Porcelain Enameling on Steel Sampler

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