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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
Practice on copper squares with 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 a fine silver square — texture, saw pierce shapes, and enamel over them
We will explore the Basse-taille technique of enamelling over textured surfaces
If there is time we will also explore foiling
Day 3: Cloisonné
Bend and shape fine silver wire to form outlines
Learn how to apply the wire shapes to your enamel piece using Klyr-fire
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
Learn depletion gilding to bring the fine silver to the surface of the piece
Through a process of repeated firing and adding enamel to the cut outs in the pendant you will build up your design until it is a solid piece with 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 enamelled pieces (both experiments and wearable pieces of jewellery), 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.
