~ Creative Enameling Classes ~ September through November 2009 Alll classes will be held at The Artisanry, a working artist studio in North Portland. No prior experience is necessary for these classes; experienced students are welcome to refine their skills... Cloisonné Enameling - Lear the entire process of creating cloisonné, with delicate lines of precious metal delineating patterns and images. Create a suitable design, bend and apply the cloisonné wires, apply multiple layers of enamel and fuse them in the kiln, and grind and flash-fire the finished enamel. You will be provided with materials, and complete at least one Painted Enameling Leam a straightforward way to add fine details to your enamels. The use of painting enamels began in medieval France, and is appropriate for contemporary and traditional designs. Painting enamels are mixed with lavender oil and applied to a previously enameled surface. You will be provided with two silver blanks, and you will piece that can be worn as a pendant. complete at least one small piece that can be worn S175 as a pendant. September 18-20" (te you mas at be alert lender) November 20" - 22" $175 October 9-11" Open Studio Time The Artisanry studio will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 PM on Wednesday evenings for continuing students. ‘Throughout the autumn, enjoy the weekly opportunity to use the kiln and continue with further projects, in a less structured format. (There will be no open studio on October 14 or October 21) $30/session 4 session punch card for $100 Alison Fine has over twenty years experience as an enamellist and is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher. For examples of her work, see www.fineartisanry.com. Alll classes start on Friday evenings from 7: 30 to 9: 30 pm, with an overview of the class content and time for socializing and questions. This allows the full use of the studio on Saturday and Sunday, both days from 10 am to 5 pm. While there are various kinds of take-out food nearby, please feel free to bring a lunch with you. Our small classes allow for individual attention and encouragement to every student. Minimum registration per class is 2, maximum is 4 For further information or to register for a class, please contact: L. A. Fine (Alison) 503-285-4017 (or) acorncottageartisanry@gmail.com