Time: Fridays, May 29th, June 5th and 12th, 2026
10 AM - 12:30 PM MST
(3 sessions, 7.5 hours total)
(Our booking system only reflects the start day)
Format: Live Zoom Class with Recording Access
Pairs well with these classes! -Red Hot! Torch Firing Best Practices & Techniques and -Be Steel, My Heart
Workshop Overview
Using a torch (kiln if you prefer), explore the exciting possibilities of line creation and imagery using graphite, mason stains, acrylic enamels, and crow quill pens. Starting with a sifted opaque base, graphite drawings will be introduced, followed by various ways to use mason stains in the Limoges technique. Converting masons to overglazes (painting enamels) expands versatility. Firing options, building layers, surfaces, etc and how they impact the full integrity of the drawings and added color complete the curriculum.
WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT--OUTLINE (INCLUDING SKILLS COVERED)
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Torch safety and how to use various torches
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How to determine the appropriate tip size
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Ways of containing the heat to expedite enamel flow
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Metal preparation, including forming
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Various gauges of metal and how to decide which is best for each situation
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Importance of counter-enamel, particularly with torch-firing
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Metal-forming to create more stable pieces
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Use of sifting and other enamels, and which is best suited for each application
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Different approaches to firing based on the size of the piece
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Under-firing (sugar firing and orange peel), maturity firing, and over-firing, and how to recognize when each is occurring
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Use of graphite in enameling
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Under/overglazes, differences, when to use each one
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Mason stains and various ways of using them with enamels
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Crow quill pen, tips, pens, and various enamels that can be used with it
THE OBJECTIVES/INTENDED OUTCOMES
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Enable new enameling students to continue torch-firing at home after class.
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Gain many new techniques in their enamel vocabulary
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Present those who are already enameling new information about torch-firing and/or enameling techniques that they may not have in their skill sets.
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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.
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Completed enamel piece(s) in the techniques taught
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Learn from each other. Everyone has something to teach.
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Share together in our Facebook group!
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Comfortable using graphite and masons, and being able to maintain full integrity of drawings and color
Bio:
Anne has been an independent studio artist for over 20 years, largely teaching workshops. Work is included in the permanent collections of: the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Crocker Art Museum, amongst others, and numerous private collections.
Recent accomplishments: 2nd 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.
