Online Classes with Ricky Frank
Learn to Enamel in my "Virtual Studio"

After many years teaching live classes and creating video tutorials, I have figured out how to utilize the best of both learning experiences. Using multiple technologies, I combine the live interaction between teacher and student with the detailed video photography found in high quality video tutorials. Here is what you get:

Here is how it works:

• Zoom Meetings create an interactive "virtual-live" learning  experience.
• Multiple camera angles to capture just what you "need to see".
• An online community (not Facebook) to help organize all of your information and to stimulate sharing and discussion.
• Assignments and Challenges to help you stay on task and achieve your goals
• Critique and feedback to help you find clarity and understanding
• Small class size for individualized attention.

This class includes:

• live interactive demonstrations
• live  interactive  group discussions
  
• bonus: pre-recorded video tutorials to view before and after each class
  
• a video replay of each class
  
• a dedicated community website for sharing information
  
• a mid-week "office hours" meeting to discuss problems
  
• PDF handouts covering tools, materials, lessons,and  assignments
  

There is a big gap between learning the techniques and learning how to apply the techniques artistically.
This class will guide you through both the technical and aesthetic maze of questions that we ask ourselves in our studio. Both are important and necessary.


This class requires that students have a basic understanding of the enameling process. This includes...

• sifting enamel
• cutting  out a metal shape
• firing with either a torch or a kiln

Disclaimer:This class also requires that you be willing to "think" as you move beyond searching for the "right answer" and discover the "many possible questions" that will lead you to YOUR answers. If you want "paint by number" tutorials, my classes are not for you.

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