Today was an excellent day in the classroom. On reflecting "Why?" I believe it comes down to the time I put into preparing and creating my own practice example.
We are beginning a new enameling project using the cloisonné technique. It is fairly complex, and I have only created one of my own cloisonné pieces so far. The piece I made in the workshop while learning was fairly small (a bit bigger than a half dollar). The girls are working on 4"X6" pieces. To say I am a bit intimidated by the scale of this project and steps involved would be an understatement.
HOWEVER, the supplies are bought (next time I will have them start with a smaller piece of copper) and the plan is set. WE ARE DOING IT!! Due to my lack of previous knowledge for this process, I have realized I MUST be in class and practicing at least 30 minutes early to feel fully prepared. This gives me time to get together any supplies, practice own steps, etc.
After seeing how *calm the day was and how good I felt after class today, I may have to consider coming earlier from now on as a rule.... Hmmmmmm.
**Calm is relative considering they used jeweler saws to cut their copper. There was constant scratching noise for an hour, with an audible SIGH when the last person stopped sawing for the day. hehehehe- HS ladies with tools in the age of iPhones= HILARIOUS!!!
Stay tuned for pictures :D
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