The Enamel Channel

Learn to enamel with Ricky Frank

More than 50 Classes
Over 500 Lessons
Over 1000 Video Lessons

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Cloisonne´ Enameling
Learn the basics and explore advanced techniques.
Enamel Science
How and Why does your enamel "work"?
Enameling for Beginners
Learn the Basics: Prepare, apply, and fire your enamels
Enamel Color Layers
Create and Combine your different enamel colors
Silver & Gold Foil
Add Foil layers of light to create depth, mystery, and excitement
Enamel Design, Creativity, and Story
Move Beyond Techniques and make enamels that are unique and personal
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  • Classes & Lessons for all levels
  • More than 50 Classes
  • Over 500 Lessons
  • Over 1000 Video Tutorials
  • Techniques, Science, Design, & More
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Why choose The Enamel Channel?


The Enamel Channel gives you a glimpse into "How I learned the Skills to create my enamel artwork".

I share over 45 years of experience obtained from creating my cloisonne´ jewelry and teaching apprentices, employees, and students.

Along with the techniques, I share the questions that I ask myself as I am learn to use enamel to design, create, and tell my stories.

And I challenge you to explore YOUR questions so that you will feel Confident and Empowered to create your enamel artwork.

learn more about ricky's unique approach
  • Hundreds of Video Lessons to challenge and inspire you.
  • Wide range of Topics: techniques, science, skill development, design, artistic vision and voice
  • Practice enamel problem-solving and decision-0making skills
  • You have permission to "make a mess"; Let go of needing to be perfect
  • Build YOUR Enamel Vocabulary
  • Use baby steps to develop the Confidence that Yes, I can do this!
  • Ricky supports your learning process with live Q & A events and a Community Forum
  • AMAZING LOW PRICE includes Ricky's entire video library

Ricky's Unique Video Tutorials Help You Learn To Create.

Creation is a type of discovery. We are "teaching ourselves" to solve an artistic problem or challenge.


Move beyond the common "Copy My Technique" tutorial. Ricky challenges you to find new questions that will lead you to create different types of tutorials.
He shows you how you can...

Play to discover what is possible and what you like.

Create an Experiment to learn the variables and develop control.

Translate an idea into an enamel image

Apply Design to create pieces/projects that are interesting, exciting, and focused.
Meet Ricky Frank

I've been enameling since 1976. I had no art experience when I began so most of what I know comes from experience: play, experimenting, and lots of "failures".

I combine a background in athletics, sport psychology, creativity, and learning theory with my passion for being outdoors at the beach or in the mountains. Enameling enables me to create my own miniature worlds of color, layers, and light to capture and express those moments of inspiration.

  • Cloisonne´Jewelry Award-winning artist with over 45 years experience making & selling my enamel pieces in galleries and at high-end craft shows
  • Enamel Instructor Over 20 years teaching experience at craft schools, guilds, and conferences across the USA.
  • Video Creator Creator of Rio Grande Jewelry Supply popular Youtube enameling series.
  • Coach Former soccer coach (high school & college) with a Master's Degree in Psychology. Emphasis in creativity, peak performance, & sport psychology.
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Mini-Lessons lead to Mini-Successes!
Mini-Successes lead to Confidence & Creativity!
"Baby-Step" Skills: Wires, Color, & Foils

IMPROVE YOUR CLOISONNE´ WIRE BENDING SKILLS

The "Drawing with Cloisonne´Wires " classes breaks down this basic skill set into 82 short video lessons. Each one explores different types of questions:
How to bend, apply, & fire your wires
Design Elements: shapes, lines, & patterns
Design Principles: combining wires
Alternative types of wires

LEARN RICKY'S SIX
ENAMEL COLOR LAYERS

The "Creative Color" classes break down all of the enamel layer techniques that I use in all of my artwork. Explore how I create enamel...

Edges
Gradations
Foil layers
Sculptural layers
Custom colors
Opalescent White layers

CREATE REFLECTIVE LIGHT LAYERS WITH SILVER FOIL

The "Introduction to Foil Layers of Light" class explores the science and theory of transparent light and provides tips and tricks to help your enamel layers "glow".

Cut, Apply, & Fire your foil
Transparent enamel color over foil
Designing with foil
Create a "foil gradation"

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Enamel "Happy Dance"

Video Lessons that challenge you to move beyond collecting techniques and information.
Build YOUR Enamel Language (Voice)
so that you can use it to share YOUR Enamel Ideas (Vision)

Explore the GAP between your techniques and being able to design/make something that you LOVE!

Build YOUR Enamel Language so that you can tell YOUR Enamel Stories!

Practice letting go of needing to be in control so that you can enjoy your creative process.

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Students say...
Explore your questions

\When I first started watching your videos, I kept thinking why is he asking "why" all the time? Well, you have me hooked.  I'm finding myself thinking about "why and why not" all the time now, and all the possibilities that asking that leads to.

Margaret G.
Do you get stuck after the class?

"I have taken lots of classes and am a collector of technique and information.  I take a class, get excited, go home and then I get stalled.  As long as I have an “assignment” and apply the technique I have learned, I am moving forward.  My problem has been to be able to create the project or assignment once I get home.

Diane B.
Do you want to be given the fish or learn to fish?

The emphasis on personal responsibility to make artistic decisions for the work done is so much more instructive than simply taking a 'project course' and working to take home one pretty item.

Terry B.
Learning is a process of teaching yourself.

His approach is  "Here's what I know, what I do and how I do it, but it was a process for me and it'll be a process for you."  He teaches you how to answer your own questions.  Every lesson isn't just instructional, it's inspiring, liberating and empowering.

Trish M.
Have you ever seen an enamel piece and said to yourself...
"One day, I am going to make something this beautiful!"



Were you awed by the COLORS?
Did you lose yourself in the DEPTH & LIGHT?
Were you amazed by its MYSTER y& MAGIC?

I was too!
It led me on a journey that turned into a life long passion.


I did it.
YOU can too.
It takes time and patience.
You will make lots of pieces that you don't like.
But you will find YOUR way!

Ricky's Teaching Approach
  • Learn the basic enamel skills.
  • Understand & apply enamel science
  • Develop an enamel design language
  • Become comfortable making decisions
  • Feel your confidence grow
  • Express your creativity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time. However, there are no refunds for the balance of any time left on either your Annual or Monthly Plans. Your plan will end at the end of your billing cycle.
No, the video is only available for live streaming. You cannot download them onto your device.
Each membership entitles YOU to watch unlimited classes and videos, as often as you want. I have tried to price the Memberships at a very low price to make it affordable for almost any budget. Please do not share your log in information.
We explore your questions: technique, science, materials, tools, design, and more. Some questions can be answered with simple explanations and some questions require a more "What does it depend on?' approach.
Click on the All Classes link at the top of any page. This will take you to all of our classes. Search by Topic or Experience Level.
Yes. All of the video lessons require an internet connection. The speed of your connection will determine how the videos display on your devices.
At the present time there is no simple "click" that allows you to upgrade your plan. The easiest way would be to cancel your current Plan and join again using the Annual Plan.
The menu at the top of each page has a link titled "Zoom Q & A". Clicking on this link will enable members only to view the calendar, Zoom links, and information about the meetings.
Yes, you can purchase an individual class. It's more like a rental, as you will have access for one year after purchase.