(Winter25) Jewelry: Cloisonné Enameling Course

01/01/2025 10:00 AM - 12/31/2025 12:00 PM ET

Description

Cloisonné Enameling Course with Lucinda Sheldon
Dates: Saturdays
​Dates: March 8, 15, 22
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Jewelry Studio
Fee: $150 for 3 week course includes 2” square piece of fine silver, cloisonné wire provided. Wooden boxes to set enamel pieces in are an extra $35.​

Cloisonné involves designing with silver wire using transparent enamels on fine .999 silver. In this 3 class course, you will learn how to design and enamel a 2” fine silver square. This piece may be mounted on a wooden box or framed (box and frame are not included in course).

Week One:

  • Line drawing to fit the 2” fine silver square
  • Copy line drawing with fine silver cloisonne wire
  • Counter fire the 2” silver square

Week Two:

  • Apply formed silver wires to top of 3” square
  • Begin coloring in design with wet packed enamel
  • (Each piece can take as many as ten firings to complete)

Week Three:

  • Continue with any enameling to complete your piece
  • Learn finishing techniques and set finished enamel in box or frame.