Enamed work by Joanne Conant

Level: Intermediate and above
Requirements: Basic Enameling Experience
Program: Winter
Status: Wait List
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: $ 450
Materials: $ 35
Date: March 30, 2012 - April 01, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Location: Metalwerx

Try this unusual technique, developed by Camille Fauré in Limoges, France, in the early twentieth century. Forty-mesh enamel is sculpted into three dimensional shapes on a layer of silver foil using special tools and techniques...A fascinating addition to the enamellist's toolbox.

Over three days, students will explore the use of colorful transparent enamels to create a very unusual look. This technique was almost lost to history - let's find it again! All skill levels welcome.

You can see more examples of Joanne's enameled artwork on her website www.JoanneConant.com.

Materials & Tools

The is an estimated $35 materials fee for this class. It is payable upon registration and includes transparent enamels, 40 mesh enamel, painting enamel, enamel carrying container, and copper.

Students Should Bring:

• An eyedropper
One or two fine tipped brushes (e.g. Robert Simmons hobby brush, round in 20/0, 10/0, 0)
• Small Scissors
• Extra fine point sharpie marker
• An eyedropper
• Drawing paper and pencil
• Four small glass containers (such as a custard dish)
• Small sheet of glass for china pain (4" x 6" or similar -- from a picture frame)
• Artist spatula for china paint
• Colored pencils or water colors for rendering your design
• 1 sheet of Ginbari Foil (can be purchased from Enamel Works 206-525-9271)