Southern Maryland Arts & Culture
Barbara Lewis
Barbara Lewis has a degree in Fine Arts from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. with a concentration in ceramics. In 1995 she began to also explore jewelry design, which is her primary focus. Her work in the field of torch-fired enamel has led to regular publications in magazines such as Belle Armoire Jewelry and Handcrafted Jewelry. In addition, North Light Books will release Barbara's book featuring her torch-fired jewelry and the Painting with Fire enameling process in 2011.
Barbara has an active workshop schedule where she teaches at arts centers in Southern Maryland, Annapolis, Northern Virginia, and St. Petersburg, FL. She welcomes individual instruction at her home studio and loves a challenge by doing commissioned work.
Details about Barbara, images of her work, and information about her workshops can be found at her website.
Barbara has an active workshop schedule where she teaches at arts centers in Southern Maryland, Annapolis, Northern Virginia, and St. Petersburg, FL. She welcomes individual instruction at her home studio and loves a challenge by doing commissioned work.
Details about Barbara, images of her work, and information about her workshops can be found at her website.
Barbara Teaches Torch-Fired Enamel
Painting With Fire Artwear … where you can play with fire without getting burned! In this little corner of Bushwood, St. Mary’s County, the focus is on torch-fired enamel. Barbara Lewis, artist, is a popular local teacher who teaches beginning and advanced torch-firing techniques at her studio in Bushwood. She teaches at arts centers in the region, but now will take her show on the road by teaching at national art retreats. She is known as an enthusiastic instructor who generously shares her knowledge without hesitation.
Barbara loves to teach her craft and has started a networking site for those interested in torch-fired enamel. She explains, “As a result of my magazine articles, I was being contacted with questions regarding this affordable, easy and fun technique. I was answering each question individually before I realized the need for the group … a place for technical and moral support for those interested in torch firing. Even if you’re not currently an enamellist, I encourage you to join our group to check out the work being created by beginning to advanced enamellists. The enthusiasm at the ning is palpable.”
Barbara is writing a book on torch-fired enamel for release by North Light Books in Summer 2011. She loves to receive emails from people interested in learning more about her technique. Please contact Barbara at for a studio visit. She also is a Thompson Enamel distributor and maintains a comprehensive inventory of enamels, torches, and other supplies.
Barbara loves to teach her craft and has started a networking site for those interested in torch-fired enamel. She explains, “As a result of my magazine articles, I was being contacted with questions regarding this affordable, easy and fun technique. I was answering each question individually before I realized the need for the group … a place for technical and moral support for those interested in torch firing. Even if you’re not currently an enamellist, I encourage you to join our group to check out the work being created by beginning to advanced enamellists. The enthusiasm at the ning is palpable.”
Barbara is writing a book on torch-fired enamel for release by North Light Books in Summer 2011. She loves to receive emails from people interested in learning more about her technique. Please contact Barbara at for a studio visit. She also is a Thompson Enamel distributor and maintains a comprehensive inventory of enamels, torches, and other supplies.