Introduction to Enamelling within Jewellery Design

Pre-requisites for enrolment

No previous knowledge of the subject is required.

Special Information

Materials you will need to bring to the first class:

• Glasses if you need them for close up work

In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicative tools, materials and equipment:

• Research for personal projects

• Apron (optional)

• Sketchbook (optional)

• Permanent marker pen / pencil

Content of Course

Each session students will be introduced to various aspects of enamel and its uses in jewellery making. The sessions will explore a combination of contextual references and feature practical exercises and demonstrations, which include:

1. An introduction to tools and equipment.

2. An introduction to cold connections such as riveting.

3. An introduction to enamelling.

4. Experimental enamelling on roll printed and etched base and precious metals.

5. Combining cold connections with enamelled elements to create a piece/series of jewellery for your personal project.

6. Develop a personal jewellery project.

Teaching method(s)

This course will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and is expected to include a range of practical exercises, tuition in technique, processes and concepts. This is supported by practical demonstrations, group discussions, contextual references and one-to-one support.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Translate an idea into a piece of jewellery design.

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic jewellery techniques, enamelling and riveting to create a piece of work.

• Demonstrate a creative understanding of enamel and its use within jewellery design.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

• Day, L., 1907, Enamelling: a comparative account of the development and practice of the art, London: Batsford.

• McGrath, J., 1995, First Steps in Enamelling, London:  Apple Press.

• Speel, E., 1998, Dictionary of Enamelling: History and Techniques, Farnham: Ashgate Publishing LTD.

• Untracht, O., 1957, Enamelling on Metal, Philadelphia PA: Pitman.

Class Handouts

Will be provided as required.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.