An exciting new workshop showing the creative potential of working with enamel pens. Working on prepared steel and copper blanks, learn how to use enamel pens to paint or draw your design onto the metal. Practise first on paper to get used to the pressure required to obtain an even flow and then progress onto the metal. These pens can be used over enamel powders creating wonderful effects.

ENAMELLED BOWLS

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Create a beautiful bowl using a variety of coloured, wet process enamels. Start by either dipping or brushing your first layer of enamel onto the bowl. You will then be shown how to add your own designs by using the brush, sgraffito or stencilling techniques. Learn how to fire your work in the kiln and take home a lovely, unique enamelled bowl.

ENAMELLING WITH STENCILS

Experiment with different types of stencils to create your own individual pieces of enamelling. You will be shown how to use ink pad stencils, precut stencils, riso screens, and how to make your own stencils. Working mainly on copper, and possibly on prepared steel, you will complete several items to take home on the day. There will be an opportunity to mount your work onto wooden blocks if you wish.

ENAMELLED BOWLS

Create a beautiful bowl using a variety of coloured, wet process enamels. Start by either dipping or brushing your first layer of enamel onto the bowl. You will then be shown how to add your own designs by using the brush, sgraffito or stencilling techniques. Learn how to fire your work in the kiln and take home a lovely, unique enamelled bowl.