Enamelling Workshop - out of date
Discover Champlevé enamelling
1 day course
Suitable for everyone – no experience of enamelling is necessary
About
Learn how to apply vitreous enamel using the champlevé technique onto our pre-designed silver blanks. You will leave with a silver enamelled 'ready to wear' pendant.
Aim
This course will enable you to understand the enamelling process, from the preparation of the enamel through to it's final firing, resulting in a beautiful gloss finish. You will gain the confidence to be able to employ the technique in your own work.
This is a practical and basic course with no requirement for you to design anything on the day. It is an introduction to the material and how to use it.
What will be Covered?
- Preparing the metal
- Grinding and washing the enamel
- Applying the enamel (wet-packing)
- Firing the piece
- Cleaning up and polishing the piece
All course materials will be provided on the day.
What to bring
An apron will be available to use, but you can bring your own if you wish.
You do not need a face mask as you will be working with enamel powders in water, but if you would like to bring your own to wear then please feel free to do so.
If you find close-up work easier with reading glasses or an optivisor or similar head worn magnification then please bring them with you.
Lunch will not be provided, so please bring a packed lunch or use one of the many local cafes.
Attire
The course will take place in a workshop environment so please wear sensible clothing.
- No loose garments or jewellery
- No open-toed footwear
- Long hair should be tied back
Extras
Additional silver blanks can be bought on the day, as well as an optional silver chain so that you can leave with a completed pendant.
How to get here
Emily Bedford
Studio W2
Cockpit Arts
Cockpit Yard
Northington Street
WC1N 2NP
Cockpit Arts is in Cockpit Yard off Northington Street in Bloomsbury. It is a 10-15 minute walk from either Russell Square station on the Piccadilly line, or from Farringdon Station which is on the Elizabeth line, Metropolitan line, Hammersmith and City line, Circle line as well as National Rail.
When you enter Cockpit Yard look for the door on the right with buzzers for the studios. We are in W2.
Timetable
9:45am - Introductions and H&S
10am - Workshop begins
12:30pm to 1:15pm - Lunch
1:15pm - Workshop continues
4:30pm - Finish
4:30pm to 5pm - Tea or coffee and biscuits and round-up