Cloisonné Enamel on Vessels with Harlan Butt, March 3-7, 2025
10 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday
Cloisonné enameling is essentially drawing with wires and filling in around them with glass. Several processes will be discussed but cloisonné will be the primary technique covered. It can be simple or complex. Everyone will learn how to use Harlan's special jig for forming repetitive shapes in cloisonné. Basic metalsmithing/jewelry skills and some enameling experience would be helpful, but beginners are welcome. The class will also be composing haiku poems as a means to focus, relax and foster a sense of community.
Pre-made vessels will be provided or if you have them, you can bring your own.
10 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday
Cloisonné enameling is essentially drawing with wires and filling in around them with glass. Several processes will be discussed but cloisonné will be the primary technique covered. It can be simple or complex. Everyone will learn how to use Harlan's special jig for forming repetitive shapes in cloisonné. Basic metalsmithing/jewelry skills and some enameling experience would be helpful, but beginners are welcome. The class will also be composing haiku poems as a means to focus, relax and foster a sense of community.
Pre-made vessels will be provided or if you have them, you can bring your own.
10 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday
Cloisonné enameling is essentially drawing with wires and filling in around them with glass. Several processes will be discussed but cloisonné will be the primary technique covered. It can be simple or complex. Everyone will learn how to use Harlan's special jig for forming repetitive shapes in cloisonné. Basic metalsmithing/jewelry skills and some enameling experience would be helpful, but beginners are welcome. The class will also be composing haiku poems as a means to focus, relax and foster a sense of community.
Pre-made vessels will be provided or if you have them, you can bring your own.
Refund Policy:
In the unlikely event an instructor needs to cancel a workshop you will have the choice to receive a full refund, to stay enrolled for the new dates, or to keep your money on account for other workshops, classes or casting service. You will be contacted by email as soon as possible for these arrangements.
If you need to cancel: Due to our very narrow margin on this workshop we will not be able to issue refunds. If, after registering, you find you can’t attend, you will be able to apply your funds on account to other workshops, classes or private lessons on a wide variety of topics.
Harlan will be bringing copper cups and 2” disks for students to purchase for their enameling project. You are also welcome to bring your own to work on.
Student list of Tools and Materials: If you can’t locate these or get them in time the studio will sell you supplies (email us at info@urbanmetalstudio.com if you need something)
From ThompsonEnamel.com or Amazon
6, 2oz jars of Thompson lead-free enamel in transparent and opaque colors of your choice.
1, 6x6” sheet of mica
1-2 medium sifters (60 mesh) size 1 1/4”
silver cloisonne wire size: 0.005 x 0.040 or 0.010 x 0.040 (Available from Thompson or EnamelArtSupply.com or even Amazon
2 sheets of Ginbari silver foil from EnamelArtSuppply.com
1 sable brush size #0 (dickblick.com or Amazon has these)
1 each 60/200/400 grit diamond abrasive pads (Amazon in a kit for about $11)
1 sheet 350 wet/dry abrasive paper (hardware store or Amazon)
fine tip tweezers
2/0 or 3/0 jewelers saw blades
dust mask
1 dozen plastic condiment cups with lids
sewing scissors or snips
fine tip black sharpie marker
No. 2 pencil
kitchen hand towel