Metalsmith, Gel Printing, Enameling
By Kirsten Denbow
Enameling Pendants
One day 11/06/2025 6:00-8:00pm
This quick intro class will give students a look into kiln enameling on copper. Students will learn the basics through the creation of at least two pendants. This class will cover basic safety, stencils, and sgraffito. All materials will be provided. *Please bring a dust mask.
$35 plus $10 materials fee $45
All materials are provided
Enamel: Surface Decoration
Two day workshop - November 15 & 16, 2025 11am-4pm
This workshop is an exciting introduction to kiln enameling on copper and surface decoration. Students will learn the basics of kiln enameling and experiment with sgraffito, watercolors, decals, and enamel crayons. Enamel is a fun, versatile way to add color to your wearable art or small sculptures. All materials will be provided. * Please bring a dust mask.
$150 with $25 materials fee = $175
All materials are provided
Gel Printing Holiday Cards & More!
One day class - 12/05/2025 6:00-8:00pm
Get ready to dive into the fabulous medium of acrylic mono-printing on a gel plate! We will explore some basic techniques through the creation of cards, art, and/or collage papers. This versatile medium can be used alone or as a way to add color and pattern to your collages and scrapbooks.
$35 plus $10 materials fee $45
All materials are provided.
Gel Printing Workshop
Two day workshop, December 13 & 14 11:00am-4:00pm
Explore the fascinating art technique of mono-printing on a gel plate! Using acrylic paints, pens, pastels, graphite, stencils and more, participants will learn the basics of gel printing. Students will be introduced to several techniques for image transfers including hand drawn images and magazines. Gel prints can be very versatile and can be used in fine art, collage, bookmaking, scrapbooking, and fiber arts.
$150 plus $25 materials fee = $175
All materials are provided.
Handmade Sketchbooks
Jan 17 &18 from 11:00am-4:00pm
In this workshop students will create handmade papers using a variety of mediums including gel printing and stamp making to incorporate into handmade sketchbooks or journals. We will go over several stitch variations such as Japanese stab and coptic stitch bindings.
$175 plus $20 materials fee = $195
All materials are provided.
Creative Collage
Feb 21 & 22 from 11:00am-4:00pm
Explore creative collage techniques in this fun, exploratory workshop. We will use a variety of materials including magazines, vintage media, gel plate prints, stencils, and Deco-foil. Feel free to bring your favorite materials from home too!
$175 plus $15 materials fee = $190
All materials are provided.
Imagery In Enamel Series
March 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 11:00am-3:00pm
Explore imagery on enamel! In this workshop we will experiment with several techniques for adding imagery to your enamel work. We will focus on making components that you can use however you like in your work. Use decals, paints, stamps, watercolors, crayons and more in this fast paced workshop!
$250 plus $20 materials fee = $270
All materials are provided.
Explore Printmaking Workshop
March 21 & 22 from 11:00am-3:00pm
Explore a variety of printmaking techniques in this fun two day workshop. We will use gel plate printing and lino cuts in the creation of fine art prints. Use one as a solo work or combine techniques for variety.
$175 plus $20 materials fee = $195
All materials are provided.
Custom Silk-screening Workshop
May 15 & 16 from 11:00am-4:00pm
Knowing how to create your own screens can be a valuable asset to the artist/craftsperson!!! Silkscreens can be used to make t-shirts, underglaze transfers for ceramics, wood burning stencils, glass etching and more! There's no limit to what you can do! Participants in this workshop will create their own silkscreens on a pre-emulsion screen. For this class we will be using fabric or paper ink. Bring items from home to print and/or print on the materials provided.
$175 plus $25 materials fee = $200
All materials are provided.