Greetings:
Looking to learn a new craft, or gain skills in an art form you already love?
Join us Feb. 10, 11, & 12, to learn the art of enamel jewellery, See attached poster for more details on the workshops.
For any questions or for more information please contact Diane at the Northern Life Museum: 872-2859 or
admin@nlmcc.ca
To learn more about the instructor please read the following:
As an artist, I have found copper and enamels to be the most thrilling media I have ever used, allowing me endless variety in color, form, & texture. To experience the results of combining glass powders on copper or steel and transforming them in a 1500 degree kiln is an incredibly satisfying adventure! No two pieces are ever exactly alike and each creation has a special gleaming personality of its own!
Art has always been a part of my life in one way or another and now is my main passion and driving force. Soon after I retired from public school teaching five years ago, I started going to Art & Soul Retreats in order to find an art form that would bring excitement into my life each and every day. I feel very fortunate to have taken one introductory enameling workshop from a fabulous teacher, Richard Salley, who introduced this fascinating art form into my life! I knew when I felt comfortable calling myself an artist and enamelist that I had finally reached my goal!
What I love the most about the process of enameling is that it lends itself to rule breaking and experimentation and offers endless possibilities for creating incredibly unique works of art. My work is constantly evolving and because of that, will never lose its appeal!
Teaching was my profession prior to retirement and comes quite naturally to me. My hope for the future is to conduct project and technique-oriented enameling classes in my own studio and also to teach classes at the Art & Soul Retreats that introduced me to the joy of enameling!
More of Jean Van Brederode's work can can be found at:
Charmed I'm Sure – charmdimsur.etsy.com
The Village Artisans Gallery, Boiling Springs, PA.
The Carlisle Arts Learning Center, Carlisle, PA
She also operates two other Etsy shops - Enamel Warehouse - http://enamelwarehouse.etsy.com and Art Girls Tools - http://artgirlstools.etsy.com.
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Diane Seals
Admin and Events Coordinator
