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A Taster Experience for learning the magic of enamelling! This exciting class offers the opportunity to experience the exciting and versatile medium of enamel through introductory techniques. Learn how to add colour and pattern to metal, opening up loads of opportunities for detail. With time to experiment and then create finished pieces using cold connections, you will leave with new skills and a fabulous unique set of jewellery of your own creation.

Can I do this class?

This class is for anyone who wants to learn about the many ways and possibilities that enamelling offers. You will have the opportunity to make test pieces to experiment with colour and to see how the firing process works, before working on a piece of your own design to complete with cold connection techniques. Your tutor will be on hand to demonstrate and support you throughout.

What happens?

Your tutor will take you through some basic techniques used within enamelling to help you produce a pair of earrings and a pendant to take home with you! You will learn how to prepare the metal in advance of laying the enamel and how the firing process works, before fusing the enamel to the metal. You will also learn how to use cold connections like riveting to join and form a finished piece of your own design.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring a sketchbook or something for taking notes etc. Everyone will have their own bench with access to all the tools required to learn to enamel. You won’t need anything else as we provide the equipment needed for this session.

Please wear long hair tied up [or bring something to do so], don’t wear open-toed shoes and keep loose-fitting clothing to a minimum.

If you need glasses to see things close up, please bring them with you. Making jewellery is fiddly! Also, we’ll have two enamel kilns firing at 800C! It may be chilly outside but it’ll be tropical in here!

The details

Three-hour class

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<< We also can arrange for private parties with a minimum of three and a maximum of seven. If none of the dates matches up for you, just get in touch! >>

We are a Community Interest Company who are beyond profit. When you buy a class from The Smiddy, money is invested in our social enterprise programmes. We aim to create a variety of sessions aimed at the most vulnerable, disadvantaged or deserving in society to give a sense of purpose and help them feel connected to those within their community. Our goal is to promote social engagement and support cultural enhancement. We believe everyone should get the opportunity to experience jewellery making.

<< When you bring a friend or friends, you all get 10% off! Just enter PALS2024 at the checkout to apply the discount >>

All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and hand dexterity is essential
Please read our full Ts & Cs and Cancellation Policies before booking

Vanilla Ink The Smiddy
Old Market Place
Banff
AB45 1GE