Joan MacKarell
I teach mixed ability groups where each person is encouraged to take an individual approach to the materials
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?
A broad knowledge of both historical and contemporary techniques in enamel.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?Broad range of techniques.
What inspires your own work?Memory and Place.
Where can students see examples of your work?Studio Fusion Gallery website, Who’s Who in Gold and Silver website.
Where did you gain your training? Experience?
Belfast School of Art – BA in Textiles,
Liverpool College of Art – Art Teacher Diploma,
Sir John Cass college of Art – Advanced City and Guilds in Jewellery.
Taught in Special secondary schools, further education and higher education on a part time and visiting lecturer basis.
Is your work in any public or private collections?In Musee d’Horlogerie,
The Gilbert Collection,
Standard Life Assurance Company – City of London,
The Worshipful Company of Dyers
Reviews for the ACJ magazine; Contributor to the ‘Art of Enamel’ by Lark Books.
Had images and statements in numerous international books and publications
British Society of Enamellers,
Association of Contemporary Jewellers,
Director of Studio Fusion Gallery.