I’m excited to offer an enameling workshop on July 19th. I will teach you how to use powdered enamel for sifting and stenciling, and how to apply threads and lumps to make one or two amazing pendants. Please follow this link:
https://reg127.imperisoft.com/theartcenterhp/Search/Registration.aspx
This summer I’m teaching a 5 week Intermediate Enameling class. The prereq’s are First Time or All Levels Enameling class, and some basic metalsmithing skills like sawing, hammering, and beginning soldering. Please get in touch with me if you don’t know if you satisfy the prerequisites. In this class we can build on your skills and learn more advanced techniques with demos focused on what you need to learn. Some possibilities include Limoges (painted enamels), cloisonné, layered stencils, silver foil, use of oxides, application of glass beads, jewelry settings, 2 dimensional wall art, contour sifting such as enameled bowls, development of designs. You cans sign up here: https://lillstreet.com/departments/metalsmithing-jewelry?search=&dateRange=&page=2
Flower Girl Enamel Picture
Enameling with Gold Leaf
Come check out the new metalsmithing digs at Lillstreet. We have a new expanded studio, and 4 kilns! In this class I go through all the basics of enameling and even some more advanced techniques depending on your experience. this class is open to any level of metalsmithing or enameling. if you have already joined me before for a class, I try to keep things lively by changing up what I teach, so I hope you’ll join us. https://lillstreet.com/departments/metalsmithing-jewelry?search=&dateRange=
It’s hard to believe we are already talking about summer classes. I have a new one starting up on June 26th and running for 4 weeks, at the Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N Ravenswood, Chicago. It will run from 6:30-9:30 pm, and you are welcome no matter what your experience level is for enameling or metal smithing. I cover different topics related to enameling, and try to present what’s important to you. It’s a lot of fun, so I hope you treat yourself to some fun evenings. The picture below shows my son’s work of earrings for his wife that depicts their two cats. You might enjoy painting your kitty or something you love on enamel.
Next weekend I’ll be in Hubbard Woods featuring a selection of my hand crafted jewelry for women. I’ve been enameling and fabricating up a storm. I have a lot of relaxed styles to wear everyday, or on special occasions. I hope you’ll come check it out.
I’m starting another Enameling For All Levels class soon at the Lillstreet Art Center. It begins on October 17th at 10:00AM-1:00PM, and runs on Mondays for 5 weeks. If you’ve ever wanted to get started in enameling or if you’re wanting to get deeper into enameling, now’s the time. Here’s the link that will take you directly to the description. https://lillstreet.com/department/metalsmithing-and-glass
New Spring classes are beginning at Lillstreet in a couple weeks. After my popular Instagram Stories about using stencils when enameling, there was a dramatic response, showing me there is a deep interest in enameling, and leading to almost filling the two classes I am teaching, starting May 9th. There is First Time Enameling on Monday evenings, 6:30-9:30 and All Levels Enameling on Monday afternoons from 2:00-5:00. Hurry up to sign up, and stay tuned to Lillstreet’s website https://lillstreet.com for the early summer classes, which will include All Levels Enameling on Wednesday evenings, in June and July, and some fun workshops on chain mail and Kumihimo bracelets in July.
Red enameled pendant with yellow beads
Classes start again next week for the spring term at Lillstreet. The All Levels Class is great fro the continuing student, or beginner who is confident with having other students nearby who are forging ahead with intermediate and advanced projects. Find that class here: https://lillstreet.com/class/17960. If you are just starting out, and would prefer to be in a class with other beginners, then First Time Enameling is the class for you. You can find this class at: https://lillstreet.com/class/17951.
Learn Cloisonné techniques using transparent enamels on silver foil. A new class starts next week! Check it out at https://lillstreet,com/class/174
It’s been great teaching at Lillstreet in the past year both online and in person. One of my favorite classes is The All Levels Enamels class. In order to keep the classes at Lillstreet small during COVID times, the enamels studio only has 6 students! This is great for personal attention. Lillstreet has a ton of COVID precautions in place, making a perfect time for learning in a safe and secure environment. The students in the enamel classes have been amazing, many of them just beginning, but creating wonderful artistic pieces. Here are some examples of their work. Please visit the Lillstreet website website frequently for new enamels classes.
I am teaching a free Kumihimo class through The North Suburban Needlearts Guild at the Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingston Rd., Northbrook, IL., 60062. Please contact me for details. The fee for supplies is $15.
