Enamel Jewelry Open Studio

TOTAL COST: $50
Course Fee: $50
Materials fee: Student-provided (see Supply Info below)

DATES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
TIME: 12PM- 3PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
Have you taken an enamel jewelry class and want to keep working but don't have the equipment? This is your chance to use the Northwind jewelry studio and enamel equipment so you can keep making.

Teaching artist Aran Galligan will be here to provide hands-on support to help you refine your techniques, solve problems, and understand your results. They can help you troubleshoot firing issues, experiment with new application techniques, refine your finishing methods, work through challenges with specific pieces, or assist with cutting and preparing your metal.

Whether you're continuing projects from class, testing out new ideas, or building your technical skills, this is dedicated time and space to advance your enamel work. Prior enameling experience is required, and you should be comfortable with basic enamel application and firing. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
Studio furnishings for your use include: kilns, torches, kiln furniture, metal cutting tools, and ventilation. Students must provide their own enamel, metal, and findings. 

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT ARAN
Aran Galligan is an artist, educator, and owner of Aide-mémoire Jewelry and AranMade. With a BFA and MFA in Metal, they have worked as a jeweler and metalsmith for 30 years and have been practicing enameling for 19 years. Their teaching posts include SUNY New Paltz (New York), North Seattle College, Penland School of Craft (North Carolina), Contemporary Craft (Pennsylvania), and Danaca Design (Washington). 

Artist website: Aran Galligan

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.