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Classes/Workshops

We love sharing our passion with you.
We offer many classes for enamelist.
Please click on the PDF's below for the class that interest you.

All classes are private and taught at our private studio
in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
for more info call cheryl anne 727-596-7822
or email us at [email protected]

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Enameling I      Fun & Fabulous Torch Fired Enamel Bead Making

(no experience needed)


Students will learn…

How to cut beads from copper

Preparing techniques before firing

Use of proper tools

Safety measures of setting up your torch

Safety when using enamels

 

Students will learn techniques using…

Enamel Mixes and Enamel Blends for fast, fun, exciting results

Layering and bead depth for effects.

Using Special Effects enamels to create matching bead sets.

Enamel Glitter for Bling power

Finishing techniques after firing

 

Setting up torches

Preparing/making their beads from copper.

Students will be learning basics of enameling beads from start to finish.

We will be using Enamel Mixes and Enamels Blends to create cylinder & oval bead shapes.

Repair clinker beads

 

Each student learns at their own pace, if time allows we can also look into..

 

Swirling techniques

Layering techniques to add depth to beads

Special effects enamels & enamel glitter.

 
Lab Fee includes use of workstations, torch holders, bead pulling stations, mandrels, lamps, copper, mapp gas and Joe Spencer's Original Enamel Mixes & Blends.

Joe designed 12 mixes used in his classes since 1965 and 12 frit blends from 2015. If you have other enamel colored frits on hand or would like to purchase other color mixes we offer, you may do so.

Supplies will be on hand if students desire to purchase additional materials to continue at home.

Please pay lab fee by check or cash

 

Lab Fee: 200.00

Estimated Materials Cost: 0 included in lab fee

Prerequisites: none

 

Students should bring clip on Optivisor or eye protection and a light weight air mask.

Closed toed shoes or sneakers are a must.

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Enameling II   Advance Techniques in Creating Enamel Beads & Components

prerequisites: Cheryl Anne’s Fun & Fabulous Torch Fired Enamel Bead Making

 

Students will review…

How to cut beads from copper

Finishing techniques before firing

Use of proper tools

Safety measures of setting up your torch

Safety when using enamels

 

Students will review techniques using…

Enamel Mixes and Enamel Blends for fast, fun, exciting results

Layering and bead depth for effects.

Using Special Effects enamels to create matching bead sets.

Enamel Glitter for Bling power

Finishing techniques after firing

 

Students will be learning new techniques...

How to create components using 3 and 4 prong trivets

Working with flower wafers

Swirling techniques

 

Students will be reviewing basics of enameling beads using torch.

Preparing/making their beads to enamel.

We will be using Enamel Mixes and Enamels Blends to create beads.

Layering techniques to add depth to beads

Students will be working with special effects enamels & enamel glitter.

 

Each student works at their own pace, if time allows we can...

Work with matching components using 3 and 4 prong trivets.

Work with wafers


Lab Fee includes use of workstations,
torch holders, bead pulling stations, mandrels, lamps, copper, mapp gas and Joe Spencer's Original Enamel Mixes & Blends.

Joe designed 12 mixes used in his classes since 1965 and 12 frit blends from 2015. If you have other enamel colored frits on hand or would like to purchase other color mixes we offer, you may do so.

Supplies will be on hand if students desire to purchase additional materials to continue at home.

Please pay lab fee by check or cash

 

Lab Fee: 200.00

Estimated Materials Cost: included in lab fee

Prerequisites: none

Students should bring clip on Optivisor or eye protection and mask if desired.

Closed toed shoes or sneakers are a must.


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There are many things we can share with you that are not covered in these classes.

We can work with you towards your individual goals.

Give us a call, we can see what it is that you desire to learn.


All classes are private and taught at our private studio in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
for more info call cheryl anne 727-596-7822
or email us at [email protected]