Ref: SWE31704
On this course, you will learn about the variety of effects that can be achieved using different types of enamel and an array of colours on copper bowls. You will use both hard and soft enamels, which create patterns and colours when fired together, according to how they interact with the copper bowl. The patterns in this type of firing are random and beautiful.
You will use a variety of other materials when firing the enamel, which will allow you to explore painting designs on shallow bowls and how to apply decoration, and you will experiment with variations of both techniques. You will learn about different enamel types and their functions, in order to achieve a visually balanced design.
By the end of the course, you will have created at least two bowls using the techniques learnt, depending on the complexity of your project. You will have gained a better understanding of enamelling, and you will have created and designed bowls which are unique to your own style. You will achieve a level of technical understanding that can be further expanded and built upon.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Sharon Ford works as a restorer in enamels and gilding to the London Antique trade, also a teacher of enamelling on bowls, plaques and beads. She is also a member of the Guild of Enamellers and the winner of the Chairman’s Rose Bowl in 2018 and the Rachel Gogerly Award in 2019.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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