Do you want to play with amazing color?
Enameling combines glass and metal to create magical "colored light"!

Creativity + Enameling = Creative Enameling

I've been captivated by this incredible art form for over 44 years.
I show you "How I do it"
but more importantly,
I guide you as you find YOUR way!

Many teachers show you the "How-to" techniques
(This is important, but it may not be enough)

In my Creative Enamel classes, I show you how...

 I've learned, practiced, and improved my Technical Skills.
I explain and demonstrate the Science and how I apply it in my work.

I ask myself questions about
Design,
Creativity,
and Self-Expression
as I learn to create my artwork

I've learned to Let Go of
Rules,
Self-doubt,
and Fear
so that I can feel FREE
with my technique

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".

Candie's Story

Students are challenged to change their goals...
from trying to make something "good" or "pretty"
to
learning, playing, experimenting, risking, brainstorming, growing,
and developing a feeling of freedom with the techniques, materials, and tools.

Why is "Creative Enameling" so important to me?

Early in my enameling career, I reached a point where I felt stuck.
My enameling skills were "good enough", but I was missing something.
I didn't know what it was; I just knew that I didn't feel connected to what I was making.
I "retired" and pursued a Masters degree in Psychology in search of a new career
that might combine my different interests.

Creativity
Art Therapy
Sport Psychology
Peak Performance
Personal Growth
Self-Awareness

Meditation
Self-Expression
Design
Enameling
Jewelry
Human Learning & Memory

After completing my degree, I returned to making enamel jewelry and re-discovered my artistic passion.
But this time I had a completely unique approach and a fresh point of view.

I began to combine everything that I had learned.
A new process emerged.
New artwork emerged.
I felt a connection to what I was making.

My enamels started to
"come from my heart"!

What is "Creative Enameling"?

I taught myself to become a more creative and expressive enamel artist.
You can too!

Instead of

• searching for the "right way", students discover "many possible ways".
•  trying to find the "right answer", students search for "more questions".
• copying the teacher, students learn to design experiments to answer their own questions
• "learning to enamel", students use enameling
  as a "way to learn about themselves, their world, and their art".
  

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

Ricky's Teaching Approach

• Rcky'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
  

Class 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 when the class opens
• all content is available for 3 to 6 months, depending on the class
• continue to learn with Ricky after the class ends with a low cost membership
  

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

Are you ready to take your enameling to the next level?
It doesn't matter where you start...
It matters where you aim!
Are you aiming high enough?