IN THE LINE OF FIRE: TORCH-FIRED ENAMELS

INSTRUCTOR: ANNE HAVEL

Using a torch (or a kiln), various methods of line creation and imagery within your enamel piece will be demonstrated.  By applying successive layers of liquid, painting, transparent and opaque sifting enamels, techniques such as sgraffito, graphite, sifting, fire scale, acid-etching, and painting (Limoges), will be covered.  Additionally, under/maturity & over-firing are utilized to build and preserve drawings and layers in the final piece.  No matter the student's skill level, there will be the opportunity to immerse oneself in new ideas and principles.  

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT (INCLUDING SKILLS COVERED)  

• Torch safety and how to use various torches
• how to determine appropriate tip size 
• ways of containing the heat to expedite enamel flow
• Metal preparation, including forming, to create stable pieces
• various gauges of metal and how to decide which is best for each situation
• use of necessary small tools for creation of the pieces such as forming hammers, jewelers saw, files, sandpaper or wheels (if available), scratching tools, and other tools, should they become necessary
• use of liquid, powdered, and other enamels and which is best suited for each application
• different approaches to firing based on the size of the piece
• under-firing (sugar firing and orange peel), maturity firing, and over-firing, and how to recognize when each is occurring

THE OBJECTIVES/INTENDED OUTCOMES

• Enable new students of enameling to be able to continue to torch-fire after the workshop.
• Present those who are already enameling new information about torch-firing and/or enameling techniques that they may not have in their skill sets.
• Inspire more people to pursue the art of enameling, generate enthusiasm, and increase the dialogue around the art-form, even if they choose to use their skills with a kiln. 
• Demonstrate to the students that, while torch-firing is not necessarily hard, it can be more time-consuming process than kiln firing, and the exciting differences between the two methods of firing.
• Help each student with their vision, should they have one.
• Learn from each other.  Everyone has something to teach.

 
Class Fee: $10
Prerequisites: None

MASTER SERIES REFUND POLICIES

• Once you have enrolled and paid tuition, there are no refunds or credits issued for Master Class Workshops if you are unable to attend.
• By enrolling in a Master Class workshop, you affirm your acceptance of our no refunds policy and represent to us that you possess the appropriate skills to comply with the prerequisites.  
• In the event that William Holland School must cancel the workshop, a refund or credit will be issued.  
• Master Classes are not eligible for Instructor Free Class, scholarships or Instructor family member pricing.

**MINIMUM OF 6 STUDENTS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS