Introduction to Enameling
with Kathleen Gatliffe
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $95 current BoMA members
$115 for non-members
Materials fee: $25
Location: Boulder Community Arts
4919 Broadway St, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Class Description
Vitreous enamel is an ancient technique for adding beautiful color to jewelery and other objects by melting glass and fusing it to metal. Originally developed by the Persians, artists through the ages have found myriad ways to express themselves through its versatility. In this class students will begin their own artistic journey with enamel. Students will produce a pair of earrings, a pendant, and large pictorial image. Prior metalsmithing experience is helpful but not necessary.
We'll take a break for lunch and there are places nearby to grab a bite, but you can also bring your lunch if you want more workshop time to practice.
Tools and Equipment
What you’ll want to bring:
Dust mask
Flat nose jeweler’s pliers
Small piece of 400 grit sandpaper
Tweezers
Card-stock
Scissors (or Xacto knife and cutting mat)
Glossy magazine
Six plastic spoons
Students can bring their own enamels if they have them, lead free and copper compatible only (optional)
Cash or check made out to Kathleen or cash for the Materials Kit
Materials Kit
Instructor will provide use of enamel and sifters, copper shapes, diamond bits, earring hooks (2), jumprings, sandpaper and kiln
About the Instructor
Kathleen Gatliffe is a jeweler and artist working in Superior, Colorado. Her interest in combining art with cutting edge technology led her away from the usual art school path and towards engineering. Originally a painter, she turned to metal and glass as an ideal way to marry her love of science with her passion for art. She sits on the board of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association and is a docent at the Kirkland Museum in Denver.
Maximum eight (8) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $95 current BoMA members
$115 for non-members
Materials fee: $25
Location: Boulder Community Arts
4919 Broadway St, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Class Description
Vitreous enamel is an ancient technique for adding beautiful color to jewelery and other objects by melting glass and fusing it to metal. Originally developed by the Persians, artists through the ages have found myriad ways to express themselves through its versatility. In this class students will begin their own artistic journey with enamel. Students will produce a pair of earrings, a pendant, and large pictorial image. Prior metalsmithing experience is helpful but not necessary.
We'll take a break for lunch and there are places nearby to grab a bite, but you can also bring your lunch if you want more workshop time to practice.
Tools and Equipment
What you’ll want to bring:
Dust mask
Flat nose jeweler’s pliers
Small piece of 400 grit sandpaper
Tweezers
Card-stock
Scissors (or Xacto knife and cutting mat)
Glossy magazine
Six plastic spoons
Students can bring their own enamels if they have them, lead free and copper compatible only (optional)
Cash or check made out to Kathleen or cash for the Materials Kit
Materials Kit
Instructor will provide use of enamel and sifters, copper shapes, diamond bits, earring hooks (2), jumprings, sandpaper and kiln
About the Instructor
Kathleen Gatliffe is a jeweler and artist working in Superior, Colorado. Her interest in combining art with cutting edge technology led her away from the usual art school path and towards engineering. Originally a painter, she turned to metal and glass as an ideal way to marry her love of science with her passion for art. She sits on the board of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association and is a docent at the Kirkland Museum in Denver.
Maximum eight (8) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 5 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 3-5 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 3 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
