Sift, Fire, Wear: Enamel Jewelry for Beginners

TOTAL COST: $95
Course Fee: $75
Non-refundable materials fee: $20

DATES: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
TIME: 12:30PM – 3:00PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
Ignite your creativity in this fast-paced, hands-on class as you explore the vibrant world of glass-on-metal jewelry. No experience is needed and all materials are provided for this workshop with teaching artist Aran Galligan. In this single session, you get to learn the fundamentals of kiln-fired enamel and create unique wearable pieces! You'll sift and sprinkle colored glass onto copper, fire it in a kiln, and attach findings to create either a pair of earrings, two pendants, or two ornaments — each of which is perfect for holiday gifting.

We'll work with pre-cut copper shapes, allowing you to focus on learning the enamel process. This two-hour class covers how to apply enamel, how to determine when it's ready to come out of the kiln, and how to finish your pieces so you can wear them home. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and supplies will be 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.