I am an enamellist and goldsmith. My work is abstract expressionism using glass and metal instead of paint and canvas.
I graduated from the George Brown Jewellery Program in 2008, but have many years previous experience in making jewellery and teaching.
The process of enamelling involves firing very finely ground glass (vitreous enamel) onto a copper or silver base at approximately 1500 degrees. That's hot!
Enamelling can be used to create jewellery, decorative bowls, plates, or works of art. With the multitude of techniques and enamel colours available, the possibilities are endless!
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The first piece of jewellery I made was in Grade eight, in shop class. This was quite groundbreaking, as it was the first time girls in our school were allowed to take shop! I made lots of other great things but it was the jewellery that stuck.
Then, approximately 10 years ago I took a silversmithing class at the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club. It was fantastic! I made a ring my very first night and started on my path of driving instructors insane with questions on how to do things that they weren't teaching in class!
I also learned lapidary work (stone cuttting and polishing) and met lots of great people. I started teaching there after having gone back to Toronto to learn jewellery model making, cuttlebone casting, PMC and glass fusing. Many students loved my class so much they took it twice! I am happy to say that when I left some of my students became the teachers!
At this point I wanted to take things a bit more seriously so I enrolled in the George Brown Jewellery Program in Toronto. I met lots more great people and graduated in 2008.
And finally, just a list of some of the classes I have taken - feel free to ask questions on any of them.
Lapidary, goldsmithing, PMC, cuttlebone casting, model making, casting, reticulation, fusing, surface techniques, patinas, rolling mill, acrylics/plastic, epoxy, rivetting, enamelling, glass fusing, lampwork, stained glass, beading, polymer clay, pottery, screen printing, lino cut printmaking, etching/intaglio, lithograthy, mono prints, soapmaking, candle making, bath bombs, painting, photoshop... there are more but I think that's enough for now.
In my one day enamelling workshops you will learn as much in 5 hours as many
classes teach in a month or more! No experience is necessary to take the beginner class.
By the end of class you will be comfortable enamelling on your own.
I will also instruct you on how to set up your own studio and where to buy supplies.
Kiln time rental is also available.
Classes are limited to a maximum of three students, which means lots of individual attention!
One on one classes are available, I will work with you to create a class specifically geared to
what you want to learn.
Enamelling -beginner - 5 hours, $125.00 (max. 3 students) 10am - 3pm
Annealing, counter enamelling, inclusions, types of enamel, stencilling, layering.
You will make 3 pendants. All supplies included.
Enamelling - advanced - 5 hours, $125.00 (max 3 students) 10am - 3pm
Cloisonne, silver foil, stamping and hammering copper for texture, sgraffito.
Kiln time can be rented for $10.00 per hour. $13.00 per hour if you use my enamels.
You must take the beginner class before you can rent kiln time.
Schedule for enameling classes can be found on the Dates page.
I hold classes at College and Dufferin, Toronto.
Please email torchedstudio_hotmail.com to register.
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Distill Gallery
55 Mill Street, Building #47
The Distillery District, Toronto
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Wise Daughters
3079B Dundas Street West, Toronto
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Freedom Clothing Collective
939 Bloor Street West, Toronto
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Birthia
1599 Dundas Street West, Toronto
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Wonderworks
79 Harbord Street, Toronto
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18 Karat
275 Dundas Street West, Toronto
www.18karat.ca
You can buy my work on-line at:
www.torchedstudio.etsy.com
www.100milefinds.com/torchedstudio
Enamelling classes:
Beginner: January 25th. February 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd
Advanced: January 26th. February 2nd, 9th, 16th or 23rd
10am to 3pm
$125.00 all inclusive
Email me at torchedstudio_hotmail.com to register.
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