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Introduction to Enamel and Cloisonné
Instructor: Gayane Avetisyan
Bilingual class
Monday afternoons
May 4, May 11, May 25 and June 1, 2026
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
4 classes of 4 hours
$300.00 (taxes not included)
Materials - $65.00 (Included in the total cost of Workshop)
This course will be divided into 2 parts:
The first class will be an introduction to the world of enameling. You will create your own sample pieces on copper, using different traditional and alternative enameling techniques.
The second, third and fourth classes will be an introduction to the cloisonné process:
Cloisonné involves creating compartments, or cloisons, on the fine silver surface, usually with thin strips of fine silver wire. Then we fill those compartments with different colours of enamel. The object is then fired in a kiln to melt and fuse the enamel, resulting in a colourful, intricate design.
Students will practise the cloisonné technique on two pieces, one silver and one copper.
To see Gayane’s work visit her website: https://www.gayaneavetisyan.ca/
Prior knowledge of metal working such as completion of module 1 is required
Maximum 6 students per class