{"product_id":"cloissone-enamel-on-copper-course","title":"Cloissoné Enamel on Copper-Course","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Cloisonné Enameling Course (Intermediate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s time to add a new piece to your jewelry box! Come and learn the rich art of Cloisonné Enameling, one of the most respected and intricate techniques in the world of enameling. Rarely offered outside of specialized studios and university programs, this centuries-old process combines fine metal wirework with vivid glass enamel to create your very own piece of fine jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 4-session course (approximately 3 hours per session) is designed to give students the time needed to fully explore each stage of the cloisonné process. This will mean that every student will have the opportunity to learn these techniques confidently and bring their ideas fully to life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This will include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 1- finalizing sketches and forming wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 2- finishing any wirework and beginning wet-packing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 3- wet-packing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 4- Stoning the surface and finalizing the piece with a heat-polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will begin by creating a design (we recommend coming to Day 1 with some ideas of what you might want to make) which are specifically suited to the cloisonné process. We’ll go over how to simplify designs into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecloisons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or cells. From there, you'll learn to shape and fine wires that will outline your design before moving on to wet-packing enamel into those cells. Combining a liquid binding agent and glass enamel powder, we use this mixture to fill those cells with enamel. Over the course of multiple firings, students will build up vivid colors to bring their design to life!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs your piece progresses, you'll also learn the essential finishing techniques that distinguish polished \u0026amp; considered cloisonné work. Including how to properly use a Whetstone to smooth the face of your piece to be all one even surface. Then, we’ll flame polish the surface to finalize your piece!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the course, your instructor will guide you through each step of the process, explaining not only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each technique is executed but also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it’s important. By the end of the series, you'll have completed an original cloisonné piece and developed a solid foundation that can be built upon in future enameling projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo prior enameling experience is required. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is intended for students ages 16 and older who enjoy detailed, hands-on artistic processes and are excited to learn a traditional technique that is seldom available in community art studios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone River Glass Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46073263882438,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7997\/8950\/files\/IMG_2368-KylaMiller.jpg?v=1784143890","url":"https:\/\/www.blackstoneriverglass.com\/products\/cloissone-enamel-on-copper-course","provider":"Blackstone River Glass Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}