Winter/Spring 2012 Workshop Schedule
Enameling for Jewelry and Beyond
Students will learn basic techniques in enameling, such as sifting and kiln firing. We’ll apply these techniques (plus a few other fun things) to everything from pendants and earrings to items for the home - think drawer-pulls and light switch plates!
8 Tuesdays - Jan 10 - Feb 28
6:30-9:00pm
Visual Arts Center of Richmond - Richmond, VA
NC Black Co. Micro Raising Workshop
Raising is a process for forming sheet metal into vessel form using the metal's natural response to hammering. Students will explore methods for creating miniature vessel forms. These methods can be used to create sculpture and jewelry as well as vessels. Students will focus on samples in copper and will create a raised vessel by the end of the class. All tools are provided. Some metalsmithing experience is helpful, but not required.
Two 1-Day Workshops
February 4 - 10:00-5:00
February 5 - 10:00-5:00
Cape Fear Studios - Fayetteville, NC
3-Day Workshop
March 22-24 - 10:00-5:00 each day
Radford University - Radford, VA
Jewelry Fabrication Weekend Workshop
This is the perfect introduction to creating jewelry the traditional way, by starting with sheet metal and wire. You'll learn about the basic tools of the jeweler: a jeweler's saw, pliers, hammers, and the torch. We'll cover techniques that will enable you to create beautiful wearable jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, and pendants! We'll work with copper with sterling silver, and will provide all the materials, tools and equipment. No experience necessary - all you need is enthusiasm!
Feb 18-19 (Sat-Sun)
10:00-4:30 both days
Sawtooth School for Visual Art - Winston-Salem, NC
Galvanic Etching and Champleve Enameling
Galvanic etching, or electro-etching, is a process that uses electricity rather than acid to etch metal. Students will learn forming techniques for their specific pieces, and then we’ll move into champleve enameling, a technique that involves wet-packing enamel powder into the recesses created by etching the metal.
8 Tuesdays - March 13 - May 1
6:30-9:00pm
Visual Arts Center of Richmond - Richmond, VA
Using the Hydraulic Die Press in the Jewelry Studio
Explore the fascinating realm of forming metal with a hydraulic die press. You can easily add dimension to your metalwork with the hydraulic press. Being able to easily create multiples of a simple form is one of its greatest assets. Students will learn to create original dies in acrylic sheet or other material, then use these dies to make puffed metal forms that can be altered using various techniques and textures. You can make multiples for a series of jewelry pieces, each one with the same outside silhouette but finished differently. The possibilities are endless. Basic Jeweler's Saw skills are helpful, but beginners are welcome.
May 19-20 (Sat-Sun)
10:00-4:30 both days
Sawtooth School for Visual Art - Winston-Salem, NC
Workshops : Fall 2011
Want to learn more about metalsmithing and enameling techniques? Come take a workshop this Fall!
(Scroll over the school name for more info and to sign up!)
NC Black Micro-Raising Workshop
Raising is a process for forming sheet metal into vessel form using the metal's natural response to hammering. This workshop focuses on traditional techniques in raising, but on a small scale. Using tools specially designed and fabricated by the NC Black team, students will explore methods for creating miniature vessel forms. These methods can be used to create sculpture and jewelry as well as vessels. Students will focus on samples in copper, and will complete a raised piece by the end of the workshop. This is an excellent workshop for beginners as well as experienced metalsmiths who enjoy learning new techniques.
September 17-18 : Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
Sept 30 - Oct 2 : Guilded Lynx Jewelry Studio and School, Ridgefield, CT
Basic Enameling Workshop
Enameling is the process of fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures in a kiln or using a torch. In this workshop, we will be focusing on the basic techniques of enameling such as sifting and kiln firing, and will use both transparent and opaque enamels. Students will learn additional techniques such as Sgraffito (scratching through enamel) and Basse Taille (using transparent enamels over textured metal.) Students will make several pieces in various shapes and will learn how to set their pieces. This class is perfect for beginners and those who have some metalsmithing experience but are not very familiar with enamels.
October 22-23 : Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
Alternative Techniques in Enameling Workshop
Enameling is the process of fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures. This workshop will focus on alternative and contemporary techniques in enameling. Topics and demonstrations covered will include: torch firing, liquid enamels, controlled over and under firing, inclusions, and alternative setting techniques. A basic understanding of enameling is helpful but not required.
September 24-25 : Sawtooth School for Visual Art, Winston-Salem, NC
November 12-13 : Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
Galvanic Etching and Champleve Enameling Class
Galvanic etching, or electro-etching, is a process that uses electricity rather than acid to etch copper and sterling silver. Students will learn this technique and several image transfer methods and resists that will be used to create etched blanks for jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings, and pendants, as well as for other uses such as home accents - think drawer pulls or even light switch plates! Students will learn forming techniques for their specific pieces, and then we’ll move into enameling!
Champleve is an enameling technique that involves wet-packing enamel powder into the recesses created by etching the metal. The enamel fills these recesses and leaves the un-etched metal exposed, creating beautiful detailed designs.This workshop is perfect for beginning and intermediate students.
November 15 - December 20, Tuesdays 6-9pm
Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
(Scroll over the school name for more info and to sign up!)
NC Black Micro-Raising Workshop
Raising is a process for forming sheet metal into vessel form using the metal's natural response to hammering. This workshop focuses on traditional techniques in raising, but on a small scale. Using tools specially designed and fabricated by the NC Black team, students will explore methods for creating miniature vessel forms. These methods can be used to create sculpture and jewelry as well as vessels. Students will focus on samples in copper, and will complete a raised piece by the end of the workshop. This is an excellent workshop for beginners as well as experienced metalsmiths who enjoy learning new techniques.
September 17-18 : Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
Sept 30 - Oct 2 : Guilded Lynx Jewelry Studio and School, Ridgefield, CT
Basic Enameling Workshop
Enameling is the process of fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures in a kiln or using a torch. In this workshop, we will be focusing on the basic techniques of enameling such as sifting and kiln firing, and will use both transparent and opaque enamels. Students will learn additional techniques such as Sgraffito (scratching through enamel) and Basse Taille (using transparent enamels over textured metal.) Students will make several pieces in various shapes and will learn how to set their pieces. This class is perfect for beginners and those who have some metalsmithing experience but are not very familiar with enamels.
October 22-23 : Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
Alternative Techniques in Enameling Workshop
Enameling is the process of fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures. This workshop will focus on alternative and contemporary techniques in enameling. Topics and demonstrations covered will include: torch firing, liquid enamels, controlled over and under firing, inclusions, and alternative setting techniques. A basic understanding of enameling is helpful but not required.
September 24-25 : Sawtooth School for Visual Art, Winston-Salem, NC
November 12-13 : Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
Galvanic Etching and Champleve Enameling Class
Galvanic etching, or electro-etching, is a process that uses electricity rather than acid to etch copper and sterling silver. Students will learn this technique and several image transfer methods and resists that will be used to create etched blanks for jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings, and pendants, as well as for other uses such as home accents - think drawer pulls or even light switch plates! Students will learn forming techniques for their specific pieces, and then we’ll move into enameling!
Champleve is an enameling technique that involves wet-packing enamel powder into the recesses created by etching the metal. The enamel fills these recesses and leaves the un-etched metal exposed, creating beautiful detailed designs.This workshop is perfect for beginning and intermediate students.
November 15 - December 20, Tuesdays 6-9pm
Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA
Watermelon Festival
August 7, 2011 is the annual Carytown Watermelon Festival in Richmond, VA! (Click on the link for more info!) Tons of music and food, and of course, art!
This year I have a craft booth - my first outdoor festival venture. I'll have enamel disc jewlery, reef jewelry, and other new surprises!
The festival runs 10am-6pm, so come out out and see us! Sure to be a great time!
This year I have a craft booth - my first outdoor festival venture. I'll have enamel disc jewlery, reef jewelry, and other new surprises!
The festival runs 10am-6pm, so come out out and see us! Sure to be a great time!
Workshops!
I recently taught a workshop in Micro Raising at Sawtooth School for Visual Art in Winston-Salem. We had a great time!
See images from the workshop here!
Check back soon for fall workshop dates and locations!
See images from the workshop here!
Check back soon for fall workshop dates and locations!
Nice Things People Say
Customer service is as important to me as craftsmanship. Here's some feedback from some lovely past customers:
Annie creates the perfect go to, ready to wear jewerly for me. Her colorful enameled pieces truly reflect her style as an artist and are great wearable pieces. If I was going on a trip and could only pack one piece of jewelry it would be my enameled disc necklace. It's so perfect because one side is a bright, punchy red and the other is a darker moody purple. It transitions easily from day to night and is the perfect accent to my outfits. I always feel like I stand out when I wear her hand crafted jewelry and it's so affordable! It really is comfortable and stylish and she has made purchasing so easy.
-Lindsey, Beaufort, NC
When I wear your jewelry, people are always commenting on your work being so beautiful and unique. I especially like the natural forms, the vibrant colors of your enamels and the excellent craftsmanship. I appreciate the slim, sterling earwires, they are so comfortable!
-Linda, Welcome, NC
Annie Williams' craftsmanship is truly one of a kind. The earrings I purchased were exactly what I wanted - a simple statement with bold color and texture. My first purchase was a pair from her "leaf series." I have loved them so much, that I have purchased several other pairs since! My second purchase were the enamel disc earrings. I LOVE that Annie will customize them to my tastes of size and color preferences. No two pieces are alike because each piece has been individually crafted by hand, giving the utmost detail and attention to each one. Annie is an amazing artist and a great person to do business with. I highly recommend considering her jewelry expertise whether you are looking for a gift or a treat for yourself!
-Catherine, Myrtle Beach, SC
Annie's jewelry is not only great quality but lovely to look at and fun to wear. I love the colors of Annie's jewelry. Each piece adds a pop of style to any outfit. If you are looking for something original and lovely, order a special piece from Coppertide, you won't be disappointed!
-Janet, Winston-Salem, NC
I am the lucky owner of several original pieces- every time I wear them, someone comments on their unique beauty and style. Every piece is touched with talent and love, truly a gift from the heart. I feel good when I wear Annie's pins or earrings. Life is too short to wear ordinary jewelery!
-Anne, Winston-Salem, NC
Annie creates the perfect go to, ready to wear jewerly for me. Her colorful enameled pieces truly reflect her style as an artist and are great wearable pieces. If I was going on a trip and could only pack one piece of jewelry it would be my enameled disc necklace. It's so perfect because one side is a bright, punchy red and the other is a darker moody purple. It transitions easily from day to night and is the perfect accent to my outfits. I always feel like I stand out when I wear her hand crafted jewelry and it's so affordable! It really is comfortable and stylish and she has made purchasing so easy.
-Lindsey, Beaufort, NC
When I wear your jewelry, people are always commenting on your work being so beautiful and unique. I especially like the natural forms, the vibrant colors of your enamels and the excellent craftsmanship. I appreciate the slim, sterling earwires, they are so comfortable!
-Linda, Welcome, NC
Annie Williams' craftsmanship is truly one of a kind. The earrings I purchased were exactly what I wanted - a simple statement with bold color and texture. My first purchase was a pair from her "leaf series." I have loved them so much, that I have purchased several other pairs since! My second purchase were the enamel disc earrings. I LOVE that Annie will customize them to my tastes of size and color preferences. No two pieces are alike because each piece has been individually crafted by hand, giving the utmost detail and attention to each one. Annie is an amazing artist and a great person to do business with. I highly recommend considering her jewelry expertise whether you are looking for a gift or a treat for yourself!
-Catherine, Myrtle Beach, SC
Annie's jewelry is not only great quality but lovely to look at and fun to wear. I love the colors of Annie's jewelry. Each piece adds a pop of style to any outfit. If you are looking for something original and lovely, order a special piece from Coppertide, you won't be disappointed!
-Janet, Winston-Salem, NC
I am the lucky owner of several original pieces- every time I wear them, someone comments on their unique beauty and style. Every piece is touched with talent and love, truly a gift from the heart. I feel good when I wear Annie's pins or earrings. Life is too short to wear ordinary jewelery!
-Anne, Winston-Salem, NC
