I will be teaching a 'Cloisonné Enamel on Fine Silver' class at the 2016 Bead and Button Show in Millwaukee.

Description: Cloisonné is a style of enameling that uses fine wires to form partitions (cloisons) that aid in color shading and help to create the overall design. Students will create original cabochons or components using fine silver and colorful vitreous glass enamel on a fine-silver base.

Students will Learn: What design considerations need to be taken into account when creating cloisonné pieces. Wet-packing enamel techniques will also be covered, with a focus on effective color shading. Students will learn how to achieve a bright surface finish on their enameled creations and they will either make enamel cabochons for use in future work, or make simple drilled enamel components.

The class will be held on Wednesday, June 8th, 8:00am-3:00pm and 4:00pm-7:00pm (9 hours). More information can be found on the Bead and Button Show website.