Enamelling Workshop

Enamelling is the art of fusing glass onto metal using a kiln. You will be exploring this, learning how to fuse the enamel powder on to copper to create a glossy glass surface. You do not need any experience to book a place on the workshop and will be experimenting with simple techniques to create a Christmas decoration or two to take home at the end of the session. You will learn the basics of enamelling, in a step by step manner.

In the workshop we will cover the following aspects

Health and safety of enamelling.

Preparation of the copper for enamelling. 

Applying counter enamel onto the back of your piece. 

Applying different types of enamel (Transparent and Opaque). 

Use of decorative media (millefiori, frit, copper wire, glass threads). 

Surface design using techniques such as stencils, sgraffito, sifting etc

What is included?

One copper blank that you will be able to make into a Christmas decoration. A variety of shapes will be available however if you would like to work on a specific shape or size then please contact us before the workshop.

All equipment, materials and tuition are included.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops at short notice should the minimum required attendees not be reached. Purchased tickets will be transferred to alternate events or refunded should a suitable alternative event not be found. Customer Cancellation Policy. 50% refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. No refund within 7 days unless we can refill the space.