Jewellery and Enamelling Mixed Techniques

About this course

Learners explore enamelling on copper and silver to produce jewellery such as pendants, earrings and rings. The course covers cutting shapes, using opaque and transparent enamels, incorporating glass media and soldering silver and copper components. Teaching combines practical demonstrations, verbal instruction, feedback at different stages, one-to-one guidance and group discussion. Learners apply these techniques to develop samples and enamelled jewellery, with more technical skills introduced for advanced or experienced participants.

What you'll learn

• Apply opaque and transparent enamels to copper and silver
• Cut copper and silver shapes for use in jewellery projects
• Incorporate glass media as decorative elements
• Solder silver and copper components together
• Create samples and enamelled jewellery using mixed techniques

Is this course right for you?

This is a mixed-ability class intended for learners at intermediate level, with more technical skills available to advanced or experienced participants. The work involves standing, sustained concentration, good eyesight, hand strength and manual dexterity, as well as understanding verbal instructions and using workshop equipment safely.

• Suitable for learners working in a group with access to individual guidance
• The course involves sustained, precise manual work
• Learners should be able to stand during workshop activities

Before you go

• Copper and silver are available to buy from the Institute.
• A sample set of enamels must be purchased; details are discussed in the first class.