Time:  Fridays, July 31st and August 7th, 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm MST
(2 sessions, 6 hours total)
(Our booking system only reflects the start day)

Experience:  some enamel experience needed

Format: Live Zoom Class with Recording Access

Pairs well with these classes!  -Red Hot! Torch Firing Best Practices & Techniques and -More Mason Magic

Workshop Description:

Using a torch (or a kiln, if you prefer), explore the exciting possibilities of line creation and imagery with liquid enamel, mason stains, and acrylic enamels on steel (and graphite, time allowing)!  Starting from ground-coated steel, liquid enamel will be the base for sgraffito and painting techniques (Limoges).  Overglazes (painting enamels) will be discussed, and how mason stains can be converted to overglazes. Firing options, building layers, and surfaces are a core part of the workshop.

Material to be covered includes: 

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT--OUTLINE (INCLUDING SKILLS COVERED)  

• Torch safety and how to use various torches
• How to determine the appropriate tip size 
• Ways of containing the heat to expedite enamel flow
• Metal preparation
• Best method for firing steel pieces
• Use of ground coat and liquid enamel
• Overglazes—acrylic/watercolor enamels and mason stains
• Layering of enamels
• Sugar firing

THE OBJECTIVES/INTENDED OUTCOMES

• Enable new enameling students to continue torch-firing at home after class.
• Gain many new techniques in their enamel vocabulary
• Present those who are already enameling with new information about torch-firing and/or enameling techniques that they may not have in their skill sets.
• Inspire more people to pursue the art of enameling, generate enthusiasm, and increase the dialogue around the art form, even if they choose to use their skills with a kiln. 
• Completed enamel piece(s) in the techniques taught
• Learn from each other.  Everyone has something to teach.
• Share together in our Facebook group!
• Comfortable firing on steel in a number of techniques

Bio: 

Anne has been an independent studio artist for over 20 years, largely teaching workshops. Work is included in the permanent collections of: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Crocker Art Museum, RISD, amongst others.

Recent accomplishments: 2^nd place UnderFire exhibition of the EGNE; cover artist: The Enamelist Society Spring 2025 Quarterly Newsletter; CraftForms, Wayne Art Center; Best of Ohio 2025; 2025 Ohio Designer Craftsman grant recipient. Treasurer, EGNE.