NEW! Enamel and Cloisonne with Drew.
Fridays, 11am-2pm, 10 WEEKS.
Available spots
Service Description
Cloisonné: Drawing with Silver and Glass. Drew Baker 312-513-8696 drew@drewbakerdesign.com. Feel free to email with questions! Metalsmithing experience recommended but not required. Free open studio Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Options: One large project (2x3 or larger) or several small ones (cabochon style) Week 1: -Hello, intro to enamel and cloisonné, use of kilns, and safety -Design discussion: considerations, options, and planning -Use of wire to draw and what works -Which type of enamel to use -Color choice -Setting or framing finished piece: what will it be? -Demo examples of finished cloisonné jewelry and wall pieces -Students plan design Week 2: -Base plate preparation, options (silver foil, white, or flux), and enameling -Enameling on metal: which metals, why, and how to do it -Students make a base plate based on own design Week 3: -Wirework demo -Tools and jigs -Shaping techniques -Repeated shapes and forms -Students begin drawing own design with wire -Homework: shape some wire Week 4: -Wirework day -Wire shaping workday -Demo: more shaping -Demo: fusing wire design to enameled base plate Week 4: -Wirework day -Fine-tuning -Fusing wire to plate Week 5: -Applying enamel: demo and workday -Demo washing and storage -Demo wet-packing and kiln firing -Students can continue wirework or move on to enamel packing Week 6: -Wet-packing and firing: workday Week 7: -Finishing techniques: demo and work day -Demo: stoning, grinding, and revealing design -Demo: repair, touch up, and cleaning -Demo final firing and polishing -Students continue wet-packing or move on to stoning and finishing Week 8: -Wet-packing and finishing: workday Week 9: -Setting and framing: workday Week 10: -Setting and framing: workday -Finishing details -In-class student exhibition and discussion Free open studio access is included in the course Monday - Saturday.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy- We understand life happens. If you need to cancel your class reservation, please let us know as soon as possible; one day minimum before your class starts. This is important because all tuition goes towards student materials and instructor contracts. Once class begins, your materials have been ordered, instructor contracts are established and the option to offer the seat to someone else has passed, we can not issue any sort of refund. This is firm. Benches On Division uses all funds for studio materials and payroll. We do not maintain any funds for profit. If you fear you may miss a few classes, we are happy to do what ever we can to set up a compensatory make up for you. *Cancel 2 weeks+ in advance, receive a full refund. Cancel 13-8 days in advance, receive a 90% refund. Cancel 1 week or less in advance, receive an 80% refund. Your cancellation will be acknowledged the day you make contact. E.g. if you email us to cancel exactly 2 weeks before class, but you don't hear from us until the next day, your cancellation still counts as 2 weeks notice. Refund processing can take a few days. Thanks!
Contact Details
2017 w Division st, Chicago, 60622
3129290422
info@benchesondivision.com