June / July Six Week Enamelling Course - Wednesday evenings
A six week, Wednesday evening class in enamelling for jewellery. We will explore kiln fired and dry sifted enamel work. Each week you'll learn a new technique and method, building your skills to work with colour, pattern, texture to create beautiful and bespoke work.
CLASS DETAILS
Dates: Wednesdays 5th, 12th,19th, 26th June, 3rd, 10th July 2024
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Nottingham Jewellery School, Unit 28, Block D, Hartley Business Centre, Ellesmere Crescent, Carrington, Nottingham, NG5 1DX
Tutor: Alys Power
Max class size: 6
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Who is this class suitable for?
Beginners to intermediate makers
What will I make?
You will create a range of bespoke samples and experimental pieces. As the course progress you may choose to make pendants, earrings, brooches, rings or small decorative pieces.
What will I learn?
You will learn to shape and clean copper sheet. You'll learn to apply layers of glass powder and to kiln fire the pieces to fuse the materials together. You'll explore a different technique each week incuding digital transfer application, graphite decoration, enamel paints, contemporary cloisonne and more.
What is included?
All tools, equipment and basic materials are provided. More materials will be available to buy at the class if desired.