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Whether you’re new to enamel or already have some experience, this immersive 5-day intensive will guide you through a range of exciting enamel techniques.
This intensive is perfect for anyone wanting a focused, creative week to explore enamel jewellery making. Each day introduces new techniques, building your confidence and skills as you experiment and create a collection of finished pieces.
Day 1: Creative Enamelling (Dry Application)
Experiment with powder enamel and dry sifting
Work on copper squares with transparent and opaque colours
Learn how enamel behaves and explore pattern and texture
Day 2: Wet Application & Advanced Techniques
Wash, grind and apply enamel with a brush
Blend transparent colours and create depth and texture
Work on fine silver squares — texture, saw pierce shapes, and enamel over them
We will explore techniques for enamelling on textured surfaces: basse-taille (enamelling over the top of texture) and champlevé (enamelling within recesses in the metal)
If there is time we will also explore foiling
Day 3: Cloisonné
Bend and shape fine silver wire to form outlines
Integrate wire designs into a fine silver disc
Apply a layer of clear enamel and fire
Use Klyr-fire to hold wires in place — burns away in the kiln without affecting enamel
Add colour with precise brushwork
Grind enamel back to create a smooth, polished surface
Day 4: Plique-à-Jour
Work with a pre-designed cast pendant to explore this challenging, stunning “stained glass” technique
Depletion gilding and filling the holes carefully
Create a translucent, light-catching enamel effect
Day 5: Your Own Project
Design your own enamelled piece using plique-à-jour or revisit another technique from the week
Experiment, refine, and complete a unique, finished piece
By the end of the week, you’ll have a collection of high-quality enamelled pieces, along with the confidence and know-how to continue exploring enamel techniques on your own.
What to bring:
Just yourself! Everything you need is provided. You are welcome to bring sketches and design ideas if you would like. You are also welcome to bring along your own silver metal clay pieces to add colour to (optional).
Good to know:
All materials, tea, coffee and snacks are included. Classes are small (max 8 students), ensuring plenty of one-on-one guidance from our friendly, experienced tutors.
