MAKE-DAY: Printing with Enamels on Silver [MAY]

Date: Monday 19 May, 2025

Start Time: 10am

End Time: 4:30pm

Venue: FORGE

In this class you will learn all about the exciting technique of enamelling with decals. You will learn how to fire the enamel in layers and use photo fusing paper to create a beautiful piece of art, which you can then turn into a beautifully decorative pendant.


Special discount to FORGE Friends, enter your code at checkout 


What will I make?


You will make two decorative sterling silver discs with a design created using enamel decals, which can be turned into a beautiful pendant.


What will happen on the day?


You will begin by doming and base enamelling two 25mm silver discs, allowing your to experiment with two different designs. You will then learn to use rubber stamps to print designs on photo fusing paper using painting enamel. This will then be repeatedly fired, adding more pattern and colour between firings. You will also have the opportunity to add gold lustre to your design.


You will have the opportunity to practice further on pieces of copper if time allows.


What skills do I need?


All levels


Workshops that are designed to be flexible and accommodate all skill levels.


What should I bring?


- Pair of fine nosed scissors


- Reading glasses (if you need them!) 


- Hairband to tie hair back


- Apron to protect clothing


What should I wear? 


Clothes: Casual and not too precious as they may get a bit dusty or damaged.  Avoid long, loose fitting sleeves and anything that might catch or get caught whilst you are working.


Shoes: Casual flat shoes and no open toed sandals in case you drop a hammer or something hot on them!


Hair: Tie long hair back.


Who is my instructor?


Linda Connelly is an award winning enamel artist and jeweller who has been making enamelled jewellery for over thirty years from her studio in Surrey. She is an experienced tutor who spent nearly twenty years teaching enamelling and jewellery making in adult education, most recently teaching her own private classes up until the pandemic


How do I get there? 


See contact page for details on public transport and parking.


 

£155.00