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P.O. Box 657
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

479-253-5384

info@esartschool.com

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2010 ESSA Staff

Executive Director
Peggy Kjelgaard, Ph.D.
Eureka Springs

Assistant Director
Patt Carmichael
Eureka Springs

Program Coordinator
Sabina Miller
Holiday Island

2010 Board Members

President - Elise Roenigk Eureka Springs

Vice-President - Sandra Lockhart
Bentonville, AR

Secretary - Suzanne Tourtelot
Holiday Island

Treasurer – Judy Jones
Eureka Springs

Jeanelle Ash
Point Lookout, Missouri

Lucilla Garrett
Eureka Springs

Eleanor Lux
Eureka Springs

David McKee
West Fork, AR

Steve Roberson
Eureka Springs

Mary Springer
Eureka Springs

Doug Stowe
Eureka Springs

Classes - Metal

Session Nine/July 26 - 30

Beginning to Intermediate Enameling

L.J. Smole

Beginning to Intermediate

Studio

5 Day class (9am-4pm)

Tuition: $275

Materials: $85

Finely ground glass and heat create a variety of stunning surfaces on metals. You will explore dusting, stenciling, scraffito, champlevé, bas taille, and cloisonné. You will make pendants or earrings, small dishes or bowls, and other beautiful things! This class uses non-lead bearing enamels. You will learn basic techniques regarding the preparation of surfaces and enamels as well as how to use kilns and alternate heating methods. No experience is required.

In 1981 L.J. (Eureka Springs, Arkansas) learned to cut gemstones which quickly led to silver and gold-smithing. Enameling is an extension of her explorations using color and texture in combination with metal manipulation. L.J. moved to the Ozarks in 1998 and shares her studio with two cats who assure her they are in charge.