Jewellery & Silverwork - Enamelling Workshop

Course intent

This one-day workshop is an introduction to enamelling – you will learn how to use vitreous enamels on copper and you will be shown different techniques to create beautiful effects.

What will we cover?

The workshop will cover the basics of enamelling. You will be shown a variety of different techniques (including sifting, counter enamelling, wet laying, scrolling, stencils and simple cloisonné, depending on time)

You will have the chance to try out different types of enamel including transparent and opaque, and different finishes - shiny or matte.

Once you have enjoyed experimenting you can then choose your favourite techniques to make a pendant or pair of earrings.

Stencils can be used to add pattern to your enamelled design. You will learn how to apply enamel to copper shapes, and also how to create pattern using stencils to create designs for jewellery, such as brooches, earrings, buttons etc.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This workshop is suitable for beginners and also for those who have some previous experience of making jewellery and would like to extend their skills to include enamelling. The workshop involves a lot of fine work so having steady hands will help.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Tools are provided. Please bring a pencil and small sketchbook or notepad.

If you have your own stencils, you are welcome to bring them.

It is essential that you wear sensible closed-toe shoes.

Please bring an apron and/or wear old clothes.

Long hair should be tied back in the studio.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can enrol on longer Jewellery making courses with Surrey Adult Learning and the tutor can give guidance on other progression routes.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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