METAL210 Image & Form: Enameling Wkshp
May 19–23, 2008

Ancient enameling techniques take a contemporary twist with the use of ceramic underglaze pencils, sifted and liquid enamels, overglaze painting enamels, and ceramic decals. This week-long intensive workshop is about the relationship of metal forms to the enameled image. Students use die-forming, hand-hammering and bending to create dimensional forms in copper. The class then learns how to integrate drawings and paintings into their forms. Participants should bring reference drawings or photos to work from to create their own enamels appropriate for wall pieces, sculptures or jewelry. Beginners are welcome.