1/17 Plique-a-Jour by Sarah Loch-Test
Schedule
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
728 North Elm Street, Suite 100, Denton, TX, United States, Texas 76201 | Denton, TX
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This is a three day class: January 17th, 24th, 31rd (2pm-5pm)Meaning “Light of Day,” Plique-a-Jour is a traditional technique of applying transparent enamel without a metal backing. Light passes through the enamel, illuminating its color.
Students will learn the piercing method for Plique-a-Jour using 16 or 18 gauge sheet metal. Important design considerations will be discussed, such as the size and shape of the ‘cells’ and incorporating Plique-a-jour into jewelry pieces. Sarah will demonstrate transparent enamels for Plique-a-jour, layering enamels for various color effects, kiln firing and finishing methods. Copper will be provided for students to make a small pendant or earrings. You may bring your own sterling or fine silver, or purchase some from the instructor.
Sarah Loch-Test grew up in Ohio and studied at Kent State and East Carolina universities, where she embraced the art of enameling. She currently work as the Metalsmithing & Jewelry Technician at the University of North Texas. Her work has been exhibited regionally and nationally, and is in the Enamel Foundation’s permanent collection, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art, the Crocker Museum and the Yale University Art Gallery.
Register at: www.dentonmakercenter.com
Website: https://sarahloch-testmetalsmith.com/
Instagram: @SarahLochTest
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