Enamelling Introduction Skill Sessions including 3D shim
What is enamelling - heating powdered glass onto metal.
What will you achieve - You will create jewellery, keyrings or pictures. Additionally there is an option to do 3 dimensional enamelling on thin copper shim
Session structure - 8 x 2hr sessions split into two parts.
All sessions cover Introductory Skills : scraffito, masking, screens, sifting, brushing, colour layering & design, finishing skills for creating smooth surface finish + bubbling or cracking issue resolution. Each term you will improve these skills and learn an additional new enamelling technique.
Dates: Sunday 1.30pm - 3.30pm
March 30th, April 6th & 13th
Long break/half term
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
Cost £160
Cost includes RHB facilities, teaching, kiln & tool usage.
Copper metal and enamel material are paid for separately in class. Typical pendant cost £5 to £10 depending on materials used.
Course covers Introductory enamelling skills. Returning students can improve their skills + 3D shim work
No previous experience is needed
All sessions combined provide a complementary range of skills and techniques. Building and extending your knowledge of enamelling to create multiple pieces.