MARIANNE GOODELL ENAMELS

IN PERSON COURSES

GUIDED OPEN STUDIO

Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22, June 19*
July 31*, Aug 28, Sept 25 & Oct 23

Hang out with me in the new enameling space at Salt City Smithery. This is a great time to practice what you’ve learned in my two enamel classes plus have access to tools and equipment for enameling! Note, there will be no new instruction in this guided open studio but I will be available to answer questions and give reminders so you can use the skills you’ve just learned comfortably.
Every 4th Friday of the month (January through October).

* June is the 3rd Friday due to a personal conflict
* July is the 5th Friday due to the state holiday

 

INTRO TO  CLOISONNE SPRING BLOOM

March  21 & 28

Cloisonne – 3D coloring with enamel! Join me for an introductory cloisonne enameling course. Learn how to prepare a blank, place cloisonne wires and how to fill the cells with enamel. The students will learn how to apply wet enamels with a brush and how to fire the enamels in a kiln. We will create a vibrant spring blossom working with opaque enamels..

No experience necessary.

TRINKET DISHES & DECALS

April 18

Let’s create some functional art. Learn how to sift enamel on a larger surface to prepare it for your design. Can’t draw, no problem. This course will teach you how to use enamel decal sheets to create designs. You can cut, punch, or tear this material, layer it onto your enameled surface, fire it and create a unique work of art.

No experience necessary.

INTRO TO  ENAMELS

May  2 & 3

Start at the beginning and learn all about enamels. In this course, I’ll teach the fundamentals of enameling starting with explaining enameling terms and demonstrating how to use the tools. From there we will create several different enameled pieces using various techniques all while using a torch. No kilns necessary for this course.

No experience necessary.