September 17-21, 2026 Sandra McEwen Carolina Wren Workshop Deposit - $400 due to register

The Sandra McEwen Workshop is limited to twelve students. Cost for the five days is $850. Some materials are included, the 4” x 1.75” fine silver sheet (20 gauge)r will be additional.

Carolina Wren Champlevé Pendant

5-Day Enameling Workshop

In this five-day intensive workshop, students will create a Carolina Wren pendant using

champlevé and cloisonné enameling techniques on fine silver. This class is designed for students

with basic metalsmithing or enameling experience who want to refine fabrication skills and

develop more nuanced, naturalistic enamel surfaces.

Students will begin by sawing out and fusing a fine silver base, then solder a finding before

enameling begins. Cloisonné wires will be fabricated and carefully bent to follow the design, and

fine silver foil will be textured and applied to create depth in the background areas.

A significant focus of the workshop will be on enamel application—layering, blending, and firing

strategies that build luminous color and subtle transitions. The class will conclude with grinding,

stoning, and polishing techniques to achieve a refined, gem-like finish.

By the end of the workshop, each student will complete a Carolina Wren pendant and gain a

deeper understanding of how structure, texture, and color work together in advanced enamel

design.

Sandra is one of the two Visiting Enamel Goddesses I have invited for 2026 in the spirit of bringing the best enamelists to my studio and I am delighted to announce that you will have an opportunity to study with her this Autumn in my Santa Cruz Studio. This is a unique opportunity to spend five entire days with the Queen of Champlevé to guide you through the completed silver cloisonné Carolina Wren project 

Visiting Enamel Goddess Workshop Series 2026