Enameling Panels: Creating Jewelry Inspired Wall Pieces | Barbi Gossen | Saturday, Sept 27 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Adult | Metal | All Levels
Members: $195 | Non-Members: $205
Course ID: 3D2512
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 23, 2025.
Concept
Enameling is the exciting art of fusing glass onto metal. In this one-day workshop, translate your drawing and painting skills to create glass-covered images with layers of luminous enamel. Learn the basics of adding layers of enamel and kiln fusing to transform a bare metal tile into a piece of artwork.
Experience
Demonstrations and guided practice introduce how to work with various enamels, how to use stencils and create layers of depth, and how to add color, line, shape, and texture using more complex painting techniques. Barbi provides individualized instruction throughout the enameling process. Leave this workshop with a finished square panel that can be hung on the wall.
Skill Level
All levels welcome. No prior enameling experience required.
Adult | Metal | All Levels
Members: $195 | Non-Members: $205
Course ID: 3D2512
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 23, 2025.
Concept
Enameling is the exciting art of fusing glass onto metal. In this one-day workshop, translate your drawing and painting skills to create glass-covered images with layers of luminous enamel. Learn the basics of adding layers of enamel and kiln fusing to transform a bare metal tile into a piece of artwork.
Experience
Demonstrations and guided practice introduce how to work with various enamels, how to use stencils and create layers of depth, and how to add color, line, shape, and texture using more complex painting techniques. Barbi provides individualized instruction throughout the enameling process. Leave this workshop with a finished square panel that can be hung on the wall.
Skill Level
All levels welcome. No prior enameling experience required.
Adult | Metal | All Levels
Members: $195 | Non-Members: $205
Course ID: 3D2512
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 23, 2025.
Concept
Enameling is the exciting art of fusing glass onto metal. In this one-day workshop, translate your drawing and painting skills to create glass-covered images with layers of luminous enamel. Learn the basics of adding layers of enamel and kiln fusing to transform a bare metal tile into a piece of artwork.
Experience
Demonstrations and guided practice introduce how to work with various enamels, how to use stencils and create layers of depth, and how to add color, line, shape, and texture using more complex painting techniques. Barbi provides individualized instruction throughout the enameling process. Leave this workshop with a finished square panel that can be hung on the wall.
Skill Level
All levels welcome. No prior enameling experience required.
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INSTRUCTOR
Barbi Gossen uses metal and enamel to create one-of-a-kind pieces and production jewelry that explore florals, botanicals, and the meanings behind them. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and featured in "500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry" and "500 Enameled Objects". Barbi earned her MFA from Kent State University and has taught jewelry, metalsmithing, enameling, and drawing courses at UW-Green Bay, Kent State University, and the Cleveland Institute of Art.
