Ohio Valley Enameling Guild

03/03/2026

March Meeting - March 5 - 7 PM

Carpenter Enamel Center
645 Colfax Ave. Bellevue KY

Open Studio: Chance to work on your own projects, finish previous demos, or ask questions of fellow members.

01/19/2026

Carpenter Enamel Center's next multi-day workshop by Tom Ellis:

Our next multi-day workshop by Tom Ellis:

CLOISONNE PENDANT with Sterling Silver Cinch Bezel

Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Beginner to Expert
Tom Ellis, Instructor

Fine silver cloisonne wire on copper blank. Silver foil for highlights and texture. Traditional cloisonne technique - bending and firing wires, applying silver foil, filling cloisons, firing, stoning and final fire - Sterling silver clinch mount bezel.

All skill levels welcome. Expect to make (one) 1-1/2 inch diameter pendant over the two-day period.

Cost: $510 per student ($485.00 tuition + $25.00 material fee)

01/12/2026

Carpenter Enamel Center's next 3-hour workshop

Our next workshop:

BUTTERFLY PENDANT
DATE: Saturday, February 21, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Price: $65
LEVEL: Beginner to Expert
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Schafermeyer

Great for beginners! We'll start by sifting and firing on a base coat, add enamel threads, then decorate the edges with a choice of contrasting color. Width of butterfly is 2 inches.
All materials provided.
Minimum 3 students, maximum 10

Register at https://carpenterenamelcenter.org/workshops -2c4b-4c65-933a-031224369485

01/02/2026

The jam is a fun event for enamelists. I believe this is the 4th year, each one with a different theme.

The 2026 Enamel Art Jam is officially underway!

This year’s theme is COLOR... with a twist: instead of a literal color, each participant receives a word or phrase that evokes a color. Interpret it any way you like (or choose your own!), and create an enamel piece, jewelry, sculpture, or art, where vitreous enamel takes center stage.

Already signed up? Check your theme assignment on the website. Not signed up yet? You have until January 15 to join... You’ll have until March 1st to create something lovely.

Let the Enamel Jam begin!

https://www.enamelartjam.com/

12/29/2025

Our January meeting will be on January 8th, weather permitting, since the first Thursday is New Year's Day. Details on meeting topic to come.

Send a message to learn more

12/16/2025

Carpenter Enamel Center's next 3-hour workshop

Our next 3-hour workshop:

VALENTINE HEART PENDANT
DATE: Saturday, January 10, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
PRICE: $70
LEVEL: Beginner to Expert
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Ellis

DESCRIPTION: We will use a 1-1/2 inch copper circle, 18 gauge copper with jump ring to create a colorful enameled heart pendant for the 'Valentines Day' season.

All materials provided.

Register at https://carpenterenamelcenter.org/workshops -2c4b-4c65-933a-031224369485

12/16/2025

Our next 3-hour workshop:

VALENTINE HEART PENDANT
DATE: Saturday, January 10, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
PRICE: $70
LEVEL: Beginner to Expert
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Ellis

DESCRIPTION: We will use a 1-1/2 inch copper circle, 18 gauge copper with jump ring to create a colorful enameled heart pendant for the 'Valentines Day' season.

All materials provided.

Register at https://carpenterenamelcenter.org/workshops -2c4b-4c65-933a-031224369485