Peggy Logan Enamel workshops starting in February

Peggy is my new studio mate, and will be teaching two enamel courses starting in February!

Here are the details:

Basic Enamelling on Metal

6 Saturdays, Feb. 4^th to March 10^th 2012

11:00am to 2:00pm

Instructor: Peggy Logan

In this introductory course, four groups of enamelling techniques are taught, dry application, wet charging, painting and champlevé. In the champlevé portion of the course, the etching techniques of intaglio, PNP, and sugar lift are covered. The decorative applications of foils, glass rods, and millefiori can also be incorporated into your artwork. It is helpful to have some previous jewellery making experience, but not necessary to create jewellery and small works of art. 4 student max.

Please visit electrictiara.com for instructor profile

$236.00 course fee (plus HST)

$20.00 materials fee

Cloisonné Enamelling

5 Mondays Feb 6^th to March 5^th 2012

6:30pm to 9:00 pm

Instructor: Peggy Logan

Cloisonné means partition in French. These partitions are created with silver wire set into clear glass called flux in enamelling. They are then filled with coloured glass enamel to suit the design. Cloisonné is usually used as stone replacement in jewellery and set with a bezel. We will create a piece of Cloisonné enamel from start to finish using traditional techniques of wire bending and wet packing enamel. The use of foils under glazes and rods to add depth to your work will be discussed. Your piece can be executed on a flat or curved surface. It is preferable to have previous enameling experience. Students are to bring their own set of pliers if they can if not we have some that can be shared. 4 student max.

$188.00 course fee (plus HST)

Fine silver Wire costs are extra

For registration please phone Peggy Logan at 604-339-6976 or drop by the studio on a Saturday between noon and 6:00pm. We take Visa, Master card and checks payable to Margaret Logan

Upcoming Jewellery and Metals Classes

Jewellery Techniques Sampler (Beginner)


(necklace by Zbella- we will be doing
similar work in this class)


6 Tuesdays, Feb. 7-March 14

This beginner jewellery course introduces students to a wide range of surface treatments (etching, roller printing, stamping, hammer textures and patinas), as well as hot and cold connections (soldering and riveting) and some simple chain making. Students will leave with several pieces of finished jewellery. Projects could include pendants, earrings, bracelets or rings.
$236 course fee
$30 materials fee (includes copper, brass, and some silver- extra silver will be available for purchase.)

Please call or email Karin for more information 604-809-3610, kmaritajones@gmail.com

Other upcoming workshops:

I will be offering more classes, as well as weekend and one-day workshops in the new year. Topics will include:

• Damascene inlay (silver and gold inlay on steel)
• Champ-leve enamel
• Recycle your jewellery! (Melt down your old gold and silver jewellery to make new designs)
• Beginner blacksmithing
• Damascus steel blade-making

Courses will be offered at Studiolo the spacious new studio I will be sharing with Peggy Logan, who also teaches jewellery and enamel courses. (Peggy's website: www.electrictiara.com). Studiolo will be at 1177 Parker St., in the Mergatroid Building, and will open in early January, 2012.

Studiolo features small class sizes (max. 6 students), a friendly atmosphere, central location, and well-equipped studio.

Please send me an email to join my mailing list and hear about courses when they are offered.
kmaritajones@gmail.com