by Cindy on January 11, 2010
Happy Monday everyone!
The Painting with Fire workshop with Barbara Lewis opened today with incredible enthusiasm!!! Seems like enameling is a HUGE interest to everyone… and that we all want to meet Barbara! 🙂
There is ONE seat remaining in this workshop, so hurry on over to the funametals.net workshop page if you’re interested! Due to the popular demand, you’ll notice an additional enameling workshop has been added. If you could not make the first date in March, this might be your opportunity! The dates are tentative.
Have a nice day!

by Cindy on January 7, 2010

- Torch-fired enamel pendant by Barbara Lewis
Are you hoping to learn new jewelry techniques in 2010? If you live anywhere near northern Virginia, I have some great news! Barbara Lewis will be coming to the DC metropolitan area and will be teaching her popular Painting with Fire workshop! You may be familiar with Barbara through her blog, Jewelry of Distinction, or you may recognize her name from the current issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry. I am thrilled to be assisting Jeanette of fundametals.net in hosting Barbara when she comes our way soon.
In this torch-fired enamel workshop, students will learn how to operate a simple, low-cost torch. Students will explore the process of enameling beads, and will enamel at least 40 beads and 10 pendants! Barbara will bring various bead styles and loads of enamel colors for experimentation. There will be an opportunity to meet new friends, as lunch will be included at the workshop. ….I know I’m looking forward to meeting a few blogging friends in person!
Painting with Fire
Date: March 6, 2009
Location: Reston Community Center, Lake Anne
Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Price: $60.00 (including lunch), plus $30 kit fee payable to instructor
Please visit the workshop page on the fundametals blog for more detailed information. Registration will begin here on Monday, January 11th at 9:00 a.m. EST. Class size will be limited to 12 students…and we anticipate that it will fill up fast!
Please consider joining us for this workshop! What could be better than a day spent learning new skills and making new friends!

Enameled earrings by Barbara Lewis

by Cindy on January 6, 2010

Just a quick post to share a GREAT give away with you! Remember those talented Australian sisters (twins as a matter of fact) that I mentioned recently – Sissy Sparrows? Donna and Julie are hosting a give away on their blog and will draw a name on January 13th. Stop by for your chance to win one of their gorgeous shadow box pendants (and I really love this one!) OR a postcard set illustrated by Donna for their new line. Two chances to win!!
