Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13, 2022
All That Glitters: Using Patterned/Embossed/Burnt Gold Foil in Enamel – GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!
In this workshop, you will learn a cost-effective way to incorporate gold into jewelry scale enamel projects by capturing gold foil and leaf under and over glass. Jan will demonstrate three specific techniques along with many samples and finished projects. Jan’s goal is to provide students with a better understanding of the ways in which gold foil can be manipulated to create exciting, high-impact textures and patterns.
Along with the use of gold, there will be many tips and techniques to achieve a crisp, detailed stencil that is pivotal to this and many enamel designs. (While silver foil can be used, the results will not be as crisp, because of the difference in the foil’s thickness.)
This workshop is open to all levels but these techniques are best utilized by some foundation and experience in enamel.
Session 1
In this 2-hour Zoom workshop, Jan will demonstrate three different ways to use gold foil to enhance small enamel projects.
The following will be covered in this session:
Metal preparation
Basic enamel procedures
Sifters and sprayers
Surfactants
Preparation of gold foil/silver foil/gold leaf
Stencils
Jan will provide homework assignments for students to complete between the two sessions. Students will have the opportunity to practice the techniques taught and to share pieces at various stages of completion in Session 2. Jan will set up a private Facebook group so there can be interaction/discussion/questions answered.
Session 2
In this 2-hour Zoom class, Jan will build on the information from the first session. The group will review and discuss student pieces. Jan will trouble-shoot, answer questions, and give suggestions for alternative enhancements. There will be a demo of the gold leaf usage.
In addition, Jan will cover the ins and outs of sugar firing in this session.
At the close of the two sessions, participants come away with not only exciting new foil techniques, but also valuable enamel insights from a leader in the field to benefit their practice.
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JAN HARRELL BIO
Jan has been involved in the enamel medium for more than 40 years. She received her BFA in Jewelry and Enamel from Texas Tech University. After raising her family, she resumed her studies at the University of Houston where she received her MFA in Sculpture in 2007. For the last 25 years, she has been the enameling instructor at the Glassell School of Art, the teaching school for the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas. Jan exhibits jewelry scale and small object work nationally and internationally and has been the recipient of numerous awards. Her work is included in several books on enameling and metalsmithing. View her work on the web site www.janharrell.com.
This course takes place over one weekend:
Dates: Part 1: Saturday, November 12, 2022 — 12:30PM-2:30PM (2 hours)
Part 2: Sunday, November 13, 2022 — 12:30PM-2:30PM (2 hours)
Location: Zoom Virtual Workshop — You will need a computer, tablet or cell phone with a web browser or Zoom app to participate.
Member Price: $130 / Non-member Price: $180
Refunds and Cancellations:
Workshop fees are refundable up until October 29, 2022 (less a 10% administrative fee). Workshop cancellation notification must be made in writing (email is preferable). Workshop fees will not be refunded after October 29, 2022 if the resulting vacancy cannot be filled.