Introduction TO ENAMELING​

First Thursday enameling classes

NEXT FIRST THURSDAY CLASS:
Champleve Leaves
  • PICK BETWEEN TRADITIONAL CHAMPLEVE OR HAND-FORMED
  • FALL THEMED ASSORTED SHAPES AND COLORS AVAILABLE
2 hour group class  
$40 Per Person
​(Discounted Price!)

First Thursday takes place on the first Thursday of each month, throughout downtown Boise. The event focuses on providing visitors the chance to stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown Boise.
Every month we are introducing a new project based technique. Please check the calendar to see upcoming classes! The two hour class starts at 6 p.m. Please call to sign up for a two hour time slot.
Kids Welcome!

There is a $20 Cancellation Fee without 24 hour notice of cancellation.

Enameling for beginners
Every Saturday, 11 am and 3 pm    (private classes also available)

2 hour group class
$60 per person

This class provides you with an overview of the ancient and beautiful fine art of fusing glass to metal. Learn the exquisite and dramatically colorful art of enameling which has been practiced, enhanced and applied in just about every era of fashion, from its very ornate and flourished origins, to its stylized and edgy present. 
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What you’ll take home with you:
  • 2 unique copper enamel pieces. 200+ copper shapes and a variety of add-ons like charms available for additional cost.
  • A wealth of knowledge and the spark to take your jewelry making and new enameling skills to the next level.
  • There is a $20 Cancellation Fee within 24 hours of the class.
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Minors must be 8 years or older with consent from, and be accompanied by, their legal guardian to take an enameling class.

Check out our Enameling Class CALENDAR to see which classes we are teaching this month!​
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS CLASS

"What a fun experience we had! Thank you to our fabulous enamel fusion instructor, Jessica. She taught us the basics of enameling and left us wanting to take more classes! I will definitely be back for more. Loved it!"
- Gina

"I was in Heaven when I walked in! It's a beautiful studio with beautiful art pieces! I took the enameling class with my mom and loved it! Thank you!"
​- Jen

private classes

2 hour minimum
$60 per person per hour
Date and Time of Your Choice! (Sundays available by appointment)

Want to enjoy a private class? No problem! This is a great opportunity for a girls night out, birthday celebrations, corporate functions, or family outings. Our only requirement is you have a minimum of 4 people.  With any class you attend, you are more than welcome to bring wine, beer, and h’ordeuvres to be enjoyed during class. Call today to schedule your class! 
  • All the tools and equipment are provided for use in this class.
  • No previous jewelry or metalsmithing skills are needed. 
  • Choose from any of the classes below!
 There is a $20 Cancellation Fee within 24 hours of the class.

INTRODUCTION TO CHAMPLEVE

Learn the unique and beautiful enameling technique of champleve (pronounced “shomp-la-vay”). This ancient technique involves filling vitreous enamel in the indentations of a metal object. The raised portions of the metal will remain untouched while the brilliant enamel will be visible in the grooves. This process has roots as early as the 1st century B.C. from the Celtics! Create your own one-of-a-kind-piece! No drawing required!
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Millefiori

Lumps and Threads and Transparent Colors 
Learn the unique and beautiful enameling technique of glass millefiori and stunning transparent colors with dry enamel and a torch. We provide many colors, stencils, and copper shapes for you to choose from! Using stencils will help you get started on your one of a kind piece. But the transparent colors and millefiori will really make your piece come together. If you love color, linear work, and flowers then this is the option for you! No drawing required!
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Stamping and Texturing

Have fun with hammers and explore stamping techniques to add to your skill set! Engrave, hammer, A stamp into metal and then enamel with beautiful opalescent transparent color. We have an array of projects, from wooden boxes to bottle openers to light switch covers!




Stencil and Liquid Sgraffito

Create your own enamel pieces using stenciling and liquid enamel sgraffito techniques with a torch and in a kiln. We have many copper shapes, colors, and stencils that you get to choose from to make your piece unique! Using the stencils will help you create texture and design. And the liquid sgraffito allows you to draw and create a more abstract piece. During this class, you’ll quickly come to appreciate the fine technique of enameling – once you create a piece you’ll be hooked!
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Enameling with Silver Foil and Leaf

This class is 3 hours and costs $80 per person.
During this class, you'll quickly come to appreciate the fine technique of enameling using metal foils as accents.
Create a copper piece with transparent and opaque enamels, and add your own cutout foil shapes to accent your design! Create one relief texture steel piece using transparent and opaque enamels to create a textural pattern.

Decals

Dive into this brand new class! Learn the fun technique of enameling decals! In this class you will fuse a printed image with the glass of an enamel piece! You will also use painting techniques to emphasize aspects of your glass image. There are countless possible image, color, and shape combinations.
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Jewelry Dish Class

In this class you will be shaping, hammering, stamping, and enameling your very own one-of-a-kind dish! These small dishes are perfect for rings, mints, or even spare change! Choose from multiple shapes and colors! No experience needed, all tools and materials will be provided! The perfect gift... for a friend or yourself!

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