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Creating and Embellishing Enamel Decals

This class is all about decals for vitreous enamels. In this class, you will learn how to manipulate your own photos and then print, apply and fire your decals to get the very best results. The instructor will demonstrate both torch fire and kiln firing methods. Alternative techniques for manipulating decals and hand coloring will be presented as well. Each student will be able to create many samples from their own photos that they can use to create jewelry, wall pieces etc.This class is intended for any artist that wishes to learn methods to incorporate imagery into their enamel pieces.

Meet the instructor

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Anne Dinan’s unique enameled jewelry designs are the result of inspired experimentation and appreciation for an ever-expanding artistic process. Fascinated by the mixing of natural and industrial influences, she incorporates metals, glass, photo decals, assemblage and metalsmithing to create stunning enamel works that have garnered international recognition and been featured in galleries in Europe and the United States.  She attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and has taught hundreds of students in person and globally through her online classes. Dinan also founded the successful Trade Handmade Facebook page which has connected thousands of artists across the world. Her enameled photo decal wall piece “Unknown Relatives” (based on old photos found at a family farm in Michigan) was a prize winner at the 2015 Enamelist Society conference and is part of the permanent collection of Enamel Arts Foundation in Los Angeles.

 

Materials & Tools

There is a $25 materials fee for this workshop that is payable upon registration. The materials kit includes decal paper, copper sheet for samples, and the use of enamels and tools necessary to complete projects. 

Students should bring
  • Bring prepared images to class! You will receive more detailed instructions on how to prepare your photos after registration. 
 

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