Enamelling Summer School

Description

Join award-winning Enamel artist Elizabeth Jane Campbell for a special extended Enamel Summer School for beginners, covering all the basics of enamelling from prepping your metal to decorative techniques. This comprehensive class is a great starting point for makers looking to introduce colour, pattern and texture to their jewellery. Over the course of three days, you will learn an extensive range of beginner techniques such as sifting, Sgraffito, stencilling, stamping and graphite. Practical demonstrations will be spread throughout the course, giving you plenty of time to practise, experiment and develop your work in enamel. You will create a series of samples using the different techniques you have learned and Elizabeth will also demonstrate some basic techniques for applying findings to your finished enamel pieces to transform them into a collection of colourful jewellery. Your Tutor: Graduating in 2013 from Edinburgh College of Art, tutor Elizabeth Jane Campbell is an award-winning enamel jeweller based in Edinburgh. Day 1: The Basics – Elizabeth will introduce the basic enamelling process and working with kilns through live demonstrations and presentations of a rich variety of samples. Students will get a feel for the studio and begin their own experimentation. Day 2: Techniques & Design – Approach to design and decorative techniques will be taught through live demonstrations & group discussions. Day 3: Consolidate & Create – Students will have the chance to create a small collection of finished pieces using basic findings such as earrings hooks.

What's included in the price?

We’ll provide all the things you will need for the Enamelling Summer School including tools, copper blanks and silver findings. However, if you want to make a particularly large piece or additional pieces, extra copper and silver can be purchased directly from the school at cost price. Please bring along glasses if you need them. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a studio environment including closed-toe shoes. If you have long hair please wear it up. Students will not be permitted to eat lunch in the studio due to health and safety issues relating to enamel powders, but we can recommend somewhere on the High Street to grab some tasty treats.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Central Scotland School of Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

CSSJ is more than just a school; it is a community for creative learning in the historic city of Dunblane. We offer a wide range of classes for adults of all ability levels, from those who are looking to take up a new hobby, to those looking to expand on their existing repertoire of jewellery skills. Choose from regular weekday classes, weekend workshops or summer schools; our flexible programme of events has something that will fit in with your life.