My favorite teaching venue is in my own studio where I am able to offer intensive, personalized instruction with a maximum of 4 students.  It is a perfect opportunity for those of you wishing to establish strong technical skills whether you are an experienced enamellist or an aspiring beginner.  I enjoy teaching and have over 30 years of enameling experience.  I delight in sharing this exciting medium and I have lots of tricks but no secrets.  My approach is methodical and I hope to be able to spare you years of mistakes so that you may take Cloisonné to a new level in your own style.

Once we have agreed on the workshop dates, the classes will be scheduled and filled with students in the order of their committment to me.  Hours generally run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a lunch hour.  The cost for the workshop is $110 per person per day.  I require a 50% deposit 3 weeks prior to the workshop by check, money order or Paypal.  (merrylee@bigplanet.com is my user name)  All supplies are included except 24K Cloisonné Wire.  It is currently available at $34 per foot.  If you wish to bring your own wire it must be .005 X .050, available from Hauser and Miller by the ounce.  800-462-7447. The enamels we will be using are Japanese leaded.  You will be doing one project in my design and a second project of your choice.  You will want to bring a design that is to scale showing the intended wirework and a second copy colored accurately.  If you wish to simply use one of my designs for your second project you may do so.

Please bring any glasses, optivisors or other eye wear that you require for close up, detailed work.  You may also want to bring tweezers, scissors, brushes and other tools that you are comfortable with although I will have those items for your use in the studio.

Note taking is encouraged and it is possible that we will be recording an instructional video during your class.

The San Jose Airport is the closest to my studio.  It is about an hour away.  Driving Directions are as follows:  From San Jose Airport take Highway 880 (also known as Highway 17) South to Highway 1.   

The Red Roof Inn is just a few minutes away and other students have been very pleased there.

1620 W Beach St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 740-4401

I am located on the Monterey Bay and if you have some extra days to sightsee while here, I would highly recommend it.  Whale watching, Redwoods, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel, Big Sur, 17 Mile Drive and Pebble Beach are all local attractions.

If you would be kind enough to send me an email with some information regarding your past experience and most importantly, your desired outcome of your workshop, this information will be helpful to me so that I may customize the instruction to best suit your needs.  I will place you in a class with other students of similar interests. 

Are there any questions?  I am looking forward to our time together.

Merry-Lee