Torch-fired Enameling - October 13 (PM)

Bring your partner, bestie, or your lovely self and learn the art of enameling! In this fast and fun class, you will be learning the method of fusing glass to metal without a kiln to create your own enameled jewelry. Enameling is one of the few ways to apply color to metal and create beautifully complex designs.  At the end of class, you will have completed a pair of earrings, two pendants, or one pendant and one keychain. 

We will cover:

• Selection of type of metal and enamels
• Cleaning metal for application
• How to apply enamels
• Torch use
• Clean-up of metal

Details:

• 2 contact hours, ages 14+
• Sunday, October 13 from 4-6 p.m. in the Silver Peak Studio Classroom located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials kit fee is $25 and includes copper, findings, and enamels
• Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. (No need to buy tools!)
• Prerequisite: none

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

Instructor: Jen Lesea-Ames

A former exercise physiologist and triathlete, Jen retired from her fitness career after receiving a diagnosis of hip dysplasia and decided to go full-time with her jewelry business in 2014. 

Wanting more of a challenge after stringing beads for three years, she studied metalsmithing at the Denver School of Metal Arts (now called Denver Jewelry Studio) from 2012-2016. She decided to go full-time with her jewelry business in 2014 and opened Silver Peak Studio in July 2020.

She is the owner, designer, and metalsmith of Jen Lesea Designs, (2009-present); her jewelry is sold in over 50 stores, including Fallingwater Museum Store, the Denver Art Museum Gift Shop, and the national catalog Uncommon Goods. Her experience and work has landed her local and national press. Jen is an Applied Jewelry Professional from the Gemological Institute of America GIA.

Her fun and friendly nature is apparent in everything she does, whether its teaching metalsmithing, talking to art show patrons, or motivating people to try something new, like stand up paddleboarding!  

As the owner of Silver Peak Studio, it is her intention to provide a safe, clean, professional and fun environment where students can grow in metalsmithing and enjoy the journey.

A few of Jen's favorite things is recreating outdoors, traveling, and hanging with her fur babies (kitties), Addie and Stevie.