Heat, light and colour: introduction to enamelling
This course is designed for those who are excited by working with colour on metal. It is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience who would like to learn more about using contemporary enamelling techniques to achieve colour, texture and pattern.
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This course will introduce you to the techniques involved in the application and firing of opaque and transparent vitreous enamels on copper. We will explore ways of using enamels to create colourful, textural pieces using stenciling, sgraffito, printing with enamel and basse-taille. Many of these techniques can also be used and adapted for use on silver. You will be encouraged to develop and explore your ideas for enamel in your own work. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some previous experience.
What will we cover?
Preparation of metal surfaces and enamel
Sifting and wet laying opaque and transparent enamels
Use of counter enamel (enamel on the reverse)
Making and using stencils
Sgraffito with enamels to achieve patterns and visual textures
Using hammers, punches and rolling mills to create textured metal surfaces (basse-taille) under transparent enamels.
Printing with enamels
Use of gold luster to add sparkle to finished pieces
Finishing techniques such as glossy and matt enamel
Designing enamel and how to incorporate enamel into jewellery, 2D and 3D projects.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Make a range of enamel samples on copper showing a variety of processes
Make a range of samples to be incorporated as jewellery, 2D or 3D pieces.
Prepare, use and fire enamels in the kiln
Apply good health and safety in the workshop.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The process will be shown step by step through group demo’s and you will have 1:1 guidance from your tutor. You will create a series of samples which you will use to develop designs and ideas for jewellery, 2D and 3D pieces. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged. Between sessions you are encouraged to keep a sketch book or scrap book of design ideas and to prepare metal for enamelling.
You must be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
General tools and equipment will be supplied. A reasonable amount of copper sheet and wire are available for your use. You will need to supply your own sketchbooks/notebooks. If you wish to cut and prepare your own shapes for enamelling your tutor will advise you what you need and where to buy it. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Bring an apron to protect your clothes if you have one.
You may wish to bring inspirational examples of colours, textures and patterns that you wish to develop. These could be photographs, found items, drawings etc. If you have your own ideas for enamel designs then bring these with you to discuss with your tutor.
You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn. For health and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes & small pumps can be worn - even in hot weather. Hair and scarves must be tied back.
Bring reading glasses and/or magnifiers if you need them to see close-up details.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development.
Browse our current online offer for complementary courses. Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.
Linda Connelly is a professional Enamel artist, jewellery maker and educator. She has been designing & making enamels and jewellery for over 30 years, exhibiting & selling her work in galleries and shows. She has taught jewellery and enamelling classes for over 25 years, working in adult education and then running her own classes. Linda has won a number of awards at the annual Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards. To find out more about her work visit https://lindaconnelly.co.uk
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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We will explore ways of using enamels to create colourful, textural pieces using stenciling, sgraffito, printing with enamel and basse-taille. Many of these techniques can also be used and adapted for use on silver. You will be encouraged to develop and explore your ideas for enamel in your own work. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some previous experience.</p><p>This course is designed for those who are excited by working with colour on metal. It is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience who would like to learn more about using contemporary enamelling techniques to achieve colour, texture and pattern. </p><ul><li>Preparation of metal surfaces and enamel</li><li>Sifting and wet laying opaque and transparent enamels</li><li>Use of counter enamel (enamel on the reverse)</li><li>Making and using stencils</li><li>Sgraffito with enamels to achieve patterns and visual textures</li><li>Using hammers, punches and rolling mills to create textured metal surfaces (basse-taille) under transparent enamels.</li><li>Printing with enamels</li><li>Use of gold luster to add sparkle to finished pieces</li><li>Finishing techniques such as glossy and matt enamel </li><li>Designing enamel and how to incorporate enamel into jewellery, 2D and 3D projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Make a range of enamel samples on copper showing a variety of processes</li><li>Make a range of samples to be incorporated as jewellery, 2D or 3D pieces.</li><li>Prepare, use and fire enamels in the kiln</li><li>Apply good health and safety in the workshop.</li></ul><p>The course is suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience. </p><p>The process will be shown step by step through group demo’s and you will have 1:1 guidance from your tutor. You will create a series of samples which you will use to develop designs and ideas for jewellery, 2D and 3D pieces. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged. Between sessions you are encouraged to keep a sketch book or scrap book of design ideas and to prepare metal for enamelling.</p><p>You must be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. </p><p>General tools and equipment will be supplied. A reasonable amount of copper sheet and wire are available for your use. You will need to supply your own sketchbooks/notebooks. If you wish to cut and prepare your own shapes for enamelling your tutor will advise you what you need and where to buy it. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Bring an apron to protect your clothes if you have one.</p><p>You may wish to bring inspirational examples of colours, textures and patterns that you wish to develop. These could be photographs, found items, drawings etc. If you have your own ideas for enamel designs then bring these with you to discuss with your tutor.<br><br>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn. For health and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes &amp; small pumps can be worn - even in hot weather. Hair and scarves must be tied back.</p><p>Bring reading glasses and/or magnifiers if you need them to see close-up details.</p><p>City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development.<br><br>Browse our current online offer for complementary courses. Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.</p>Jewellery design & makingNon-precious & experimental materialsconfigurable
