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Creative Cloisonné with Color, Layers, and Light

In this demo-focused virtual class students will learn 6 enamel layering techniques that will help advance their cloisonné enameling skills to a new dimension. The course will focus on 6 basic techniques that Ricky uses to create unique and personal color layers. These include foil layers, layers with different edges, sculptural edges, gradation layers, custom color layers, and opalescent white enamel layers. We will begin by learning the skills and then explore cloisonné design as we begin to combine layers both within and between cloisonné wire cells. 

Meet the instructor

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Ricky Frank has enameled and made cloisonné jewelry for over 40 years. As a self-taught artist, he has exhibited his award-winning jewelry at the Smithsonian Craft Show and the Philadelphia Museum Craft Show.  He has taught at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts,  the Florida Society of Goldsmiths, Creativeside Jewelry Academy of Austin, and other craft schools/guilds across the USA. A frequent instructor at The Enamelist Society conferences. Venturing into the "virtual" world of enamel instruction, Ricky collaborated with Rio Grande Jewelry to produce a popular "How-To" enameling Youtube series. Most recently he has been producing his own enamel video instruction series of classes.

Materials & Tools

A comprehensive list of supplies that will be used for course demonstrations and objectives can be found by clicking HERE. Any questions regarding the materials can be directed to the instructor.

 

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