Torch-Fired Enamel Earrings Workshop

San Diego Craft Collective welcomes Ashley Lohr, a special guest artist and educator from Southeast Alaska!

In this workshop, students will be introduced to the art of powder enamel and learn the skills to create 1-pair of torch-fired enamel earrings.

Students will be using lead-free Thompson enamel on copper metal. Enamel is a glassy compound applied to and bonded by heat (fusion) to a metal surface. We will be using a handheld butane torch as our heat source. Learn how to prep, sift enamel, clean fire scale, and fire with a handheld butane torch.

* Students will have their own enameling station/ will not be sharing materials.
* Choose from a variety of copper metal shapes to enamel on.
* Work with 11 Thompson powder enamel colors to choose your palette.
* Use stencils, sgraffito tools, and frit to create your own unique designs.
* All jewelry created will be ready to wear at the end of the workshop.

This workshop is for beginners and for those who’d like a refresher.

All materials to create 1 pair of earrings.

Masks and safety goggles will be provided.

This class is appropriate for ages 16 years and older.

Material fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the start of class
• Scholarships available
• Military and sibling discounts

For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org

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