All tools and materials are supplied.
Participants are only expected to bring a brown bag lunch,
an open mind, and a pair of eager hands. There are
fast food restaurants close by, if you prefer.
If you plan to arrive the evening before,
we recommend Comfort Suites, (859) 291-3800. Tell them you
are visiting Thompson Enamel and you will receive a reduced
rate (rate code THOMPS) of $89 for a standard room. They are
at 420 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY, and only 4 blocks from
Thompson.
Call (859) 291-3800 or by email, info@thompsonenamel.com, to reserve space.
Introduction to Enameling - An Intensive Workshop for Beginners
Instructor: Woodrow Carpenter
July 12, 2008, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $65.00, which includes all materials
We will start with the basics and have you enameling within 15 minutes. You will quickly move on to more advanced procedures and selected techniques. By the end of the workshop, you should have a good idea as to what you wish to accomplish with enamel.
All tools and materials are supplied. Participants are only expected to bring a brown bag lunch, an open mind, and a pair of eager hands. There are fast food restaurants close by, if you prefer.
If you plan to arrive the evening before,
we recommend Comfort Suites, (859) 291-3800. Tell them you
are visiting Thompson Enamel and you will receive a reduced
rate (rate code THOMPS) of $89 for a standard room. They are
at 420 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY, and only 4 blocks from
Thompson.
Call (859) 291-3800 or by email, info@thompsonenamel.com, to reserve space.
Glass on Glass Classes - Enameling and Kiln Forming Workshops
Instructor: Joseph Drury
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-9:30 pm (by Appointment)
Saturday Afternoons, 2:00-5:00 pm (by Appointment)
Cost: $65 per session, $175 for three sessions. Discounts for groups of 3 or more (registering at the same time).
In these classes, you will learn to create from recycled and repurposed glass sources and special Thompson Enamels. Recycling 'glass into art' techniques will be taught by accomplished artist and sculptor Joseph Drury. While these techniques can be applied to enameling on any surface, the primary focus will be on learning how to apply enamels to glass for the creation of sculpture, jewelry, window hangings, bowl and plate forms. These workshops are suitable for all students beginning through advanced. Beginning students learn safety, proper ways to apply and fire the enamel. Each student produces at least one artwork per session!
All materials supplied for the workshops. Workshops are limited to only 12 students per session.
Register now by contacting Joe Drury directly at (859) 240-0046; e-mail joedrury@msn.com, www.joedrury.com OR register through Thompson Enamel (859) 291-3800, sales@thompsonenamel.com
Workshop Open Time - Small Scale
Our new workshop is available for open time use. You supply your metal, we will supply a reasonable amount of enamel. The charge is $5 per hour. Hours are 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Saturdays and evenings by appointment. Call ahead so we can turn the furnace on.
Workshop Open Time - Large Scale
This facility is available at $7.50 an hour. Same hours and days as small scale. Again, please call ahead so we can turn the furnace on.
