All Levels $105-$155 Materials and Studio Fees*
Learn the basics of enameling on fine silver. Over the course of three days, participants will create a beautiful cloisonné enamel piece from start to finish. The workshop will cover preparing the silver for enameling, bending the fine silver wire, applying and firing the enamels, and various polishing techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring a finished drawing or design of a small pendant that they would like to make during class. The instructor will also have several ready-made designs attendees can make if they prefer not to design their own.
*Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.
WORKSHOP STUDENTS should bring the following materials for the workshop *It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials.
Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class.
Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the
reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.
1. Any of your own favorite Tools
2. Xacto knife
https://www.riogrande.com/product/soft-touch-utility-knife/335280GP/?code=335280
3. Another option for cutting cloisonné wire, I have not used them but some people love them!
https://www.enamelartsupply.com/other-tools-and-supplies/cloisonne-scissors
4. 1 slightly larger brush, here is an example ( 2/0 or 0)
https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-cotman-watercolor-brushes/?Item=05038-1000
5. One very fine round paint brush, 3/0 or smaller-this is one example:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-cotman-watercolor-brushes/?Item=05038-7040
6. Optivisor or good readers, your preference but you WILL need magnification. one example:
https://www.riogrande.com/product/donegan-optivisor-magnifiers-with-single-lens/113199GP/?code=113200
7. Xuron micro shear flush cutters, economy version
https://www.riogrande.com/product/xuron-lx-micro-shear-flush-cutters-without-retainer/111066GP/?code=111066
Or
https://www.riogrande.com/product/lindstrom-8155-ultra-flush-cutters/111520GP/?code=111520
8. Blue heron stainless steel tweezers, or similar
https://www.riogrande.com/product/blue-heron-stainless-steel-precision-00-pattern-tweezers/115012GP/?code=115012
9. Apron
10. Sketchbook
11. Pencil and Pen
12. Reusable water bottle
Suggested Reading for Workshop Students:
1. Look on Youtube for Sandra McEwan. she has some free videos that are good to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lsOjXX8qLw&list=PLKx57g8uvI7JwxxmeTcBDZkTugWVVbQaZ&index=12
2. You can also find some free tutorials on Merry Lee Rae’s Thinkific site:
https://merryleerae.thinkific.com
NOTES:
Beth will be bringing extra fine silver, enamel, and supplies to sell if needed
Download PDF File: Cloisonné with a Twist Student Materials
