Learn to Enamel
with Ricky Frank
Explore the Magical World of Cloisonne´
using Color, Layers, and Light
In-Person Workshops
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Ricky's Video Library
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New for Spring, 2025
In-Person Workshops
in Ricky's Marietta, GA studio
Introduction to Cloisonne´
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Introduction to Cloisonne´
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Build Your Enamel Voice
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My Teaching Approach
Inside/Out Enameling
I emphasizes Process over Product.
Learning to think and solve problems is more important than copying a project or making a successful piece.
Learning to think and solve problems is more important than copying a project or making a successful piece.
Enameling Techniques
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What are Cloisonne´ Foundation Skills?
Instead of learning how to make a "project", students learn skills at the most basic level so that they can practice them without being afraid of making mistakes and "ruining" their results.
I like to think of these skills as my PAFF Skills: Prepare, Apply, Fire, and Finish
I like to think of these skills as my PAFF Skills: Prepare, Apply, Fire, and Finish
When I am enameling, I am always using one of these skills...Prepare: my metal, enamel, wires, foil
Apply: enamel to metal, enamel to enamel, wires to enamel, foil to enamel, enamel to foil Fire: enamel to metal, enamel to enamel, wires to enamel, foil to enamel, enamel to foil Finish: techniques to grind, polish, or fire the enamel surface to complete the enamel |
Our workshops help you understand
Enamel Science
Why Science? When you use heat to bond two materials, there is chemistry and physics involved.
Understanding the WHY helps you figure out the WHAT, WHEN, and HOW questions.
Are there Principles involved?
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Know the Principles and Control the Variables.
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What are the Variables involved?
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New Workshop
Build YOUR personal & unique Cloisonne´ Language
Your Cloisonne´ Enamel Voice
- Do you sometimes feel stuck because you don't know how to move beyond the techniques you learned in your classes?
- Do you want to feel more inspired and connected to what you are making?
- Would you like to create more meaningful enamel artwork?
- Do you want to make artwork that looks like everyone elses' or do you want to create unique and meaningful enamel images?
Would you like some guidance finding and developing your own unique style?
This workshop challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone, confront your fears, and explore questions about translation and design. Improve your old skills and add some new tricks too!
Many teachers show you the "How-to" techniques
(This is important, but it may not be enough)
I've learned, practiced, and improved my Technical Skills. |
I ask myself questions about |
I've learned to Let Go of |
Creative Enamel classes help you build the skills to use the Techniques, understand the Science, Design exciting images, Create innovative artwork , Express Yourself, and perhaps most importantly, Let Go so that you can rediscover your childlike curiosity and feel a sense of Freedom with enamel.
"your teaching method was transformative for me as both an enamel technician and an artist"
-Candie P
If you are new to my style of teaching, please take the time to read "Candie's Story".
Enamel Science
helps you ask and answer questions like these...
How hot and how long do I heat this piece?
Do I need enamel on the back of the piece? Why or why not?
How thick or thin do I apply the enamel?
Can I mix these two colors together?
Why did the pink enamel turn orange?
How can I keep from over-firing my pieces?
Why did "that" happen?
Do I need enamel on the back of the piece? Why or why not?
How thick or thin do I apply the enamel?
Can I mix these two colors together?
Why did the pink enamel turn orange?
How can I keep from over-firing my pieces?
Why did "that" happen?
What makes these classes special?
Here is what you get...
Introduction to Cloisonne´
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Introduction to Cloisonne´
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Fun & Excitement
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