Rachel has been teaching jewellery and enamelling for over twenty years and has been running her own classes at her workshop in Redditch since 2002. The courses provide a relaxed and friendly environment for students of all levels from beginners through to the more experienced, to enjoy learning all with the common aim of building on and improving skills.Most workshops are one-day programmes. However, courses can also be tailor made for specific requirements for small groups, please enquire for full details.
Thursday 10th April 2008
Enamelling on Silver
Learn how to prepare the colours and metal for successful clear results. Wet laying and firing will be demonstrated. Stoning back will also be covered. Finishing will be discussed and tips and trouble-shooting advice will be given. Students can bring along their own work if they wish, sample pieces are available for beginners.
Saturday 12th April 2008
Enamelling on Silver: Blending colours
Wet laying and blending enamels to give subtle colour changes will be demonstrated. Stoning back will also be covered. Preparation of colours and metal will also be covered. Students can bring along their own work if they wish, sample pieces are available for beginners.
Thursday 17th April 2008
Enamelling on Silver/Finishing Techniques
This will be a mixed class. The Finishing Techniques section is aimed at advanced students who can bring along a selection of their own work to finish.
Saturday 19th April 2008
Plique-à-jour
Learn the technique of plique-à-jour enamelling; how to prepare colours, apply them and fire to achieve the stained glass window effect. Each step of the process will be demonstrated. Students can bring along their own work if they wish, sample pieces are provided for beginners.
Summer dates will be listed by mid May, check website for details.
Please contact Rachel Gogerly for availability and further details.
T. 01527 502266
E. rg@rachelgogerly.co.uk
W. http://www.rachelgogerly.co.uk/