Ana M. Lopez

The Mad Scientist’s Enameling Party

June 22 - 27, 2025

Open to All Skill Levels

Enamels, Glass, Metals, Sculpture

Overview

I wonder what would happen if...?

In this workshop, students will learn to create dimensional forms in sewn copper foil. Using liquid white enamel as a base, they will experiment with additives to achieve a variety of colors, textures, and finishes: ceramic stains will be employed for color effects; the addition of CMC will allow for dimensional extrusions to create enamel “Puffy Paint”; Silver nitrate fired with raku will generate metallic effects; and MAP gas post-firing coloration will create selective surface enhancement. The emphasis is on creative play and exploration. No prior enameling experience required - ALL are welcome in the Mad Scientist's Studio.

Course Fee : $852.00

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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

Ana M. Lopez

Ana M. Lopez is a metalsmith, educator, and decorative arts scholar whose creative work has been exhibited internationally. Recently, Lopez’s work was featured in a two-person exhibition at the Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee as well as a solo exhibition at the Mesa Contemporary Art Museum in Mesa, Arizona. She has lectured extensively on her own work as a presenter at the Society of North American Goldsmiths conference, the College Art Association Conference and Texas Metals Symposium. She holds an MFA in Metalsmithing from the Cranbrook Academy of Art and an MA in the History of American Decorative Arts from The Smithsonian Associates and Parsons School of Design. She is currently Professor of Metalsmithing & Jewelry at the University of North Texas and lives with her family in Fort Worth, Texas.

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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