Enamel brooch making for beginners, abstract and figurative

About this course

Participants investigate enamel properties by producing small sample tiles, testing colour layering and decorative techniques. They then develop their own abstract or illustrative designs into two brooches, with demonstrations and technical guidance covering copper preparation, enamel application, safe kiln firing and fitting assembly.

What you'll learn

• Identify properties and possibilities of different enamels through sample-making
• Apply and layer enamel colour on prepared copper
• Use decorative techniques to create abstract or illustrative surfaces
• Prepare copper, fire enamel safely in a kiln and attach brooch fittings

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for beginners who want to learn enamelled jewellery techniques through demonstrations, sample-making and individual brooch designs. The beginner label indicates an introductory level, while the course structure allows participants to develop designs with technical guidance.

• Includes making both test pieces and two finished brooches
• Participants develop their own abstract or illustrative designs

Before you go

• Enamelled pieces are fired in a kiln during the course.