The Enamelist Society Conference - July 24-31 2024
Bronze and Copper Screen Enameling - Six Day Workshop - July 24-26 & 29-31
The Enamelist Society Conference - July 24-31 2024
Bronze and Copper Screen Enameling - Six Day Workshop - July 24-26 & 29-31
pre conference workshop
https://www.enamelistsociety.org/product/Barbara-Minor-Forming-and-Enameling-Bronze-and-Copper-Screen-Mesh
post conference workshop
https://www.enamelistsociety.org/product/Barbara-Minor-Forming-and-Enameling-Bronze-and-Copper-Screen-Mesh
This two-part class will present creating and enameling three-dimensional forms made from bronze window screen and various sizes of copper wire mesh using liquid and powdered enamels. During this two-part class, participants will be creating volume and three-dimensional forms - using bronze window screen and various sizes of copper wire mesh working with methods such as gathering, pleating, folding, creasing, forming, stretching, stitching, and "freehand" manipuation to achieve lightweight, volumetric forms suitable for enameling jewelry or objects. Once the forms have been created we will enamel them using dipped, brushed, or sprayed applications of liquid enamel in combination with and separate from sifted applications of powdered enamel. Additional information on decorative techniques - such as the application of gold or silver foil, gold leaf and glass seed beads and information on setting up an inexpensive spray booth - will be included.
Bronze and Copper Screen Enameling - Six Day Workshop - July 24-26 & 29-31
pre conference workshop
https://www.enamelistsociety.org/product/Barbara-Minor-Forming-and-Enameling-Bronze-and-Copper-Screen-Mesh
post conference workshop
https://www.enamelistsociety.org/product/Barbara-Minor-Forming-and-Enameling-Bronze-and-Copper-Screen-Mesh
This two-part class will present creating and enameling three-dimensional forms made from bronze window screen and various sizes of copper wire mesh using liquid and powdered enamels. During this two-part class, participants will be creating volume and three-dimensional forms - using bronze window screen and various sizes of copper wire mesh working with methods such as gathering, pleating, folding, creasing, forming, stretching, stitching, and "freehand" manipuation to achieve lightweight, volumetric forms suitable for enameling jewelry or objects. Once the forms have been created we will enamel them using dipped, brushed, or sprayed applications of liquid enamel in combination with and separate from sifted applications of powdered enamel. Additional information on decorative techniques - such as the application of gold or silver foil, gold leaf and glass seed beads and information on setting up an inexpensive spray booth - will be included.
-Jewelry (enameling) Workshops in Portugal - examples
Postponed
Jewelry (enameling) Workshops in Portugal
postponed
For registration and information contact Magda Sa at [email protected] or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057444099532
Transparent and Opaque Enameling on Copper with Silver and Gold Foils - October 12-15, 2024
Using silver and gold foil on flat and slightly formed copper in combination with sifted transparent enamel allows for achieving clear, beautiful colors directly on copper, silver and gold in the same piece of enamel.
Participants will learn methods for creating depth, complexity, detail and color range possibilities when using transparent enamels on flat, textured and formed copper. Essential information and skills for successful sifted transparent enamel powder application will be demonstrated and will allow for the creation of gorgeous, clear and colorful enameled surface designs.
This class will focus on use of transparent enamel colors. That said, many of the principles and processes presented are applicable when using opaque enamel colors.
Basic information will include...
- work area and materials – choices, set-up and safe procedures
- metals and enamel types suitable for this technique
- metal preparation, cleaning, texturing and doming procedures
- sifted enamel application and firing methods for counter enamel and base coats on flat and slightly
formed metal
- edge finishing
Specific essentials when using transparent colors
- particle size choice for sifted applications
- washing vs. grade sifting - how to clean and prepare transparent enamels
- color choices – which TR colors do/don’t work well directly on copper and silver
- achieving maximum clarity and rich, gorgeous color directly on copper
- layering transparent colors for depth, detail and (most importantly) clarity
- use of sgrafitto, stencils and dry screen printing* direct on copper in order to utilize firescale
development as a design detail
- subtle integration of textured metal under transparent enamels
- use of underglaze black to enhance textures
- cutting and application methods for gold and silver foil
The objective is for participants to...
- understand enameling basics relative to sifted transparent enameling on copper and foils
- gain confidence while exploring and experimenting with this enameling technique and using the processes learned on their own.
- achieve exciting surfaces that exceed expected results.
Open to all levels
ENAMELING: TEXTURES AND SURFACES – INLAID SEED BEADS - October 16-19, 2024
Learn to accent any of your enamel designs by incorporating glass seed beads!!
Working on flat or very slightly formed copper in combination with opaque (or transparent) enamels, you will be able to achieve detail, texture and pattern through the integration of tiny glass seed beads.
Technical information presented includes….
- metal preparation
- sifted enamel application methods
- application and firing of counter enamel and base coats
- placement and firing of seed beads for differing pattern and textural effects
- surface grinding to create flush inlay “dots” in your design
- edge finishing and setting options
Included will be essential and fundamental information and skills for successful enameling beyond seed bead inlay such as….
- work area and materials – choices, set-up and safe procedures
- metals and enamel types suitable for this technique
- metal doming procedures for this technique
- fast and effective methods of cleaning metal prior enameling
- enamel preparation
- purpose and guidelines for counter enameling
- edge finishing
The objective is for participants...
- to understand enameling basics relative to the seed bead inlay process
- to gain confidence while exploring and experimenting with this enameling technique
- to achieve exciting surfaces that exceed expected results.
- to continue using the processes learned on their own.
* Open to all levels
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Completed Workshops
2024
Le Arti Orafe, Florence, Italy - May 9-10, 2024
Transparent Enameling on Copper with Silver and Gold Foils
SMAF.1 Transparent enamels with silver and gold foils The course will demonstrate how to achieve bright and beautiful colours directly on copper using sifted transparent enamel powders in combination with sheets of silver and gold on flat or gently formed copper surfaces. Participants will explore methods to enhance depth, complexity, details, and maximum transparency, gaining essential information and skills for transparent enamelling and achieving a wide range of colours. SMAF.2 Liquid enamel Students will be guided through exercises that teach them how to understand the material and how it will respond to certain situations. The students will then be asked to begin layering techniques and application methods associated with liquid enamels, pushing the bound aries of what they are learning. Alternative materials will be incorporated into the enamel and firing process. The enamels will be kiln and also torch fired ( this depends if we may bring one torch into the studio), offering more variation to the surface of the enamel. Exploring the possibilities students will be expected to present a collection of their research as demonstration through several pieces with appropriate documentation of their processes. Advanced students will also be asked to develop one process into a completed piece that may be wear able or sculptural.
Guild of Enamellers Conference - April 12-14, 2024
Copper Screen Enameling Workshop - April 13, 2024
Barbara will demonstrate working with and enameling bronze and copper screen mesh. Discussion and demonstration will illustrate possibilities for creating a variety of forms and surfaces when working with each type of screen mesh. Techniques include edge finishing, forming, annealing, bending, gathering and enameling using liquid and/or powdered enamels. Numerous examples will illustrate results possible with the two different mesh types. Participants will have the opportunity to create and enamel screen mesh forms of their choosing.Participants should be familiar with basic enamelling materials/processes
Danaca Designs - Janaury 29 - February 2, 2024
Transparent and Opaque Enameling on Copper with Silver and Gold Foils
January 29 - February 2, Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 5:00
Using silver and gold foil on flat and slightly formed copper in combination with sifted transparent enamel allows for achieving clear, beautiful colors directly on copper, silver and gold in the same piece of enamel. Participants will learn methods for creating depth, complexity, detail and color range possibilities when using transparent enamels on flat, textured and formed copper. Essential information and skills for successful sifted transparent enamel powder application will be demonstrated and will allow for the creation of gorgeous, clear and colorful enameled surface designs. This class will focus on use of transparent enamel colors. That said, many of the principles and processes presented are applicable when using opaque enamel colors. Basic information will include... - work area and materials – choices, set-up and safe procedures - metals and enamel types suitable for this technique - metal preparation, cleaning, texturing and doming procedures - sifted enamel application and firing methods for counter enamel and base coats on flat and slightly formed metal - edge finishing Specific essentials when using transparent colors - particle size choice for sifted applications - washing vs. grade sifting - how to clean and prepare transparent enamels - color choices – which TR colors do/don’t work well directly on copper and silver - achieving maximum clarity and rich, gorgeous color directly on copper - layering transparent colors for depth, detail and (most importantly) clarity - use of sgrafitto, stencils and dry screen printing* direct on copper in order to utilize firescale development as a design detail - subtle integration of textured metal under transparent enamels - use of underglaze black to enhance textures - cutting and application methods for gold and silver foil The objective is for participants to... - understand enameling basics relative to sifted transparent enameling on copper and foils - gain confidence while exploring and experimenting with this enameling technique and using the processes learned on their own. - achieve exciting surfaces that exceed expected results. * open to all levels
2023
Colorado Metalsmiths Association - "Beneath The Surface"
Conference - July 15-17, 2023 https://www.coloradometalsmiths.org/2023-conference-details-registra
Lecture/Demonstration - "Enameling: Preparation, Opportunities, Choices, Growth, Results
Post Conference Workshop - July 19-22, 2023
ENAMELING: Seed Bead Inlay + Gold/Silver Foils + Opaque/Transpaernt Enamels
Learn to create vibrant enamel surface and accent enamel designs by incorporating inlay and foil techniques with opaque or transparent enamels.
Working on flat or very slightly formed copper in combination with opaque (or transparent) enamels, you will be able to achieve detail, texture and pattern through the integration of tiny glass seed beads and enameling foils.
Technical information presented includes a brief introduction to essential and fundamental information and skills for successful enameling.
2022
Barbara is taking this year off from teaching both in-person and Zoom workshops so she can focus on research and new work. See you next year.
2021
See Zoom workshops tab.
2020
September 2020 on Zoom
DRY AND WET SCREEN PRINTING WITH ENAMELS: Making and Using the Image Screens
September 15/22-class - 1-3pm // Office Hours September 18 – 4-6pm - Class Full
DESCRIPTION
Learn to make and use “Image Screens” using your own designs for screen printing enamels - easily and inexpensively in your own studio - with both dry and wet enamels materials!
Working on flat or very slightly formed copper in combination with opaque (or transparent) enamels, you will be able to achieve clear and beautiful images, patterns and illusionary textures in enamel colors or supplements of your choosing.
We will make the screens together in the first class, at which time Barbara will also introduce the “dry screen printing” process.
During “Office Hours” Barbara will answer participant questions and review demonstration information. If time allows, new information can be presented.
In the second class, Barbara will demonstrate “dry and wet screen printing” using powdered enamels and a variety of “other” enamel materials and also show how to combine techniques or materials that can enhance you screen printing results.
Information included - image development // creation of high contrast b/w acetate // exposing, processing and mounting the screen // using the screen with dry and wet enamel materials // significance of screen mesh and particle size choices // other materials and techniques to use with enamel screen printing // application methods and options specific to dry and wet screen printing
This workshop will include essential and fundamental information and skills for successful enameling such as - work area and materials – choices, set-up and safe procedures // metals and enamel types suitable for this technique // metal forming strategies and procedures for this technique // fast and effective methods of cleaning metal prior enameling // enamel preparation // purpose and guidelines for counter enameling // edge finishing
One of Barbara's objectives is for participants to solidify their understanding and confidence with this enameling technique so they can continue using the processes learned on their own.
The structure and components of this class are intended to allow and encourage participants - time to work in their personal studios in-between sessions on techniques demonstrated // to share their individual results and receive feedback from each other and from Barbara on a Private Face Book Group // to get thorough answers to their question from Barbara during “Office Hours” and the the Private Face Book Group // …and to have fun while learning!!!
Supplly list and process outline provided.
Participants must have the ZOOM video platform downloaded on a computer or phone to participate
Students will receive access to the recorded demonstrations for up to two weeks
This demonstration workshop includes office hours with Barbara to answer questions in-between sessions.
2020 - completed workshops
June
ENAMELING: TEXTURES & SURFACES INLAID SEED BEADS
June 20 & 27 Class Sold Out
June 23 & 30 Class Sold Out
June 25 & July 2 Class Sold Out
Session 1
This two hour Zoom workshop will demonstrate use of glass seed beads in combination with vitreous enamels on copper. Information covered includes: metal preparation // tools, supplies, safe practices // sifted enamel application methods // application and firing of counter enamel and base coats // placement, inlaying and firing of seed beads for differing effects.
The goal is for participants to understand enameling basics relative to the seed bead inlay process, to gain confidence while exploring and experimenting with this enameling technique and to achieve exciting surfaces that exceed expected results.
In-Between Sessions - Students apply the techniques demonstrated in Session 1 to prepare for the discussion in Session 2
Session 2 - This two hour Zoom “Follow-up” workshop will continue with the subject of using glass seed beads in combination with vitreous enamels on copper. This class and is intended to allow participants: time to work in their personal studios in-between the two sessions on techniques demonstrated during Session 1 // to share their individual results and receive feedback from each other and from Barbara // to get thorough answers to their questions from Barbara // to have Barbara review the specific information covered during Session 1 demonstrations.
The goal for this session is for participants to solidify their understanding and confidence with this enameling technique so they can continue using the processes learned on their own.
2022
July 4 to July 15, 2022 - cancelled due to family emergency
Enameling Deep Dive: Expanding Your Vision
This in-depth class will expand your enameling vocabulary through an emphasis on technique, process integration, and idea development. Demonstrations will include controlling enamel color and opacity, firing variations, surface design techniques, working with foil and leaf, form development in copper, hot and cold connections, and more! Participants will conduct in-depth explorations of process, develop their ideas, complete samples, and make finished pieces. Class time will be used for demonstrations, samples, work on individual projects, and group feedback. Please note that the content of this ten-day class is similar to the fine-day class that Barbara will be teaching in August. The primary difference is more time for individual explorations in class. Some supplies available from instructor for a fee.
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July 4 to July 15, 2022 - cancelled due to family emergency
Enameling Deep Dive: Expanding Your Vision
This in-depth class will expand your enameling vocabulary through an emphasis on technique, process integration, and idea development. Demonstrations will include controlling enamel color and opacity, firing variations, surface design techniques, working with foil and leaf, form development in copper, hot and cold connections, and more! Participants will conduct in-depth explorations of process, develop their ideas, complete samples, and make finished pieces. Class time will be used for demonstrations, samples, work on individual projects, and group feedback. Please note that the content of this ten-day class is similar to the fine-day class that Barbara will be teaching in August. The primary difference is more time for individual explorations in class. Some supplies available from instructor for a fee.
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2020
July 12-16, 2020 - cancelled due to pandemic
Colorado Center for Metal Arts, Pueblo, CO https://www.coloradocenterformetalarts.com
Enameling Mash-Up: The Fundamentals and Lots of Fun Stuff!!!
Learn inspiring, decorative enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces while you also gain essential information and skills for successful enameling using opaque and transparent enamels.
The fundamental information and skills necessary for you to be confident and successful when enameling include – metal choices and preparation, enamel materials (lead bearing vs. lead free // opaque vs. transparent), enamel preparation and application methods, firing (kiln vs. torch),why and when to counter enamel, the importance of test tiles, flat vs. curved forms, how to know what colors to use first and more.
The fun “stuff” techniques will allow you to create unique enamel pieces when used alone or together. Decorative techniques using opaque and transparent enamels include – graded/layered color application, sgraffito, found/made stencils, dry screen printing, application/firing of silver/gold foil, seed bead inlay, application of decals (iron oxide, solid color, commercially available, vintage), graphite mark/image making on matted enamel and edge finishing and setting possibilities.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will have time to work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or for possible use in future finished pieces.
Instructor will bring some specialized materials for students to purchase.
All skill levels welcome. Materials fee.
July 24-26, 2020 cancelled due to pandemic
Flux Metal Arts, Mentor, OH https://www.fluxmetalarts.com
Learn inspiring, decorative enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces while you also gain essential information and skills for successful enameling using opaque and transparent enamels.
The fundamental information and skills necessary for you to be confident and successful when enameling include – metal choices and preparation, enamel materials (lead bearing vs. lead free // opaque vs. transparent), enamel preparation and application methods, firing (kiln vs. torch),why and when to counter enamel, the importance of test tiles, flat vs. curved forms, how to know what colors to use first, edge finishing and more.
The fun “stuff” techniques will allow you to create unique enamel pieces when used alone or together. Decorative techniques using opaque and transparent enamels include – graded/layered color application, sgraffito, found/made stencils, dry screen printing, application/firing of silver/gold foil, seed bead inlay, setting possibilities and more.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will have time to work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or for possible use in future finished pieces.
August 27-30, 2020 cancelled due to pandemic
Mid-West Metalsmiths - St. Louis, Missouri
"Enameling Explorations: Have It Your Own experimental Way
Subtle Surfaces, Bold Forms, Liquids/Powders, Foils, Screen and More"
Emphasis on exploration and experimentation with traditional and non-traditional enameling techniques with the intent of achieving a wide variety of exciting surfaces and images that exceed expected results. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of enameling basics through use of liquid and powdered enameling methods intended for creating exciting enameled surfaces in a variety of unexpected ways.
The techniques and materials we’ll explore and experiment with include…..
- liquid enamels techniques of dipping, brushing and spraying on flat and formed surfaces that include pre-enameled steel, copper tooling foil and copper screen
- methods for forming copper tooling foil and copper screen
- sifted application methods for powdered enamels in combination with liquid enamels – on wet, dry or fired lquid enamels - stencils, sgrafitto and dry screen printing.
- decorative techniques – in combination with liquid enamels - seed bead, tubing, sawblade inlay; silver and gold foil application on flat or formed enameled sheet and screen; creation of texture using copper filings, copper oxide, sand; decal application – use of solid color and vintage decals.
- setting enamels – some options
Annealed Studio - Cranford, NJ - annealedstudio.com
Enameling: The Decorative Surface
Learn inspiring, decorative enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces while you also gain essential information and skills for successful enameling using opaque and transparent enamels.
The fundamental information and skills necessary for you to be confident and successful when enameling include – metal choices and preparation, enamel materials (lead bearing vs. lead free // opaque vs. transparent), enamel preparation and application methods, firing (kiln vs. torch),why and when to counter enamel, the importance of test tiles, flat vs. curved forms, how to know what colors to use first, edge finishing and more.
The fun “stuff” techniques will allow you to create unique enamel pieces when used alone or together. Decorative techniques using opaque and transparent enamels include – graded/layered color application, sgraffito, found/made stencils, dry screen printing, application/firing of silver/gold foil, seed bead inlay, setting possibilities and more.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will have time to work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or for possible use in future finished pieces.
2019
November 8-9, 2019
Vicenza Istituti Formazione, Vicenza, Italy
Transparent Enamels with Silver Foil and Seed Beads / Opaque Enamels with Screen Printing and Drawing Media
Students will work with four different enameling techniques.
Transparent enameling on copper with silver and gold foil.
Seed bead inlay.
Dry screen printing with opaque enamels.
Drawing on enamel using graphite and metallic markers.
February 15-17, 2019
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Liquid Enameling + Plus
Students will learn the basics of enameling on flat or formed copper using liquid enamels – and – how to integrate use of various liquid and other enamel materials or techniques to incorporate color, surface design, texture, image and more.
Using single or multiple layers of liquid enamels we will dip, brush, spray, dab, flick, drop, scratch, stencil, subtract, add, layer, crack, refire, scrafitto and more.
We will explore adding color through use of powdered enamels and various overglaze painting enamel and drawing materials to incorporate color, surface design, texture, image, etc.
2018
December 14, 2018
Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana, Milan, Italy
https://www.scuolaorafa.com/en/
Transparent Enamels with Silver Foil and Seed Beads / Opaque Enamels with Screen Printing and Drawing Media
Students will work with four different enameling techniques.
Transparent enameling on copper with silver and gold foil.
Seed bead inlay.
Dry screen printing with opaque enamels.
Drawing on enamel using graphite and metallic markers.
September 24-28, 2018
Creative Side Jewelry Academy, Austin, TX - www.creativeside.org
Enameling with Confidence and Individuality
www.creativeside.org/classes/details/1533/enameling-with-confidence-and-individuality
If you are ready to explore color in your designs or want to expand your knowledge in enameling techniques... then this is the class for you. This is a comprehensive class that covers many facets of enameling and surface design.
Through experimental and non-traditional approaches you will learn the essentials of successful enameling using transparent and opaque enamels. Techniques demonstrated will include silver/gold foil application, basse taille, champlevé, and a variety of inlay techniques (enamel shards, seed beads,“spit balls” and copper/silver screen). Other techniques discussed will include the possibilities for combining enamel/metal in designs, soldering before or after enameling, cold/chemical connections for setting after enameling, and fabricated setting possibilities.
Students will create pieces to serve as technical reference or for use in future finished pieces.
All levels welcome. Basic metalsmithing/jewelry skills will be helpful but are not imperative.
October 4-7, 2018
Pocosin Arts, Columbia, NC - pocosinarts.org
Enameling with Foils: Getting Clear Results
Students will learn to successfully prepare, apply and fire transparent powdered enamels on to copper, fine silver or steel - with gorgeous, clear, transparent colors and clean, smooth, opaque colors being the result.
We’ll work with silver/gold enameling foil; embossed ginbari foil; and gold leaf – all used under or over transparent or opaque enamel color – allowing students to increase their enameling color palette; to incorporate textured and patterned foil; and to achieve an “organic” gold look to resulting enameled pieces.
Also covered will be enamel types, metals suitable for enameling, enamel and metal preparation, firing and settings options for enamels.
June 24 - July 7, 2018
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts - http://www.arrowmont.org
Full Tilt Enameling: Learn, Explore and Expand
www.arrowmont.org/workshops-classes/workshop-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=369
Forty years of enameling experience will be incorporated into two weeks of teaching.
Emphasis will be on learning, exploring and experimenting with fundamental and advanced traditional and experimental enameling techniques with the intent of developing and achieving individual exciting surfaces that exceed expected results.
Students will work with a wide variety of enameling techniques including - opaque and tranasparent enamels on flat or formed surfaces; combining liquid and sifted powdered enamels; dry screen printing; use of silver and/or gold foil to achieve color and texture variations; inlaying enamel shards, glass beads, copper screen; metal forming for enamelists; setting ideas and possibilities for finished enamel pieces….plus so much more. All skill levels welcome.
2017
July 13-16, 2017
Pocosin Arts, Columbia, NC - pocosinarts.org
Enameling with a Twist: Combining Liquid and Powdered Enamel on Copper or Steel
$410.00
Learn the basics of enameling on copper or steel using liquid and powdered enamels separately and in combination with each other. Enamel application methods include dipped, brushed or sprayed liquid enamels and sifted enamel powders. Some decorative techniques, combined with the above methods, include use of stencils, dry screen printing, masking scrafitto, seed bead inlay, and foil, leaf or decal application. The infinite possibilities created by combining the liquid and powdered enamel techniques will allow students to develop uniquely individual results. Students will be able to work on flat or formed metal pieces of a jewelry or hand-held-object scale made from copper or mild steel.
2016
August 5, 6, 7, 2016
The Ranch Center for Arts and Crafts - Snohomish, WA
Course # 16857 $450. (+materials fee)
To register: http://www.theranchcenterforartsandcraft.com/Enameling on Die Formed Metal Enameling on Die Formed Metal
Instructor: Barbara Minor
August 5 -7, 2016
10am – 5pm
Learn simple, direct and effective methods for combining and utilizing die formed sheet metal with vibrant, colorful and decorative enameled surfaces. Die forming will add dimension to your enameled pieces. Enameling will add color to your 3-dimensional metal pieces.
Participants will design and make their own dies to be used for repetitive embossing and forming sheet copper or fine silver shapes using hammers and the hydraulic press. After the metals are formed, students will then enamel those die formed pieces using opaque or transparent enamels and a variety of decorative enameling techniques.
Die forming basics will include metal type and thickness choices; torch and kiln annealing; metal and acrylic dies; embossing and texture dies; conforming and non-conforming dies; use of a hammer vs. a hydraulic press for forming and setting options for the formed pieces.
Enameling essentials will include enamel types, properties and application; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice; counter enameling; dry, sifted enamel application methods on formed metal; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities. Decorative enameling techniques will include dry screen printing; decal, metal foil/leaf application; seed bead inlay; and stenciling.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or possible use in finished pieces. All skill levels welcome.
Barbara Minor completed her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in jewelry and metalsmithing at University of Illinois and Indiana State University. She began enameling during graduate school and continued explorations of enamel processes, with the support of research grants, while teaching at the State University of New York at Geneseo. During this time she began enameling on formed metal, creating enamel jewelry and narrative reliefs in enamel. Barbara now lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she has focused on her enameled jewelry, enameled beads and small sculptural objects. She recently began devoting studio time to writing a book about making enameled beads, researching experimental enameling techniques and exploring use of liquid enamels and oxide colors on forms made of copper and copper screen. Barbara has exhibited and marketed her enamel jewelry at major juried craft shows and galleries across the U.S. and abroad. Her work can be seen in 500 Enamel Objects, The Art of Enameling, and Art Jewelry Today. www.barbaraminor.com and www.barbaraminorenamels.com
August 15 - 19, 2016 - Mendocino Art Center -
Enamel Surfaces: Applied Patterns and Markings
Learn inspiring, decorative enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces while also gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling using opaque enamels.
This workshop will allow participants to explore a variety of enamel surface design techniques. Use dry screen printing, found or purchased stencils and scribing through layers of powdered enamel to achieve vibrant, detailed patterns and spontaneous designs. Draw on etched enamel surfaces with graphite pencils, enamel crayons/pencils/markers, and various metals (copper, silver, gold, steel) to develop images, details and surface marks. Add iron oxide, ceramic and luster decals to quickly create repeat designs, realistic images or a lustrous surface.
Students will also learn how to make iron oxide decals and photo emulsion screens (for dry screen printing) via demonstration and discussion.
Enameling essentials to be discussed and demonstrated include enamel types, properties and application; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice; reasons for counter enameling; dry, sifted enamel application methods on flat/slightly formed metal; the importance/creation of test tiles; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or possible use in finished pieces.
A variety of flat squares and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes will be available for students to purchase. Students are welcome to bring copper circles or shapes of their own design, but should limit the size to 2” – 2.5” but no smaller and 1”.
All skill levels welcome. Materials fee.
July 17-22, 2016
Arrowmont School of Art and Craft - Gatlinburg, TN
Enameling with a Twist: Combining Liquid and Powdered Enamel on Copper or Steel
Learn the basics of enameling on copper or steel using liquid and powdered enamels separately and in combination with each other.
Enamel application methods include dipped, brushed or sprayed liquid enamels and sifted enamel powders.
Decorative techniques, combined with the above methods, include (but aren’t limited to) use of stencils; masking; scrafitto; seed bead inlay; and foil, leaf or decal application.
The infinite possibilities created by combining the liquid and powdered enamel techniques will allow students to develop uniquely individual results.
Students will be able to work on flat or formed metal pieces of a jewelry or hand-held-object scale made from copper or mild steel.
Materials fee. All skill levels welcome.
April 22, 23, 24, 2016
Thompson Enamel/W.W. Carpenter Enamel Foundation - Newport, KY
Enamel Surfaces: Applied Patterns and Markings
Learn inspiring, decorative enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces while also gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling using opaque enamels.
This workshop will allow participants to explore a variety of enamel surface design techniques. Use dry screen printing, found or purchased stencils and scribing through layers of powdered enamel to achieve vibrant, detailed patterns and spontaneous designs. Draw on etched enamel surfaces with graphite pencils, enamel crayons/pencils/markers, and various metals (copper, silver, gold, steel) to develop images, details and surface marks. Add iron oxide, ceramic and luster decals to quickly create repeat designs, realistic images or a lustrous surface.
Students will also learn how to make iron oxide decals and photo emulsion screens (for dry screen printing) via demonstration and discussion.
Enameling essentials to be discussed and demonstrated include enamel types, properties and application; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice; reasons for counter enameling; dry, sifted enamel application methods on flat/slightly formed metal; the importance/creation of test tiles; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or possible use in finished pieces.
A variety of flat squares and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes will be available for students to purchase. Students are welcome to bring copper circles or shapes of their own design, but should limit the size to 2” – 2.5” but no smaller and 1”.
All skill levels welcome. Materials fee.
January 15, 16, 17, 2016
ECU Symposium - Greenville, NC
Enameling: After the Basics Dry Screen Printing
Colorful and Exciting Surface Design Possibilities Using Opaque and Transparent Enamels
Barbara will demonstrate how to create complex enameled images, repeat designs and the illusion of texture utilizing dry screen printing with powdered enamels on two dimensional pieces. She will show you how to utilize this process to quickly accomplish colorful, exciting and intricate enameled surfaces via layered applications of sifted and screened opaque and transparent enamels.
Dry silkscreen printing allows one to achieve individual images and detailed designs that are easily repeated, not possible with stencils and possibly too tedious to complete by hand more than once.
The basics – such as enamel types and preparation; color application order; grain and sifter screen size and firing procedures - while not the focus of this presentation, are relevant and will be given appropriate attention.
2015
February 20, 21, 22, 2015
Yuma Symposium http://yumaartsymposium.memberlodge.org
Enameling: Images, Patterns, Textures
Barbara will demonstrate and show examples of inspiring and decorative vitreous enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces.
Dry screen printing and using found or made stencils yields vibrant, detailed patterns, illusions of texture and individualized designs. Drawing on etched enamel surfaces with graphite pencils, enamel crayons/pencils/markers and various metals (copper, silver, gold, steel) allows for further development of personal images by adding intricate details and spontaneous surface marks. Iron oxide, ceramic, solid color and luster decals allow for quick inclusion of repeat designs, realistic images or a lustrous surface.
Enameling essentials will also be discussed and demonstrated, including enamel types and sifted application methods; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice and reasons for counter enameling.
June 26, 27 ,28, 2015
The Ranch - Seattle, WA http://www.artattheranch.com/1501.html
Fun, Elegant, Functional Flatware
Enamel + Formed/Fabricated Metal + Foil + Decals
Learn all the essentials for successful enameling using opaque and transparent enamels on copper or fine silver while creating fanciful and functional handles for preformed stainless steel flatware blanks.
Participants will create handles using copper sheet, tubing or heavy screen suitable for enameling. Application of opaque or transparent enamels will allow for developing unique colorful surfaces with the addition of gold/silver foil, decals and seed beads for details.
Demonstrations will include all aspects of making, enameling and connecting the handle to the flatware blank including basic metal cutting, forming and soldering; basic and decorative enameling techniques done in the round; and attaching the handle to the flatware blank.
A kit fee will cover the cost of three flatware blanks, silver or gold foil, decals and seed beads.
March 25, 2015
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Enameling: Basics and Some Fun Stuff
Colorful, Exciting Images, Designs and Surfaces Using Opaque and Transparent Enamels
Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled images and surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Barbara will demonstrate how to create complex, decorative enameled images and surfaces through use of a variety of innovative techniques utilizing sifted, layered applications of opaque and transparent enamels.
Scrafitto, or drawing through layers of powdered enamel with a pointed tool, yields imaginative results that are free and spontaneous. Using found, made or purchased stencils allows for the creations of multiple layers of repeat patterns and abstract designs. Dry silkscreen printing will be used to achieve individual images and detailed designs that are not possible with stencils. A few other fun and decorative techniques – decals, seed bead inlay, rubber stamps, hot glue stencils, brush/dump - will be demonstrated as time allows.
Enameling basics covered will include which metals to enamel on and why, fast/easy/effective methods for preparing the metal prior to enameling, enamel properties, TR vs. OP - enamel preparation for use and application differences on copper, silver, gold, particle size choice, reasons for and methods of counter enameling, the need for test tiles and dry enamel application methods on flat or slightly formed metal. Making screens for dry screen printing powdered enamels, edge finishing and setting options will also be discussed.
2015
September 11, 12, 13, 2015
Quench Jewelry Arts - Minneapolis, MN http://www.quenchjewelryarts.com/classes.php
Enamel Surfaces: Patterns and Markings
Learn inspiring, decorative enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces while also gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling using opaque enamels.
This workshop will allow participants to explore a variety of enamel surface design techniques. Use dry screen printing, found or purchased stencils and scribing through layers of powdered enamel to achieve vibrant, detailed patterns and spontaneous designs. Draw on etched enamel surfaces with graphite pencils, enamel crayons/pencils/markers, grafitto paper and various metals (copper, silver, gold, steel) to develop images, details and surface marks. Add iron oxide, ceramic and luster decals to quickly create repeat designs, realistic images or a lustrous surface.
Students will also learn how to make iron oxide decals and photo emulsion screens for dry screen printing via demonstration and discussion.
Enameling essentials to be discussed and demonstrated include enamel types, properties and application; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice; reasons for counter enameling; dry, sifted enamel application methods on flat/slightly formed metal; the importance/creation of test tiles; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or possible use in finished pieces.
Instructor will have a variety of flat squares and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase. Students are welcome to bring copper circles or shapes of their own design, but should limit the size to 2” – 2.5” but no smaller and 1”.
All skill levels welcome. Materials fee.
October 9, 10, 11, 2015
The Guilded Lynx, Rigdefield, CT http://www.guildedlynx.com/live/classes.php
Demystifying Transparent Enameling
Do you want to achieve perfectly beautiful transparent colors on any metal every time?
Have you tried using transparent enamels on copper or fine silver, found that you end up with the ugliest colors you’ve ever seen and don’t know how to correct the problem? Are the colors really cloudy, really brown on copper, the reds aren’t red and many colors are nothing like what you expected? And you can’t figure out what to do???
This workshop will teach you why those things happen, how to avoid or correct the problems and how to get perfectly beautiful transparent colors on copper, fine silver and guilding metal….every time!!
You will learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling using transparent enamels. (leaded and lead free)
Barbara will teach you how to apply the enamels using innovative techniques, separately and together, to create diverse results using transparent enamels.
- dry silkscreen printing to achieve repeat and detailed patterns
- found or purchased stencils to create varied and unusual designs
- scribing through layers of powdered enamel to create spontaneous designs.
- achieve extra detail by integrating fine silver or 24kt. gold foil, luster or metallic decals and inlaid glass seed beads.
Enameling basics will be thoroughly covered.
Students will have time to work on and fire their own pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated.
Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested maximum size is 2” x 2” – or - a variety of copper shapes will be available for students to purchase at the workshop.
2014
February 28 - March 2, 2014
Arizona Designer Craftsmen - Tucson, AZ
http://www.azdesignercraftsmen.org/Default.aspx?pageId=106260&eventId=736907&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Enamel Surfaces: Create, Expand and Explore
Expand current ideas, develop new skills and create exciting enameled surfaces within the context of a guided and experimental approach exploring select enameling techniques.
Develop interesting sifted enamel surface designs through use of stencils, scrafitto, dry screen printing and decal application.
Learn inlay techniques using enamel powder and shards, fine silver foil spit-balls, copper or fine silver screen, twisted/corrugated wire and seed beads with opaque enamels.
Demonstration, discussion and hands-on time will allow students to work on enamel pieces that are suitable for finished pieces or future technical reference. While basic enameling information is not the focus of this class, the basics will be discussed as necessary. Some knowledge or experience with basic enameling and metalworking processes is helpful.
Skill level – all levels.
March 7,8,9, 2014 - La Ruche Davis Teaching Studio - Springfield, VA
http://www.laruchedavis.com
Enameling: Subtle Surfaces and Bold Marks
Learn to use liquid enamels in combination with a variety of overglaze and underglaze enamel media to create colorful, spontaneous and exciting enameled surfaces while also gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling.
We will use enamel crayons/pencils/markers, graphite pencils, grafitto paper and various metals (copper, silver, gold, steel) to develop shapes, images, details and marks on etched enamel surfaces. Give your enamels a painterly look with overglaze painting enamels and atomized metals. Add iron oxide, ceramic and luster decals to quickly create repeat designs, realistic images or a lustrous surface.
Enameling essentials to be discussed and demonstrated include liquid enamel types, preparation and application; metals to enamel on; metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; the difference between overglaze and underglaze; using the various media; testing material combinations; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will work on and fire pieces suitable for future technical reference or possible use in finished pieces.
Instructor will have a variety of flat squares and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase on an as-needed basis. Students are welcome to bring copper circles or shapes of their own design, but should be between 2” x 2” and 2.5” x 2.5”.
All skill levels welcome. Materials fee.
March 20-23, 2014 - Enamel Guild North East - workshop and conference
http://www.enamelguildnortheast.org (registration information available on website)
Enameling: Embossed Silver Foil and Transparent Color // March 20 - 21
Learn a decorative enameling technique that yields an elegant and complex enameled surface with a basse taille “look” in fine silver while also gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling using transparent enamels.
Participants will learn to create detailed embossed designs in fine silver foil. Sifted applications of transparent enamel colors will be applied to develop depth and definition of the embossed foil designs after the embossed foil has been fired into place on a base coat.
A demonstration will clearly show participants how to make their own embossing plates. During the workshop, students will use embossing plates provided by the instructor.
While this is not a beginning class, enameling essentials such as - enamel types and properties; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice; grade sifting vs. washing; counter enamel; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities - can be discussed as necessary.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students can work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or possible use in finished pieces.
Instructor will have a variety of flat copper squares and assorted copper pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase. Students are welcome to bring copper or fine silver circles or shapes of their own design, but should limit the size to 2” – 2.5” but no smaller and 1”.
Basic enameling knowledge/ability is preferred. Materials fee.Enameling: Patterns from Silver Foil and Transparent Colors // March 22, 2014
Learn decorative enameling techniques that yield elegant and complex enameled surfaces with depth and pattern while also gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling using transparent enamels.
Participants will use fine silver and fine gold, foil in combination with transparent enamels, to create detailed foil patterns and larger foil surface areas by punching, cutting, tearing, placing and firing. Dry screen printing, stencils and scrafitto – used under and over the foil - will allow for building a more complex design with the illusion of increased depth.
While this is not a beginning class, enameling essentials such as - enamel types and properties; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice; grade sifting vs. washing; counter enamel and when; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities - can be discussed as necessary.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students can work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or possible use in finished pieces.
Instructor will have a variety of flat copper squares and assorted copper pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase. Students are welcome to bring copper or fine silver circles or shapes of their own design, but should limit the size to 2” – 2.5” but no smaller and 1”.
Basic enameling knowledge/ability is preferred. Materials fee.
Slide Lecture - during conference - "Stories of Opportunity: Art Work as a Way of Life" // March 23
Demonstration - during conference - "Making Photo Polymer Screens for Dry Screen Printing Enamels" // March 23
April 4,5,6, 2014 - Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY
Enameling: Basics and Some Fun Stuff // Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque Enamels
Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Use opaque enamels to create complex, decorative enameled surfaces through use of a variety of innovative techniques. Patterned screens for dry silkscreen printing will be used to achieve repeat patterns and detailed designs. Found or purchased stencils allow for creation of varied and unusual designs. Scrafitto, or drawing through layers of powdered enamel with a pointed tool, yields imaginative designs that are free and spontaneous. Ceramic, iron oxide, solid color and metallic decals will be used for added image, color and detail. These techniques can be used separately or together to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast/easy/effective methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, enamel preparation, particle size choice, reasons for counter enamel, and dry enamel application methods on flat or slightly formed metal. The differences between using opaque vs. transparent enamels on copper with fine silver foil, edge finishing and setting options will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or may be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Students may bring their own copper shapes. Optimum size is 2” x 2”.
April 27, 28, 2014
SNAG Conference Workshop
contact and registration info to be added soon.....
Enamel Surfaces: Patterns and Markings
Learn inspiring, decorative enameling techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surfaces while also gaining essential information and skills for successful enameling using opaque enamels.
This workshop will allow participants to explore a variety of enamel surface design techniques. Use dry screen printing, found or purchased stencils and scribing through layers of powdered enamel to achieve vibrant, detailed patterns and spontaneous designs. Draw on etched enamel surfaces with graphite pencils, enamel crayons/pencils/markers, grafitto paper and various metals (copper, silver, gold, steel) to develop images, details and surface marks. Add iron oxide, ceramic and luster decals to quickly create repeat designs, realistic images or a lustrous surface.
Students will also learn how to make iron oxide decals and photo emulsion screens for dry screen printing via demonstration and discussion.
Enameling essentials to be discussed and demonstrated include enamel types, properties and application; metals to enamel on; enamel/metal cleaning/preparation; kilns/kiln furniture; particle size choice; reasons for counter enameling; dry, sifted enamel application methods on flat/slightly formed metal; the importance/creation of test tiles; edge/surface finishing and setting possibilities.
Using the various techniques demonstrated, students will work on and fire pieces suitable for technical reference or possible use in finished pieces.
Instructor will have a variety of flat squares and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase. Students are welcome to bring copper circles or shapes of their own design, but should limit the size to 2” – 2.5” but no smaller and 1”.
All skill levels welcome. Materials fee.
August 22, 23, 24, 2014
The Ranch - Seattle, WA http://www.artattheranch.com/1501.html
Enameling on Steel (or copper) with Liquid Enamels
Explore firing liquid enamels on steel (or copper if you prefer) using variety of techniques for application and creating your designs.
We will apply layers of liquid enamel on shapes cut from sheet steel. We will also apply enamel onto blue “grainite ware” cups, for the fun of it and for “instantly useable results”.
Methods of application include dipping, brushing and spraying. Dipping each piece allows for evenly coating the entire object inside and out. Brushing provides a method for building up layers of white in select areas. Spraying the liquid enamel achieves an even or a graduated coat in specific areas or over the entire piece. Further surface design development will be accomplished through use of stencils, masking, scrafitto, decal application and other decorative techniques. The basics of enameling, along with when to use/not use steel ground, firing and finishing will be demonstrated.
This class will be focused on using liquid enamels on steel and copper. Participants are welcome to also bring their own steel or copper pieces to enamel.
Hands on time will allow students to work on enamel pieces that are suitable for finished pieces or future technical reference.
Some knowledge or experience with basic enameling and metalworking processes is helpful. Materials fee. All skill levels welcome.
September 22 - 26, 2014
Genevieve Flynn Studio - Kansas City, Kansas
http://www.genevieveflynn.com
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque Enamels
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using
Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Create complex, decorative enameled surfaces through use of a variety of innovative techniques. Patterned screens for dry silkscreen printing will be used to achieve repeat patterns and detailed designs. Found or purchased stencils and use of rubber stamps allow for creation of varied and unusual designs. Scrafitto, or drawing through layers of powdered enamel with a pointed tool, yields imaginative designs that are free and spontaneous. Inlaid of glass seed beads create additional detail. Use these techniques separately or together with opaque enamels to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast/easy methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for counter enamel, and dry enamel application methods on flat or slightly formed metal. Edge finishing and examples of setting options will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Instructor will have a variety of flat circles and squares, domed circles and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase for enameling on. Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested maximum size is 2” x 2”.
October 24, 25, 26, 2014
The Guilded Lynx - Ridgefield, CT
http://www.guildedlynx.com/live/
Enameling on Formed Metal
Learn to effectively enamel any formed piece of metal from simple dapped circles to complex repousse.
Focus will be on learning and understanding how to enamel a variety of formed pieces of metal. We will make and enamel deeply dapped domes, simple die formed shapes and basic fold formed pieces using opaque enamels. Transparent enamels may also be used as time allows.
Participants can and/or should bring already formed copper pieces of the type they have interest in enameling for use in their work. Copper pieces can be raised, repoussed, die formed, fold formed, single-shell shell structures, dapped or formed in any other way.
During the class, demonstrations will be done on deeply dapped 3” circles, die formed pieces and fold formed pieces. Also demonstrated will be applying a graded application of enamel color, using stencils, creating foil patterns and decal application.
While this is not an in depth class on enameling basics, essential information for successful and safe enameling will be covered. Such topics include metals to enamel on, fast and effective methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for using varied sifter meshes, and sifted applications of enamel powder. Edge finishing will be discussed and demonstrated.
Since this is focused on enameling on a variety of formed metal pieces, specifics about making enameled beads will not be covered in this class. If you understand how to enamel on formed metal you will understand how to enamel on bead forms.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or may be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Instructor or The Guilded Lynx will have copper circles and squares to purchase for forming and enameling on. Students are encouraged to bring copper pieces they have already formed. Suggested optimum size is approximately 2” x 2” up to 2.5” x 2.5”.
December 5, 6, 7, 2014
Roadhouse Arts – San Antonio, TX http://www.roadhousearts.com
Enameling: Basics and Some Fun Stuff: Colorful, Exciting Images,
Designs and Surfaces Using Opaque Enamels and Decals for Enamel
Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled images and surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Use opaque enamels to create complex, decorative enameled images and surfaces through use of a variety of innovative techniques. Scrafitto, or drawing through layers of powdered enamel with a pointed tool, yields imaginative results that are free and spontaneous. Using found, made or purchased stencils allows for the creations of multiple layers of repeat patterns and abstract designs. Dry silkscreen printing will be used to achieve individual images and detailed designs that are not possible with stencils. Ceramic, iron oxide, solid color, metallic decals and purchased image decals will be used for added image, color and detail. Students will have the chance to make their own iron oxide decals. These techniques can be used separately or together to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include which metals to enamel on and why, fast/easy/effective methods for preparing the metal prior to enameling, enamel properties and preparation, particle size choice, reasons for counter enamel, the need for test tiles and dry enamel application methods on flat or slightly formed metal. The differences between using opaque vs. transparent enamels on copper, making screens for dry screen printing enamels, edge finishing and setting options will be discussed.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop may be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials or can serve as examples for future reference.
Students may bring their own copper shapes. Optimum size is 2” x 2”.
2013
March 9, 10, 2013
Studio Flux, 1810 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
http://thomasmann.com/studiofluxnola.php
Contact: Angele at Studio Flux - 800-875-2115
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque Enamels
Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Create complex, decorative enameled surfaces through use of a variety of innovative techniques. Patterned screens for dry silkscreen printing will be used to achieve repeat patterns and detailed designs. Found or purchased stencils allow for creation of varied and unusual designs. Scrafitto, or drawing through layers of powdered enamel with a pointed tool, yields imaginative designs that are free and spontaneous. Use these techniques separately or together with opaque enamels to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast/easy methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for counter enamel, and dry enamel application methods on flat or slightly formed metal. Edge finishing and examples of setting options will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Instructor will have a variety of flat circles and squares, domed circles and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase for enameling on. Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested maximum size is 2” x 2”.
March 16, 17, 2013
Great Lakes Enamel Guild - Milwaukee, WI
Luscious Surface Designs with Depth using Transparent Enamels
Class will be held at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee.Great Lakes Enamel Guild.
Contact Barb Pelowski more info - [email protected]
April 5,6, 2013
Fine Line Art Center - St. Charles, ILhttp://fineline.org/
for more info contact - Amanda Scheede - [email protected]
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque Enamel Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling. Create complex, decorative enameled surfaces through a variety of innovative techniques. Patterned screens for dry silkscreen printing will be used to achieve repeat patterns and detailed designs. Found or purchased stencils allow for creation of varied and unusual designs. Sgrafitto (drawing through layers of powdered enamel with a pointed tool) yields imaginative designs that are free and spontaneous. Use these techniques separately or together with opaque enamels to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast/easy methods for cleaning prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for counter enamel and dry enamel application methods on flat or slightly formed metal. Edge finishing and examples of setting options will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials. The instructor will have a variety of flat circles and squares, domed circles and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase for enameling on (above materials cost). Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested maximum size is 2” x 2”.
April 20, 21, 2013
La Ruche Davis Teaching Studio - Springfield, VA
http://www.laruchedavis.com
specific class info - http://www.laruchedavis.com/barbara-minor-apr-2013.html
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque Enamels
Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Create complex, decorative enameled surfaces through use of a variety of innovative techniques. Patterned screens for dry silkscreen printing will be used to achieve repeat patterns and detailed designs. Found or purchased stencils allow for creation of varied and unusual designs. Scrafitto, or drawing through layers of powdered enamel with a pointed tool, yields imaginative designs that are free and spontaneous. Use these techniques separately or together with opaque enamels to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast/easy methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for counter enamel, and dry enamel application methods on flat or slightly formed metal. Edge finishing and examples of setting options will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Instructor will have a variety of flat circles and squares, domed circles and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase for enameling on. Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested maximum size is 2” x 2”.
September 6, 7, 8, 2013
Santa Barbara, CA
re-scheduling for summer of 2014. Info to be posted when available.
September 16 - 20, 2013
Georgia Goldsmith's Group - Atlanta, GA
http://www.georgiagoldsmiths.orgTransparent Enameling: Using Underglaze and Overglaze Drawing and Painting Media
Create decorative surface designs and your own images using underglaze or overglaze drawing and painting media and decals with transparent enamels while learning basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Timeless and versatile techniques will be taught, including use of underglaze pencils, chalk, oxides and watercolors, different metals as a drawing media, iron oxide scrafiltto, and underglaze black to create drawn or painted designs under transparent enamels; use of overglaze black and paint to emphasize details and overglaze decals for repeat imagery.
Use these techniques separately or together with transparent enamels on copper or fine silver to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast and effective methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for using graded sifters, grade sifting transparent colors, counter enamel and dry enamel application methods on flat and slightly formed metal. Edge finishing will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Instructor will have a variety of flat circles and squares, domed circles and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase for enameling on. Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested optimum size is between 2” x 2” and 3” x 3”.
October 4,5,6, 2013
The Guilded Lynx - Ridgefield, CT
http://www.guildedlynx.com/live/classes.php
Transparent Enameling: Using Underglaze and Overglaze Drawing and Painting Media
Create decorative surface designs and your own images using underglaze or overglaze drawing and painting media and decals with transparent enamels while learning basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Timeless and versatile techniques will be taught, including use of underglaze pencils, chalk, oxides and watercolors, different metals as a drawing media, iron oxide scrafiltto, and underglaze black to create drawn or painted designs under transparent enamels; use of overglaze black and paint to emphasize details and overglaze decals for repeat imagery.
Use these techniques separately or together with transparent enamels on copper or fine silver to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast and effective methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for using graded sifters, grade sifting transparent colors, counter enamel and dry enamel application methods on flat and slightly formed metal. Edge finishing will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Instructor will have a variety of flat circles and squares, domed circles and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase for enameling on. Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested optimum size is between 2” x 2” and 3” x 3”.
October 17 - 20, 2013
Arrowmont School of Art and Craft - Master Weekend Workshop
http://www.arrowmont.org/workshops-and-classes/workshops/details/417-enamels?xref=419
http://www.arrowmont.org
Class Title and Content - "Enamel Surfaces: Create, Expand and Explore"
Expand current ideas, develop new skills and create exciting enameled surfaces within the context of a guided and experimental approach exploring select enameling techniques. Learn inlay techniques using enamel shards, silver foil spit-balls, copper/fine silver screen, twisted/corrugated wire and seed beads with opaque or transparent enamels. Utilize embossed fine silver foil with transparent enamels. Participate in conversations and ask about subjects related to your current work, changing directions, design challenges, perplexing enamel techniques or surviving the current economic climate. Basic enameling information is not the focus of this class. Students should have knowledge of and experience with basic enameling and metalworking processes. Skill level – intermediate to advanced.
November 8, 9, 10, 2013
The Ranch - Seattle, WA http://www.artattheranch.com/1501.html
Transparent Enameling: Using Underglaze and Overglaze Drawing and Painting Media
Create decorative surface designs and your own images using underglaze or overglaze drawing and painting media and decals with transparent enamels while learning basic information and skills for successful enameling.
Timeless and versatile techniques will be taught, including use of underglaze pencils, chalk, oxides and watercolors, different metals as a drawing media, iron oxide scrafiltto, and underglaze black to create drawn or painted designs under transparent enamels; use of overglaze black and paint to emphasize details and overglaze decals for repeat imagery.
Use these techniques separately or together with transparent enamels on copper or fine silver to create diverse results based on your ideas.
Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast and effective methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, reasons for using graded sifters, grade sifting transparent colors, counter enamel and dry enamel application methods on flat and slightly formed metal. Edge finishing will be discussed and demonstrated.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Instructor will have a variety of flat circles and squares, domed circles and pre-formed pendant or pin shapes for students to purchase for enameling on. Students may bring their own copper shapes. Suggested optimum size is between 2” x 2” and 3” x 3”.
2012
June 2,3,4,5, 2012
Bead and Button Show and Workshops - Milwaukee, WI
Topics covered - opaque and transparent enameling
B121024 Basics in Enameling: Luscious Surface Designs with Depth Using Transparent Enamels/June 4,5
http://www.beadandbuttonshowstore.com/b121024.html
August 10, 11, 12, 13, 2012
The Ranch - Seattle, WA
Topics Covered - Experimental Enameling
http://www.artattheranch.com/1548.html
October 5,6,7, 2012
The Guilded Lynx - Ridgefield, CT
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque and Transparent Enamels
http://www.guildedlynx.com/live/classes.php
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque and Transparent Enamels with: Barbara Minor
$395, runs from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Materials/Supplies: A materials fee of $55 is payable at the time of registration
Skill Level: All levels are welcome
Master Workshop - Learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling. Innovative techniques taught will include dry silkscreen printing to achieve repeat and detailed patterns; found or purchased stencils to create varied and unusual designs, and scribing through layers of powdered enamel to create spontaneous designs. Extra detail will be achieved by learning to fire glass beads into your enamel designs. Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces crafted in the workshop can serve as examples for future reference or can be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
November 5 - 9, 2012
Georgia Goldsmith's Group - Atlanta, GA
Colorful, Exciting Surface Designs Using Opaque and Transparent Enamels
http://www.georgiagoldsmiths.org/page/upcoming-workshops
Tuition $475
Supply Kit $65 (approximately)
GGG is offering this 5-day workshop with Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show artist, Barbara Minor. This workshop is perfect for those new to enameling as well as enamellists who want to explore new techniques with an internationally recognized enamel jewelry artist. We will learn inspiring, decorative techniques that quickly yield colorful, exciting and complex enameled surface designs while gaining basic information and skills for successful enameling with transparent and opaque enamel colors.
Using opaque enamels we will explore innovative surface design techniques that will include dry silkscreen printing to achieve repeat and detailed patterns; found or purchased stencils to create varied and unusual designs; and scribing through layers of powdered enamel to create spontaneous designs. We’ll then transition to using transparent enamels with the same techniques in combination with underglaze black and silver or gold foil on copper.
Using these techniques - separately or together with opaque or transparent enamels – will allow you to achieve diverse results based on your ideas. Extra detail will be achieved by learning to inlay enamel color and glass seed beads into your enamel designs. Enameling basics will include metals to enamel on, fast/easy methods for cleaning metal prior to enameling, particle size choice, counter enamel and dry enamel application methods on flat and slightly formed metal.
Students will have time to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated. Pieces created in the workshop will serve as examples for future reference or will be suitable for setting with other jewelry techniques and materials.
Barbara Minor has degrees in jewelry and metalsmithing. She began enameling during graduate school, continued explorations of enamel processes, and began enameling on formed metal, creating enamel jewelry and narrative reliefs in enamel. Barbara now lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she concentrates of her enameled jewelry and small object designs as well as research on experimental enameling techniques and making enameled beads. Barbara conducts workshops, lectures and demonstrations on a variety of subjects related to enameling on metal, metal and forming, and design/pattern development using enamel color for crafts schools, universities and guilds. Barbara exhibits and markets her enamel jewelry at major juried craft shows and galleries across the U.S. and abroad. You can see her work in the May 2012 issue of the Art Jewelry magazine or at http://www.barbaraminorenamels.com/, http://www.barbaraminor.com.
When: Monday-Friday, November 5-9, 2012
How much: $475
$65 supply kit fee payable to the instructor
Where: Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, Loudermilk Center
1824 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 875-7483
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Questions: Email [email protected]
More info at Georgia Goldsmiths Group website: http://www.georgiagoldsmiths.org
