Colorful Glass on Copper

Instructor: Kay Patterson

Day & Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuition: Sliding Scale Choose What Rate Fits for You: Sponsorship $300, Standard $200, or Scholarship $100

Ages: 18 and Up

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Location: This workshop takes place on the John C. Campbell Folk School Campus in the Enameling Studio. It is number 16 on the  Campus Map

Students Please Bring:

• Work Apron
• Wear cotton/natural fiber clothing and closed-toed shoes
• Particle dust mask to wear while sifting enamels
• Covered water bottle, no food or open drinks in the studio
• Note taking materials.

Get an introduction to what enameling is in this fast paced class. Many techniques can be tried in a day, to add vibrant colored glass to copper shapes. You will fire these in a 1500 degree kiln for about two minutes per firing, layering and adding color each time. Pieces will range from one to two inches in size, and can be made into jewelry, magnets, box tops, and so many possibilities.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor or studio for this workshop is estimated at $15.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE AT THE REGISTRATION TENT on the day of the workshop. *All payment types will be accepted.* 

* Workshops are subject to low enrollment cancellation if the minimum number of 4 students is not reached. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information.

About Instructor: Kay Patterson learned engraving and metalsmithing from her husband, Tom, whose family owned a retail jewelry store with a full-service shop. She joined Tom teaching metal classes at the Folk School in 2003 and has continued to serve as an assistant and instructor in many classes. Kay teaches enamel, combined with forging and engraving metal with a focus on using recycled metals. She is the Folk School's Creative Programming Advisor in Enameling. Kay currently divides her time among metals, enamel, and fiber, mostly making things to wear and puttering around the gardens and woods.