Enamel Ornaments
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Class Days: Please make a selection aboveSundaySaturday
Class Time: Please make a selection above2pm-4:30pm10am-12:30pm (2.5 total hours)
Age Group: Family
Class Code: Please make a selection above7ENL07F25-A7ENL07E25-B
Entry Level Class (No prerequisite required) in Enameling
Description
This is part of our Family Series. Parents and guardians with children ages 12+ are welcome to register with their kids and get hands-on making ornaments?just in time for the holidays.
All students must review and adhere to all Crucible Health and Safety Policies.
At this time, individuals are not required to show proof of vaccination or wear a mask inside our facility. We strongly encourage staff, faculty, students, and visitors to wear masks and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations in order to keep our community safe.
Students wishing to transfer must first withdraw from their registered class, adhering to the Crucible withdrawal policy. Any refund or credit due after withdrawal can be applied to enrollment in a different class.
Refunds for classes regularly priced at $200 or less:
- Withdrawals made 14 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $50 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-13 days before the first class date: Full refund less $50 registration fee plus $25 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Refunds for adult classes regularly priced over $200 and youth classes outside of youth weeklong camps:
- Withdrawals made 14 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-13 days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee plus $25 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Refunds for Youth Spring and Summer Weeklong Camps:
- Withdrawals made 30 or more days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee
- Withdrawals made 7-29 days before the first class date: Full refund less $100 registration fee plus $50 processing fee
- Withdrawals made 6 or fewer days before the first class date: Ineligible for refund or transfer
Read our full withdrawal and transfer policy here.
If you wish to withdraw from a class or have questions about the class registration process, please email registrar@thecrucible.org.
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CJ Martinez
CJ Martinez is a metalsmith and enamelist who is nationally certified in metal art clay. She works fluidly across all three mediums, with a special love for combining them in unexpected and expressive ways. Deeply committed to arts education, CJ finds joy not only in creating, but in empowering others to create. She is especially passionate about designing inclusive, accessible classes—offering three-hour and one-day workshops that welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels. In addition to teaching adult classes at The Crucible, CJ has led Youth programs for students ages eight and up, as well as off-site workshops and special events throughout the Bay Area, engaging participants of all ages. For more than a decade, she has been a regular part of Field Trip Days at The Crucible, where she introduces young people to the fundamentals of jewelry metalsmithing and enameling through live demonstrations and hands-on learning. Her guiding philosophy as an educator: “Do not lament what you cannot do; instead, celebrate and embrace the strengths of what you can do.”
Miranda Andersen
Miranda Andersen is a metalsmith and enamel artist with a love of tiny things. She explores the intersection of line, light, and color through enamel on metal to create one-of-a-kind artwork and modern, elegant wearable art. With a penchant for intricate details and ancient techniques, Miranda’s favorite processes include cloisonné enameling, hand-pushed engraving, and metalsmithing with mokume-gane. Every piece is crafted with joy. Miranda joined The Crucible faculty in 2021 after spending several years as a student, event volunteer, and Jewelry Department intern.
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