Enamel lessons for all levels of experience

"Live" Workshops with Ricky Frank

Introduction to Cloisonne´ and Enamel Color Layers
Learn the  enameling basics and then explore the technique of cloisonne´enameling.
beginner student sample
(Annelise Strunk)
  • cloisonne´technique basics
  • learn to use  silver and gold foil to create reflective areas of light within your pieces
  • make your own handmade embossed silver foil
  • learn "how to blend and layer your colors" to create beautiful painterly imagery within your cloisonne´ wire cells. Shade with control!
  • explore several ways to finish your completed enamel pieces
  • develop your "enamel vocabulary" to make more personal enamel artwork
  • connect with your "inner enamel artist" as you consider the role of design, creativity, and expression in your enameling
Intermediate Cloisonne´: Explore Design, Creativity, and Expression
 Take your cloisonne´enamels to a new level as you explore advanced techniques and stretch outside of your "artistic comfort zones".
intermediate student sample
(Carol Gordon)
  • review all beginning principles and skills
  • combine transparent, opaque, and opalescent enamels to create contrast and depth within your enamel layers
  • advanced wire work design and creative use of different types of wires
  • combine enamel techniques to create your own unique enameling style and imagery
  • work on a series to develop personal enamel imagery
  • learn to translate visual images into enamel vocabulary
  • develop your critical eye as you work towards your artistic vision
  1. Enamel Knowledge to help you remember the necessary facts
  2. Enameling Principles to help you understand the "what and why" of your enameling.
  3. Enameling Skills and Techniques to help you develop control and mastery of your tools and materials.
  4. Ricky's "Inner Game of Enameling" techniques to help you learn how to learn and learn in different ways, and to help you deal with your fears and self-imposed limitations.
  5. The "Art Stuff" to help you learn how to design, create, and express yourself with confidence.
  6. "Inner Game  Skills" to help you deal with your fears and self-imposed limitations.
  7. Pre-workshop Video Tutorials and Handouts to help prepare you for an incredible learning experience!
  8. Post-Workshop Support to help you stay inspired and motivated as you move forward to achieve your enameling goals.