Images in Fire: Enamel Decal Jewelry
Add illustration and fine detail to your enamel jewelry in this decal workshop near Richmond.
About this workshop
There's something deeply satisfying about watching a delicate image survive the heat of the kiln and come out crisp, clear, and exactly where you put it. In Images in Fire, you'll learn how to use enamel decals to add detailed imagery to your jewelry. This four-hour enamel decal workshop at my studio in Ashland, Virginia, a short drive north of Richmond, works with water-slide decals: they're applied to an enameled surface, then fired so the image becomes permanently fused into the glass. The result often surprises people. What goes in really does come out looking just as intended. This is a project-based class focused on jewelry. You'll create a coordinating enameled pendant and pair of earrings while learning how to apply decals smoothly and confidently. You'll explore kiln firing, with the option to try torch firing if you're curious, and learn how to enhance black-line decals with subtle hand coloring when it complements the design. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • How to prepare enameled metal surfaces for successful decal application • How to apply water-slide decals using warm water and gentle repositioning • How to fire decals in a kiln, with optional torch-firing exploration • How to preserve crisp detail and avoid common decal mishaps • How to add transparent enamel layers or hand color for depth and durability • How to finish your jewelry for a clean, professional result WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR: Jewelry makers who want imagery, illustration, or fine detail in their enamel work, not just color. It's beginner-friendly, approachable, and designed so you can relax and enjoy the process without overthinking it. All skill levels welcome, and no prior enameling experience is required. WHAT'S INCLUDED: All enamels, decals, copper, and use of studio tools, kiln, and torches. You may wish to bring magnifying glasses if you like a close look at your work. SCHEDULING: This class has flexible scheduling and accommodates up to 5 students. Use the "Request to Book" button to arrange a mutually agreeable class time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: Workshops have limited spots. Before booking, ensure dates and content are suitable, as refunds are not available if you are unable to attend. Exceptions include: • Rescheduling: If AJ Newell Studio reschedules the workshop and you cannot attend the new dates, • Instructor Unavailability: Due to illness, emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances affecting the instructor, • Weather Conditions: Severe weather or natural disasters making it unsafe to conduct the workshop, • Facility Issues: Problems with the venue such as power outages, maintenance issues, or other disruptions, • Health and Safety Concerns: Any situation posing a risk to the health and safety of participants or staff, • Government Restrictions: Compliance with new laws, regulations, or directives necessitating cancellation. To request a refund, proof of cancellation reason is required, and a $25 admin fee will be deducted from the refund. If unable to attend, you may transfer your booking to someone else by notifying us promptly with the new attendee's name and email. If absent without notifying the Studio, no refund will be issued. Please call (804) 467-2550 if unable to attend or running late. Health and Safety Rules: Participants deemed unfit for safe participation due to alcohol, drugs, ill-health, or fatigue will be excluded from workshops without refund. We reserve the right to exclude any student posing a risk to themselves or others. Our workshops involve potentially hazardous activities such as hot work (kilns and/or gas torches), chemicals, and heavy tools. Dress appropriately with closed-toe shoes and avoid loose, flammable clothing, dangling sleeves, scarves, and unrestrained long hair. Aprons are provided, but wear clothes that can that can get dirty. Protective goggles and masks are mandatory for certain activities. Adhere strictly to all health and safety rules. Failure to arrive in appropriate attire may prevent participation in specific activities for safety reasons. Cancellation by AJ Newell Studio: In the rare event of workshop cancellation, alternatives or refunds will be offered. We aim to provide ample notice but are not liable for travel or accommodation costs. Disclaimer: Content on our website is for general use and information only. We retain the right to change content at any time. AJ Newell Studio holds no liability for website use, reliance on content, or website unavailability.
Contact Details
804-467-2550
aj@ajnewellstudio.com
12058 Haley Farm Rd, Ashland, VA, USA