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Consider this a summer camp for adults with visiting artist Cheryl Chapman! This workshop is an invaluable opportunity for students of any experience level to learn new techniques involving the four-stage reverse glass enameling process from a master.  You'll practice:

• Mixing powdered enamels with several different mediums.
• Using different painting mediums and techniques with a variety of application tools, such as nib pen, foam brush, paint brush, badger brush, etc.
• Translating a photo into a fun, caricature drawing.
• Applying and firing glass enamels successfully.

Four days of fun:

• Day 1: You'll work on your drawings, translating a photo for use as a template to paint from, cut and prepare glass, learn about and accomplish the lining/tracing stage of the painting process using a quill pen, black enamel, and propylene glycol medium. Your work will be kiln fired after class.
• Day 2: You'll learn about and accomplish the shading/matting stage of the painting process using black enamel, gum arabic medium, foam brush and badger/blender brush and other miscellaneous tools. Work will be kiln fired after class.
• Day 3: You'll learn about and accomplish the two-part coloring stage of the painting process using colored enamels, water medium, foam brush, badger/blender brush, paint brushes, and other miscellaneous tools. Work will be kiln fired after class.
• Day 4: Projects are fire polished in the morning by the instructor and you'll arrive in the afternoon to complete and assemble your projects. Optional participation and instruction that morning is possible regarding the cleaning, setting up and use of BARN kilns for those students wanting the full experience. 

Details

• No prior painting experience is necessary.
• You will have multiple opportunities to practice techniques at each stage of your project. 

Details

A $132 materials fee, included in the price of this class, covers items you'll take home to continue the reverse glass painting technique on your own, including special brushes, quill pen and nibs, and a painting palette. It also covers the  COE 96 glass, studio equipment, and materials needed for this four-day workshop.

Project

You will create an 8-inch by 10-inch, glass-framed caricature portrait from an image of a pet or animal you bring to class.  You can expect to have the completed portrait as well as at least two additional reference/practice pieces to take home.

Class Policies

• Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required in the Glass Studio at all times.
• Ages 14 and up are welcome.