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The Introduction
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Workshop Dates
Cloisonné does not need to feel so complicated
Learn cloisonné step by step in a way that feels clear, approachable, and possible.Many students are drawn to cloisonné because of its beauty, depth, and detail.
But they also assume it must be difficult, tedious, or too complicated to learn. This workshop is designed to make cloisonné feel more understandable and more possible. I break the process down into basic concepts and skills, then help you begin exploring the relationship between wire, cells, and enamel color in a clear and supportive way. |
One way simple wire cells and enamel color layers can create depth and contrast
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How I Teach Cloisonné
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I simplify the process so you can build skill, understanding, and confidence step by step.You first learn a few individual cloisonné skills: how to bend a wire to form a cell, how to cut, apply, and fire a piece of silver foil, and how to apply a simple enamel color layer.
Then you begin putting those parts together. Instead of copying my design, you will use the skills you have just practiced to make your own decisions about how to combine them. The goal is not to make a piece that looks like mine or needs to turn out well. This is a practice piece—a pressure-free way to begin learning cloisonné by working with just a few simple variables: one line, some foil, and a little color. By keeping it simple, you can better understand how the parts work together and begin building confidence step by step. One practice piece is often enough to begin understanding the basic skills and steps. Then the real fun begins: asking your own “What if…?” questions with wire, foil, and color. |
The same basic skills can lead to very different results
The goal is not to copy one look, but to begin discovering your own way of combining wire and color.
Intricate wire, simpler color layers |
Simple wire, more painterly color |
Student Explorations in Cloisonné
The same materials and skills can lead to many different results.
In these small workshops, students do not all make the same piece.
They learn the process, practice the skills, and begin making their own decisions about wire, color, layering, and design.
They learn the process, practice the skills, and begin making their own decisions about wire, color, layering, and design.
