artwork with porcelain enamel. In this workshop, you'll learn to create a simple shape in enameling steel and then to safely apply rich color and create imagery by fusing porcelain enamel to the surface. We'll work with thin gauge enameling steel as our base, onto which we'll add kiln-fired illustrative imagery using porcelain glass enamels creating jewelry-scale works of art. You'll also have the option to add findings such as jump rings and chain to create jewelry pieces. Skills covered in this course include:

    • Basic shaping techniques used with enameling steel
    • Application methods including sgraffito, painting, sifting, and stenciling
    • Kiln firing safety and operation
    • Basic techniques for adding findings

    This workshop is aimed at beginners to porcelain enameling. You can expect to make one to three jewelry-scale pieces.

    $90 ($70 tuition + $20 materials)
    Open to ages 16 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

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