Enameling Copper Pendants with Sharon Kaplan 7/30

Class #2700.255: Saturday, 7/30 11am-1pm
Cost: $50 + $15 cash material fee
Register at the link below or call 310.458.2239.

http://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/51845

Select a vintage copper base from Sharon's collection, and add vitreous (glass) enamel to make a gorgeous one-of-a-kind pendant. Learn how to kiln fire enamel. We will use translucent colored glass powders and various embellishments, such as millefiore add ons (tiny glass flower slices) and other techniques. You will leave with one or two enameled pendants on a leather or cloth cord. Sharon will also have chains and other findings available for purchase to upgrade your creation. All skill levels welcome!


Sharon Kaplan, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, is a Los Angeles-based enamelist, metal smith and jewelry designer. Inspired by the work of Lalique, Fabergé and other artists from the mid-1800s through the Art Nouveau period, she has developed a unique line of handmade jewelry that embodies her creativity, skill and exquisite sense of design. Her passion for color is apparent in all her enamel work as each color is chosen thoughtfully and matched for unexpected effect. Sharon’s pieces have adorned celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Megan Fox, Frances McDormand and Elle Fanning, and have appeared in movies such as Transformers 2 and Get Smart. As she continues to expand her line, her fan base has grown rapidly and her work can be found in high-end stores and boutiques around the country. sharonkaplanjewelry.com
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