Make Your Own Art Inspired by “Fire/Works” March 10, 2021
Earl Pardon, Pin, 1960, sterling silver, 14K gold, enamel, and stones, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Leatrice S. and Melvin B. Eagle Collection, Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment Fund. © Pardon Design, Inc.
Swiss, Window Panel, 19th century, glass and painted enamel with lead caming, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of the Houston Art League, the George M. Dickson Bequest.
Explore the art of enameling, and create your own masterpieces! The process of enameling has captivated artists and collectors for 1,000 years, and the exhibition Fire/Works: Enamel Art through the Centuries showcases the use of enamel across the world.
You can see the works of art up close at the Museum, and celebrate them at home with these step-by-step activity guides and how-to videos.
Art-Making Activity | Exploring Enamel and Creating a Wearable Work of Art
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Art-Making Activity | Sketching What You See through the Window
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