Carpenter Enamel Center

Carpenter Enamel Center To help perpetuate, preserve and expand the use and art of vitreous enamel. We are situated within a www.glass-on-metal.com

The Foundation's purpose is to nurture, house and sustain the art of enamel. This is accomplished by means of hosting in- house workshops as well as the publication of GLASS ON METAL magazine.

Newsletter #6 is officially out, and this edition highlights the extraordinary journey of Josy Trageser; born and raise...
08/18/2026

Newsletter #6 is officially out, and this edition highlights the extraordinary journey of Josy Trageser; born and raised in France and later one of Cincinnati’s most dynamic cultural ambassadors in the enameling world.

Josy was not only a connector of people and places; she was an enamel artist in her own right. Her work drew from the traditions she encountered abroad, from Fulda to Venice, while embracing the spontaneity and color that defined her personality. She experimented boldly, shared generously, and helped bring European enameling perspectives into Cincinnati’s growing community.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Josy built bridges between our city and artists across Europe, shaping the international presence our enameling community enjoys today.

We’re proud to share her story and her work.

Read Newsletter #6 here: https://carpenterenamelcenter.org/newsletter

08/03/2026

Our cloisonné workshop with Tom Ellis was a wonderful day of creativity, curiosity, and shared learning.

Participants explored wirework, color building, and kiln firing; each step revealing the magic of enamel in motion.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the studio feel alive with energy.

We love seeing this community grow, one fired piece at a time.

We’re excited to share that our next CEC workshop will feature the separation technique, taught by Tom Ellis. This metho...
07/28/2026

We’re excited to share that our next CEC workshop will feature the separation technique, taught by Tom Ellis. This method creates striking, dimensional effects in enamel, and it’s a great opportunity for both new and returning students to expand their skills.

If you’ve been curious about trying separation, or want to refine your approach, this session will be a perfect fit.

You can register directly on our website under More → Multi‑Day Workshops.

The July newsletter is live! This edition highlights the incredible Norman Fillion and the creativity he brings to our e...
07/26/2026

The July newsletter is live!

This edition highlights the incredible Norman Fillion and the creativity he brings to our enameling community.

Visit our website to explore the full feature and all the latest museum updates.

Here’s a tiny‑but‑mighty recap of our last three‑hour workshop. We packed the session with color, experimentation, and l...
07/26/2026

Here’s a tiny‑but‑mighty recap of our last three‑hour workshop. We packed the session with color, experimentation, and lots of creative momentum. If this sparks your curiosity, join us next time, there’s plenty more to explore.
More workshop videos are on the way.

July at the Carpenter Enamel Center is all about creativity, connection, and a little summer sparkle.We’re hosting two h...
07/01/2026

July at the Carpenter Enamel Center is all about creativity, connection, and a little summer sparkle.

We’re hosting two hands-on enameling workshops this month; perfect for beginners, curious makers, and anyone who loves learning something new in good company.

- Beginner Sifting + Pendant Workshop with Isabel B.D.
- Cloisonné with Tom Ellis

Small groups, welcoming atmosphere, and you’ll leave with something beautiful you made yourself.
Spots are limited.

Come join us and be part of the summer studio magic.

06/29/2026

A small highlight from Tom Ellis’s 3‑hour workshop.
The day was full of hands‑on learning, beautiful progress, and that shared studio energy we love.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the session so special.

06/24/2026

Our newest newsletter is now live, and this month we’re sharing something especially meaningful.

Tom wrote a beautiful reflection for this issue - thoughtful, honest, and full of the same generosity he brings to every workshop and conversation here at the CEC.

His words add something special to this edition, and we’re excited for you to read it.

All current members will receive their copy by email, so keep an eye on your inbox.

You can also visit our website to catch up on the current and past newsletters.

Great for beginners! COLORFUL PENDANTINSTRUCTOR: Isabel B. D.All skill levels welcomeDATE: Saturday, July 18, 2026TIME:...
06/21/2026

Great for beginners!
COLORFUL PENDANT

INSTRUCTOR: Isabel B. D.
All skill levels welcome

DATE: Saturday, July 18, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Carpenter Enamel Center, 645 Colfax Ave., Bellevue, KY 41073

Price: $65 All materials provided

We’ll start by sifting and firing a clean base coat, then use stencils to build your design with layered enamel colors. Once your pendant is finished, you’ll learn how to make an adjustable cord so your artwork is ready to wear as soon as you leave.

Who Should Take These Workshops?

Anyone who wants to learn more about enameling. You do not need to have any prior knowledge or experience. We start from the beginning and what you need to know will be presented.

What Will You Learn?

Learn to control results by discovering and understanding the fundamentals of enameling. Become proficient by knowing procedure and material relationships and their importance to each other. Predict what should happen and be able to understand what you see happen. Repeat a procedure and have it come out the same each time.

Address

645 Colfax Avenue
Bellevue, KY
41073

Telephone

+18592913800

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