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A beginner-friendly enameling workshop where you’ll use powdered glass, color, and shimmering accents to create a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings.
What you’ll do
In this two-and-a-half-hour make-and-take class, you’ll choose one of two copper earring shapes, select a base color, and decide whether to add a stenciled shimmer pattern or a soft gradient accent.
You’ll prepare the copper, use a sifter to apply powdered counter enamel and enamel, and operate a torch to fuse the glass to the metal. You’ll then use a sponge to apply your chosen shimmer accents before firing the earrings again to complete the design.
What you’ll learn
How to prepare copper for enameling
How to apply counter enamel and colored enamel with a sifter
How to safely fuse vitreous enamel to copper with a torch
How to apply shimmer accents with a stencil or gradient technique
How to fire decorative accents into enamel
Great for: Beginners. No prior enameling experience needed.
Instructor: Karen Trexler is a metalsmith, enamelist, and metal clay jewelry artist with an MFA in metalsmithing and enameling from UW–Madison. Her classes make specialized metalworking techniques approachable through clear, hands-on instruction.
Schedule
September 12, 1:00–3:30 PM
Cost: $120 (materials included)
What to bring: Please avoid loose or overly baggy clothing, including wide or flowing sleeves, while working with the torch. If you have long hair, bring a hair tie or arrive with your hair tied back. Shared safety glasses will be provided, though you may bring your own. Feel free to bring water or anything else that will help you stay comfortable during class.
A beginner-friendly enameling workshop where you’ll use powdered glass, color, and shimmering accents to create a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings.
What you’ll do
In this two-and-a-half-hour make-and-take class, you’ll choose one of two copper earring shapes, select a base color, and decide whether to add a stenciled shimmer pattern or a soft gradient accent.
You’ll prepare the copper, use a sifter to apply powdered counter enamel and enamel, and operate a torch to fuse the glass to the metal. You’ll then use a sponge to apply your chosen shimmer accents before firing the earrings again to complete the design.
What you’ll learn
How to prepare copper for enameling
How to apply counter enamel and colored enamel with a sifter
How to safely fuse vitreous enamel to copper with a torch
How to apply shimmer accents with a stencil or gradient technique
How to fire decorative accents into enamel
Great for: Beginners. No prior enameling experience needed.
Instructor: Karen Trexler is a metalsmith, enamelist, and metal clay jewelry artist with an MFA in metalsmithing and enameling from UW–Madison. Her classes make specialized metalworking techniques approachable through clear, hands-on instruction.
Schedule
September 12, 1:00–3:30 PM
Cost: $120 (materials included)
What to bring: Please avoid loose or overly baggy clothing, including wide or flowing sleeves, while working with the torch. If you have long hair, bring a hair tie or arrive with your hair tied back. Shared safety glasses will be provided, though you may bring your own. Feel free to bring water or anything else that will help you stay comfortable during class.