Torch-fired Enameling: June 26, 12:00-2:00

Learn the ancient art of enameling! In this fast and fun class, you will be learning the method of fusing glass to metal without a kiln to create your own enameled jewelry. Enameling is one of the few ways to apply color to metal and create beautifully complex designs.  At the end of class, you will have completed a pair of earrings, two pendants, or one pendant and one keychain. 

We will cover:

• Selection of type of metal and enamels
• Cleaning metal for application
• How to apply enamels
• Torch use
• Clean-up of metal

Details:

• Thursday, June 26, 12:00-2:00 in the Silver Peak Studio Classroom located at 100.5 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026
• 2 contact hours, ages 14+
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Materials kit fee is $35 and includes metal, enamels, and findings for 1 pair of earrings or 2 pendants, or, 1 pendant and 1 keychain
• Each student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. (No need to buy tools!)
• Prerequisite: none

The last day to cancel your registration for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee will apply) is June 13, 2025.

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

Instructor: Jen Lesea-Ames

After retiring from her health education career in 2014, Jen transitioned her side-hustle jewelry business into a full-time success story as a nationally known jewelry designer and most recently, as an instructor in the jewelry arts.

Jen studied metalsmithing at the Denver School of Metal Arts from 2012-2016 and Gemological Institute of America (GIA) from 2014-2017, where she became obtained her diploma as an Applied Jewelry Professional.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, she saw her 32 art shows cancel in a matter of weeks. After the economic shutdown, she opened Silver Peak Studio in July 2020, where she started teaching jewelry fabrication classes in a small group setting.  As demand increased, she expanded the class schedule and hired instructors. In April 2024, she expanded and moved Silver Peak Studio to Old Town Lafayette and opened the jewelry store next door to the school, where locals and visitors can shop the instructors' and students' jewelry as well as locally-made art and gifts. In January 2025, she rebranded to Silver Peak Jewelry Arts which more accurately reflects the mission and services that she provides.

As the owner of Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, Jen's "why" is to provide a safe, professional, and fun environment where students can expand their skillset in the jewelry arts and help support independent artists.

A few of Jen's favorite things is recreating outdoors, traveling, and hanging with her fur babies, Addie and Stevie.