Vitreous Enamel Jewelry: Organic and Experimental

TOTAL COST: $290
Course Fee: $250
Non-refundable materials fee: $40

DATES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 & SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
TIME: 11:00AM – 4:00PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. 

DESCRIPTION
This lively two-day jewelry workshop is your opportunity to explore organic forms and surfaces in enamel, and make your own unique jewelry pieces. You'll learn both torch- and kiln-firing techniques, starting with the basics of sifting and firing, and then experimenting with over-firing to create variegated surfaces and unexpected effects.

With expert teaching artist Aran Galligan, you will also learn basic methods for cutting out copper forms, so you can create custom shapes for your work. You'll come away from this weekend class with finished earrings, pendants, or components that you can incorporate into future jewelry pieces. This workshop is open to all levels, whether you're new to enamel jewelry or looking to experiment with the material in different ways.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All materials and supplies are provided with the non-refundable materials fee.

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

ABOUT ARAN
Aran Galligan is a sought-after artist and the owner of Aide-mémoire Jewelry and AranMade. Teaching posts include SUNY New Paltz (New York), North Seattle College, Penland School of Craft (North Carolina), Contemporary Craft (Pennsylvania) and Danaca Design (Washington). Aran's exhibition venues include Schmuck (Germany), Gallery Marzee (Netherlands), Bellevue Arts Museum, NSC Art Gallery (Washington), Bini Gallery (Australia), Bilk Gallery (Australia) and Penland Gallery (North Carolina). 

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.