2025 at IFAC
Jan-Feb 2025: Basic Enameling and Jewelry Basic enameling and surface detail techniques on copper. An overview of techniques including separation enamel, crackle, graphite on enamel. Perfect for beginners. www.yourirvine.org
Mar-Apr 2025: Screenprinting with Enamels Learn how to make and use screen print stencils, for use with wet and dry enamels, and ceramic pigments. Appropriate for all levels.
Apr-May 2025: Enamel Painting with Mason Stains This year, my focus will be faces, including an eye tutorial. Registration opens February 17.
Summer 2025
I will be teaching a 4 day immersive mason stain workshop IN PERSON at The Loft Jewelry Studio in Anaheim, California. Registration opens early 2025, contact The Loft to get notified. This workshop walks you through my layered brooch design, including enameled screws as cold connections. My favorite 21 color mason stain kit is available for purchase at the workshop. www.theloftjewelrystudio.com
Fall/Winter 2025 at IFAC
late Aug-Oct 2025: Basic Enameling Subject matter still to be decided. Registration usually mid-May, check IFAC for details.
Oct-early Dec 2025: Cloisonne Enameling New project still to be decided. Registration usually mid-Aug, check IFAC for details.
Color Starter Kit
I have put together a Color Starter Kit for people who are ready to create traditional leaded cloisonné, but may be overwhelmed by the hundreds of color choices available. The kit is available at www.enamelartsupply.com I put this together initially for my upcoming Pocosin cloisonné workshop, but I really want to share this with everyone. It is the culmination of months of experimentation! My main goal with this kit is to keep cost low - it contains just the basic color families you will likely need to get started with traditional cloisonné.
Here is a link to download a PDF list of the color kit enamels, organized by color family: Color Kit List
In Process...
See all my latest work on Instagram @jtower_jewelry
Where to purchase Jill's work?
Only on Instagram! I post pieces as they become available. DM for questions and pricing. The link to my Instagram is here: @jtower_jewelry
Videos
This video demonstrates the progression of firing the layers of color on the cloisonne body of my Great Horned Owl necklace.