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Have you ever wished you could capture a photograph in a permanent medium like enamel? Do you love making discoveries with experimental techniques? This is your chance to discover the potential of photographic imagery in your enameled work! In this four-day workshop, we will learn several methods of image reproduction:

• acid etching, in which images are etched into copper prior to enameling
• decals, in which images are fused to a layer of enamel
• image transfer using gum bichromate
• photograms, which are silhouettes created with objects or stencils

This 4-day workshop will also cover basic drawing and painting methods in enameling. Finished surfaces and methods of presentations will be discussed. Students will produce a series of fired samples as well as pieces ready to be framed, mounted, set or otherwise finished for presentation.

Some preparation for the workshop will happen ahead of time. Prior to the workshop, students will receive instructions for materials to purchase and prepare, including negatives on acetate and objects for photograms.
Basic enamel experience is required.

Gretchen Goss is a professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art, teaching enameling and craft and design courses for ceramics, glass and jewelry/metals students. Her work has been supported by multiple Ohio Arts Council Individual Artists Grants, and included in exhibits nationally and internationally. She has been a curator, juror, visiting artist, and lecturer, and taught numerous enameling workshops nationally and in the UK.  In 2013 she was awarded the Creative Arts Awards from the Enamelist Society.

Workshop Hours:

Friday-Saturday, Monday, 10 AM to 5 PM , Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM
at the Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA.

Cost: $650 plus $50 materials fee

Materials List: Provided upon registration or when ready

Registration: Limited to 8

Refund Policy: No refunds unless your workshop position can be filled by another person.

Lodging, Meals, Transportation:

Coming from out of town? Check AirBnB, Priceline, and other discounted online lodging sources, The Center will try help you make your stay comfortable and stress free while you are a workshop participant.