Enamel Programs

New Programs for 2022 are coming soon. Email me for info or to help decide which program would be best for you.

Email Ricky

Cloisonne´ Mentor Program
(for returning students)

Cloisonne´ Mentor Program
(for new students)

Programs are different from classes; they are designed to ...

• offer as much support as possible to help students move towards their artistic enameling goals.
• go beyond simply showing "how to do it".
• integrate enameling technique, science, creativity, design, and self-expression to create a more holistic learning experience.
• connect students over several virtual platforms so that you feel safe and supported as you risk stepping out of your comfort zone.
  
• slowly build the skills that will help you achieve your goals.
  
• provide feedback and help you stay inspired, motivated, and disciplined to do the work that will create artistic and personal change.
  

"As Simon Sinek covers in his book, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Action, knowing your "why" is critically important in life. It is this focus that Ricky Frank employs to help artists/enamelists understand why they are doing something. He then guides students to build on their "why" as they execute their "what" (jewelry/vessel/wall piece) and "how" (enamel & metal techniques)"
​- Cullen Hackler, Enamelist Society Board Member

What makes these programs special?
Here is what you get...

Ricky's Teaching Approach

• Ricky's 44 years of enamel jewelry-making experience
  
• Ricky's background with performance psychology helps you "learn how to learn"
• Ricky's 6 learning tools to nudge you out of your comfort zone
• Classes that combine enamel technique/science with the "art stuff": design, creativity, self-expression

Program Structure

• hours of prerecorded video tutorials
• weekly Zoom classes: Q & A, discussions, inspiration, critique
• recorded zoom class for when you can't make it or just want some privacy
• group forum (not Facebook): Q & A, share your results, inspiration, weekly challenges
  
• all content is available from the first day
  
• all content is available for ONE Year
  

Fun & Excitement

• lots of play & experimentation
• freedom to "try it" without fear of failure
• encouragement to find your own way
• improvisational lessons for those "different" questions