Enamelling Taster Workshop
Suitable for everyone – no experience of enamelling is necessary
2.5 hour class - small groups of 3-4
Enamelling Taster Workshop
Explore texturing metal for transparent enamelling, creating multiple samples and a silver pendant to take away.
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Aim
This course will enable you to create textures on metal with the rolling mill and then apply transparent coloured enamel using the dry sifting method. You will then learn how to safely fire your pieces in a kiln, creating multiple test pieces and samples. If you feel really inspired by one of your samples there is opportunity to develop your ideas and create a wearable silver pendant to take away.You will gain the confidence to be able to work independently following the session and develop the technique in your own work.
What will be covered?- Preparing the copper prior to texturing
- Texturing the copper test pieces using the rolling mill with various materials
- Sifting clear enamel onto your copper test pieces and firing
- Preparing the silver blank prior to texturing and enamelling
- Applying your favourite texture onto the silver blank
- Sifting coloured transparent enamel onto the silver over stencils
- Cleaning the finished silver piece or sample
All course materials will be provided on the day.
Where is it held?
Cockpit Arts, WC1N 2NP (See full address below)
Enamelling Taster Workshop
Learn how to apply enamel using the sifting technique onto our pre-designed blanks.
While the focus of this workshop is on experimentation, you are welcome to complete and take home a finished silver pendant if you wish.
The workshop is conducted in small groups of up to 4 people.
If you'd like to gift this workshop, follow the link at the bottom of the page.
Additional Information
What to bring
Here you can find some items that are optional to bring
A notebook: You are welcome to bring something to take notes on. Some material will be provided for you to keep.
Apron: An apron will be available to use, but you can bring your own if you wish.
Face mask: 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.
Glasses or an optivisor: 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: 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
Where is it & How to get there
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 studio W2.
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
Gift this workshop
Want to gift our enamelling course but you are not sure what date will suit them best? Then our gift card will help exactly with that. Recipients will have three months to book a date that suits them.