Wicked Wearables: A Halloween Copper Enamel Workshop

Trick-or-treat yourself to something handmade — learn copper enameling and craft your own Halloween-inspired jewelry set.

About This Class

This hands-on workshop introduces students to the ancient art of enameling on copper, with a spooky seasonal twist. Participants will learn fundamental techniques including surface preparation, enamel application, firing processes, and finishing methods — all while exploring a Halloween-inspired palette of blacks, oranges, purples, and eerie greens. By the end of the class, each student will have created a coordinated jewelry set featuring their own Halloween motifs, color choices, and design aesthetic.

Experience Level

This class is open to makers of all levels. No prior experience required.

Skills You Will Learn

By the end of this workshop, students will be able to: ● Understand basic enameling safety and studio procedures ● Prepare copper blanks for enamel application ● Apply enamel using sifting techniques ● Successfully fire enamel pieces using a kiln ● Finish and assemble enameled components into wearable jewelry ● Identify troubleshooting solutions for common enameling issues

What to Bring

• Water bottle
• Closed toe shoe

Refund Policy

Up To 1 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Andrea Stronghart is the artist behind Stronghart Designs, a Minneapolis-based studio specializing in copper enamel, metalsmithing, and fused glass. A multidisciplinary maker with a background spanning painting and mixed media, Andrea brings years of hands-on studio experience to the classroom, teaching copper enamel workshops at TC Maker and the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC). Her work blends technical precision with playful, personal design, and she loves helping students find their own creative voice — one fired piece at a time.