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• Enameled Copper Jewelry Exploration

  • Start
    Mon, April 06, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, May 04, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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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 exploratory and skill-building class. We will cover basic enameling application and techniques as well as copper preparation and treatment. Basic finding attachment will also be covered. Safety and exploration of your creative vision are priorities in this course, and you can expect to make several completed pieces during our time. No experience required!

  In this course you will learn:

  • kiln-fired and torch-fired enameling
  • copper forming and preparation for enamel applications
  • dry enameling techniques including sifting, fade, lump & thread, and more
  • optional advanced wet application technique.
  • basic jewelry finding connection techniques to bring your copper enamel pieces together

  $265 ($225 tuition + $40 materials)  |  5 sessions
  Open to ages 16 and up.

  Instructor: Jess Night 

  
  

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• Porcelain Enameling for Screenprinters

  • Start
    Sat, April 11, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, May 16, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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  Porcelain enameling is an ancient decorative technique that is highly durable and UV-resistant, making it ideal for permanence in the outdoors. The process involves fusing powdered glass mixed with pigmented minerals to a metal substrate at high heat. This class will introduce you to silk-screen printing on enameling steel. This is a rare opportunity to learn both a traditional printmaking technique as well as an established metal finishing method.

  We'll start with a review of the history of enameling as well as printing. You'll get instruction on all of the facets relating to prepping the steel, enamel mixing and kiln management. Additionally, lessons in setting up screens, setting up the workspace, as well as pulling a print will be presented. The instructor will share past examples of his and others’ work to guide you to a successful project. This class is perfect for anyone with screen-printing experience who wants to learn an additional method suitable for public art applications as well as those who want to learn the basics of one of the most flexible print-making methods around.

  $395 ($270 tuition + $125 materials)  |  6 weeks
  Open to ages 18 and up.

  Instructor: Connor Rice (CRICE)

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• Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: April Showers Mugs

  • When
    Sun, April 12, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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  Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite spring theme -- or bring your own design to make 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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• Photos & Fire: Intro To Torch-Fired Enameling With Photo Decals

  • When
    Sat, May 16, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
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  Join us for a fun introduction to vitreous enameling that is perfect for makers of all experience levels, from total first-timers to more experienced artists.

  After an overview of tools, materials and safety, you'll be guided through the process of torch-firing enamels and photo decals onto a copper substrate to create unique wearable or decorative keepsakes. You'll be introduced to the use of dry-sifted vitreous enamel, paintable enamel, and black and white photo decals. We will explore the design possibilities of combining and layering different photo elements with both opaque and transparent enamels to create pendants, earrings, keychains, or component pieces that can be incorporated into other larger works.

  If you have a personal photo you'd like to incorporate into an enameled piece, please email it to the instructor after you register. Otherwise, you'll be able to choose from provided image decals.

  $85 ($70 tuition + $15 materials) 
  Open to ages 18 and up.
  

  Instructor: Erin Proctor

  
  

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• Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: May Flowers Mugs

  • When
    Mon, May 18, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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  Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite spring theme -- or bring your own design to make 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

  • When
    Wed, May 20, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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  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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