-M2-Taste of Enameling Intensive with Nisa Blackmon

This two-session class will introduce students to the basics of using opaque enamels on copper.  Vitreous enamels are ground glass powders that are applied to metal and fused on permanently in a kiln.  Designs are built up using several layers with separate firings for each layer.  Enameling is an exciting medium, colorful, durable and full of design opportunities -- great for 2-D artists who want to expand their media horizons, or for beginners who want to make a cool piece of jewelry!  We will be working with sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, wet-packing and kiln-firing techniques on a jewelry scale (but also applicable to larger formats).   Students will take home at least one finished piece to use as a pendant, charm, or keychain. 

 All materials and tools provided.