You will work with both traditional and powdered enamels and liquid industrial enamels onto copper and steel. The enamelling will be experimental with a focus on stretching the potential of the process and emphasise torch firing. Students will be encouraged to develop their own ways of working with enamels which can then be applied to individual pieces of work. The course will explore the use of stamps, stencils, metal surface manipulation and firing sand and mineral into the enamel. Stoning and abrading techniques will be used to finish enamelled surfaces. At the end of the course, you will have a number of samples and new techniques to add to your repertoire of jewellery making skills.
Courses
Experimental Enamelling for Jewellery
When & Where
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3 June 2025 - 1 July 2025 ( 12.5 hours, 5 weeks )
- Tuesday
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North Kensington Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Late starts accepted
- Tutor Rebecca Ilett
- Course Code K24MCAD03F
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand fundamentals of enamel for metal surface
- Use a range of enamels to create surface patterns and textures on to copper and steel.
- Be able to identify and use tools relevant to preparing, applying and finishing enamelled pieces
- Develop your design skills for enamelling work by gaining practical experience of both the potential and limitation of the process.
- Present your own series of samples and enamelled pieces to add to your jewellery portfolio
Cost
Full fee
£180
Concession fee
£135
Class format and activities
Talks, demonstrations, practical workshops, hands on making and experimenting, class discussion, peer reviews. Creative tasks facilitated and demonstrated by the tutor; set tasks with tutor demonstration; working individually, reviewing and discussing results in the group.
Entry requirements
No formal experience or qualifications are required but previous experience in jewellery is helpful. This course is recommended for anyone interested in experimenting with this ancient technique applying a new contemporary approach to it.
What you need to know before you enrol
N/A
What you need
A notebook or sketchbook for jotting down technical notes and visual plans
What you can do next
There is a wide range of jewellery course at Morley that can be combined with this course and some students may wish to use this introduction to explore more substantial courses in jewellery, general art and design or glass.
