Enameling: 3D Botanical Forms in Metal

With the natural world as inspiration, we will create dimensional forms in copper based on botanical elements such as leaves, petals, pods and flowers. Forming and metal texturing techniques will be demonstrated, including folding, dapping, and more. Enameling on a 3-dimensional form, creating a textured enamel surface through over-firing and sugar firing, and building a rich colorful surface by layering opaque and transparent enamels will then be demonstrated and explored. Solutions for setting dimensional enamel pieces will additionally be covered. 

Basic metalworking skills helpful, but not required.