Plique a Jour: Soldered Wire Framework with Amy Roper Lyons - The 92nd Street Y, New York
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Plique a Jour: Soldered Wire Framework with Amy Roper Lyons

Plique a Jour: Soldered Wire Framework with Amy Roper Lyons

In this workshop we will explore the exciting technique of plique a jour.

Students will construct and solder a delicate framework of fine silver and fill the openings with transparent enamel, resulting in a stained-glass effect. Fired without a backing, only the physics of surface tension holds the molten glass in place. We will learn how to fabricate and solder the framework, apply the enamels, create smooth color gradients in the cells, fire successfully, and methods for finishing the work. Important considerations when designing plique a jour will be discussed. Students will complete a pair of earrings. Beginners will gain an introduction to an exciting medium, and more experienced students will deepen their understanding.

Level: Intermediate. Students should have some soldering experience. No enamel experience necessary

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This program is part of the Gilda and Henry Block School of the Arts.
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Fri, May 31, 2024 - Sun, Jun 2, 2024
10 am - 4 pm ET

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  • Price: from $485.00
  • Instructor: Amy Roper Lyons
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Amy Roper Lyons

Amy Roper Lyons is a studio goldsmith and enamellist. Lyons creates bold compositions of gold and glass, each unique piece made by hand in her studio. She combines enamel processes like cloisonné,pliquea jour, andbasse-taille with a broad palette of goldsmithing techniques including forming, carving, chasing, and fabricating. Lyons’ work draws inspiration from a number of sources, including her travels and the natural world. Her current series was sparked by photographs of space taken by the Hubble Telescope. Her award-winning work has been published in magazines and books such as 500 Enameled Objects, Digital Handmade, JewelryArtist, Ornament, and Art Jewelry Magazine. Lyons’ jewelry and enameled objects areexhibited nationally at museums, galleries and craft shows, recently at the Smithsonian Craft Show. Lyons has taught jewelry and enameling workshops at craft schools at locations across the US. She received her BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

Amy Roper Lyons

Amy Roper Lyons is a studio goldsmith and enamellist. Lyons creates bold compositions of gold and glass, each unique piece made by hand in her studio. She combines enamel processes like cloisonné,pliquea jour, andbasse-taille with a broad palette of goldsmithing techniques including forming, carving, chasing, and fabricating. Lyons’ work draws inspiration from a number of sources, including her travels and the natural world. Her current series was sparked by photographs of space taken by the Hubble Telescope. Her award-winning work has been published in magazines and books such as 500 Enameled Objects, Digital Handmade, JewelryArtist, Ornament, and Art Jewelry Magazine. Lyons’ jewelry and enameled objects areexhibited nationally at museums, galleries and craft shows, recently at the Smithsonian Craft Show. Lyons has taught jewelry and enameling workshops at craft schools at locations across the US. She received her BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

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