L’esprit du Metal, the Louisiana Chapter of the PMC Guild, is very pleased to announce:
ENAMELING: BASICS AND SOME FUN STUFF
An Enameling Workshop with Barbara Minor
January 14 & 15, 2012
Emily V’s Pottery in Carencro, LA
$300
Workshop Details
Barbara Minor is an internationally known enamel artist, who exhibits widely and teaches frequently across the U.S. and abroad. Her work has been featured in “500 Enameled Objects,” “The Art of Enameling,” and “Art Jewelry Today.” She currently lives in Baton Rouge, with her husband, Christopher Hentz who is Professor of Jewelry and Metalsmithing at Louisiana State University. Images of their individual and collaborative works can be found at: http://barbaraminor.com/
10:00 am to 5:30 pm each day, with lunch break
100 E. St. Peter Street
Carencro, LA
(just a few minutes north of Lafayette, off of I-49)
This workshop will introduce essential and fundamental information and skills for successful enameling. Participants will learn and work with a variety of methods for creating complex enameled surfaces on flat metal.
The “basics” will cover metals suitable for enameling and preparation for enameling; information about enamel types and preparation for use; enamel application methods; importance of test tiles; and how to determine “which color to use first”.
The “fun stuff” will include sifted techniques of stenciling, dry screen printing and sgrafitto with opaque enamel colors.
Working time will allow participants to work on and fire pieces using the various enameling techniques demonstrated.
This fee includes Barbara’s instruction and the specialized enameling materials and use of her tools. Each student will be provided with a list of supplies that they will need to bring to the class. This includes things like a Sharpie, dust mask, old magazines, etc.
Students will have the option of bringing their own copper and steel pieces to enamel on, or Barbara will be offering suitable items for sale during the workshop:
Prices for copper or steel circles range from $1.50 – $2.50 with the sizes being 1″ up to 1.5″. Some are flat and some are domed.
Prices for pre-cut/shaped pendants are $16 – $20 and the Un-Adorned Pins (copper blank for enameling with nickel silver backing and tabs for holding the enamel in place) are $45 -$50 each.
Minimum 9; Maximum 12-15 students.
To reserve your spot for this exciting workshop, please email or call Paula McDowell
To hold your seat, a deposit of $150 is due at the time of signup. Final payment will be due on 1/9/12.
If we are unable to meet our minimum number of students (9), or if the class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, deposits will be refunded in full (less processing fees if paid by credit card).
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Louisiana Chapter of the PMC Guild
L’esprit du Metal
lapmcguild@gmail.com
Paula McDowell, President
Simone Palmer, Vice President
Kathy Prejean, Secretary & Treasurer
Katherine Wadsworth, Reality Consultant
