06/10/2016
L’esprit du Metal is pleased to announce that Mary Hettmansperger is coming back to Lafayette AND Baton Rouge this year!
Lafayette is hosting two ONE-DAY workshops, Baton Rouge is hosting one ONE-DAY workshop.
Torch Fire Enamels and Tab Bezel - Photo #1
Tuesday July 19 - Lafayette Art Association
$110
Using torch firing in a variety of ways, students will make colorful and unique pieces of jewelry. Copper sheeting, wire, enamels, cold connections and embellishments will all be used to create layering and unusual effects in enameling. Patinas, texturing, and basic wire and metal applications will also be covered. Many torching techniques will be covered, such as adding woven surfaces and embedding items, patinas and more. Tab bezels will open up a world of opportunities for future connections in all jewelry work. The focus will be the endless possibilities of torch fire enameling and the benefits of using tab bezels to connect when using enamels.
KIT FEE: $58.00 (Supplied by Instructor)
For more information, contact Paula McDowell at [email protected]
Woven Wire - Photo #2
Wednesday July 20 - Lafayette Art Association
$110
Using copper and silver sheeting, and wires, students will learn to connect and design using weaving, tying, and wire techniques. Unique patinas and applications will be used to create and design in unexpected and innovative ways. Several will be made during the class time and materials to do more at home.
KIT FEE: $50.00 (Supplied by Instructor)
For more information, contact Paula McDowell at [email protected]
Torch Fired and Embedded Surfaces - Photo #3
Thursday July 21 - Baton Rouge Bead Company
$110
Using torch firing in a variety of ways, students will make colorful and unique pieces of jewelry. Copper foil sheeting, wire, enamels, cold connections and embellishments will all be used to create layering and unusual effects in enameling. Patinas, texturing, and basic wire and metal applications will also be covered. Many torching techniques will be covered, such as adding Glass beads, silver foil, resist, sifting, embedding items, stencils, patinas and more. The focus will be the endless possibilities of torch fire enameling and the benefits of using tab bezels to connect when using enamels. Weaving techniques will also be covered to allow students to connect and embellish in unique and creative ways.
KIT FEE: $40.00 (Supplied by Instructor)
For more information, contact Nancy Dreher at [email protected]
