Iris is now scheduling classes in her new garage studio space in Glen Park.
If you are interested in a private workshop, please fill out the form below.
Enameling Jewelry Workshop:
Make Your Own Colorful Enamel Earrings or Necklace
Iris Willow offers private enameling jewelry workshops in her studio in Glen Park, San Francisco.
In her workshop, you’ll learn how to fuse colored glass to copper to create a colorful custom necklace or earrings.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Iris will demonstrate each of the steps of the kiln-fired enameling process and then you will have the opportunity to try it yourself, selecting your own jewelry shape, jewelry enamel colors and jewelry design and then kiln-firing and finishing your necklace or earrings. Iris will provide several example designs to give you ideas on what you can make. You’re welcome to make one of her designs or come up with your own using the materials provided. You’ll take home an enameled pendant necklace or enameled dangle earrings in the colors and shape you select.
Colorful enamels and kiln in Iris’s studio.
Metalworking station in Iris’s studio.
FAQS
Students beginning to apply enamel to their jewelry.
Student putting jewelry in the kiln to fire it.
Student applying another layer of enamel to her jewelry.
Iris (middle) with two students displaying their finished enamel jewelry.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Looking for the perfect gift for a crafty friend? Gift certificates for private enameling classes for up to four participants make wonderful gifts.
How much is the workshop?
$150 for a one-on-one workshop (2 hours)
$120/ each for 2 people (2.5 hours)
$100/ each for 3 people (3 hours)
$80/ each for 4 people (3.5 hours)
$75/ each for 5 or more people (4+ hours)
Is there a materials fee?
No, all materials are included in the workshop cost.
When will the workshop take place?
All workshops are private, so you can select the date and time the works best for you and fits with Iris’s availability.
Where will the workshop take place?
The workshop will be at Iris’s home studio in her garage in Glen Park in San Francisco. After your workshop is requested and confirmed, you will receive an email with directions.
How many people can be in a workshop?
You can schedule a private workshop just for you for one-on-one attention or you can invite friends to join you. Iris recommends 6 students max since all students would need to share one kiln, so the more students in the class, the more waiting time involved for the kiln. If you wish to have a larger class, please contact Iris for more info.
Who might want to attend this workshop?
This enameling workshop is great for anyone who loves jewelry and making art and is interested in learning the basics of kiln-fired enameling on copper and wants to make their own piece of jewelry, either for themselves or as a personalized gift. They are also great for team-building and bonding experiences with friends. Participants under 16 must come with their parent or guardian since participants use a very hot kiln in the class.
What will you make?
Each participant can make either a pair of earrings or a necklace. Click here to see some examples of past student’s work.
STUDENT REVIEWS
“I had no idea what enameling was before taking Iris’ workshop and she was so organized and articulate - it was a great first experience and I ended up with a beautiful piece I’m stoked to wear! You’ll love her energy. Take this class!”
“As someone who has always been fascinated by enameling, I was super happy to discover that Iris was offering a class. I found that the class had enough direction (Iris had a hands on demonstration on how to make one of her best selling pieces) that I felt confident when the time came to design and create a piece of my own. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn jewelry making in a low pressure environment!”
“Iris is a very patient and thorough teacher. Because of her thoughtful outline, demonstration and guidance throughout the process, our pieces all came out great. I would highly recommend!”
“This was a great activity for a fun girl’s day. Despite our limited artistic talents coming in, Iris made sure we all left with amazing earrings and necklaces that looked professionally made. Thank you Iris!”
“The class was a lot of fun and it’s so great to have a piece of jewelry that you made yourself at the end. It was a great team-building workshop for coworkers!”
MORE REVIEWS
Crafterateur Blog
Check out the awesome blog post by Erin Garcia on her Crafterateur Blog about her experience in my enameling workshop, complete with photos!
Iris Willow Studio Yelp
Visit my yelp page to read additional reviews from past students.
Iris Willow Studio Google Places
Visit my google places page to read additional reviews from past students.
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