Tanya Crane

Suspended Topographies in Enamel

August 9 - 14, 2026

Intermediate

Enamels, Jewelry, Metals

Overview

This intensive enameling workshop is ideal for intermediate students looking to traverse both intentional and experimental approaches in the medium, capturing dynamic surfaces on metal. The workshop will cover basic metal forming techniques, including some fold-forming, die-forming, and solder basics for construction and finishing. Students will then extensively explore enameled surfaces, with an emphasis on using natural materials such as sand, steel, silver and gold foil, and glass beads to create spontaneous textures. Techniques covered include applying liquid, dry-sifting, and painting enamels, along with instruction in using graphite pencils, stencils, and sgraffito for surface decoration. Compositions and advanced finishing techniques will also be demonstrated.

Course Fee : $852.00

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$852.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$902.00

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Artist Bio

Tanya Crane

Tanya Crane is a multi-disciplinary artist working mainly within the context of jewelry and sculpture for the body. She is an Assistant Professor in 3D Foundations + Jewelry + Sculpture at Long Beach City College, where craft acts as a bridge between her artistic practice and her dedication to serving communities through education. Crane's exceptional contributions to the field were recognized when she was named the 2024 winner of a United States Artist Fellowship in Craft. She has completed notable residencies, including at Hewnoaks in Lovell, Maine, and Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine, and exhibited her work in a 2018 solo exhibition at the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Her pieces are part of many prestigious collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Yale University Art Gallery, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Racine Arts Museum.

Artist Website

Explore the Metals Studio

With views that overlook our wood hillside, the Metal Studio is located in our main Turner Building. Central aisles of dedicated workbenches, with a bank of windows on one side and vented multi-use tables for casting, soldering, and finishing on the other. This vaulted studio is a jeweler’s favorite. Ideal for smaller metal work of all kinds, the long narrow space includes hammer and machine rooms, outdoor covered porch for larger fabrication, and a shared kiln room with the Glass Studio.

Explore the Metals Studio