Here are the latest dates for Short Courses 2008 with Phil Barnes, held in his own workshop.
Mar 30 – Apr 2 Intro into Engraving
May 11 – May 14 Working with Enamels
June 22 – June 25 Intro into Enamelling
July 27 – July 30 Champleve, Texturing and Carving
Sept 7 – Sept 9 Plique a Jour
June 22 – June 25 Intro into Enamelling
Intro into Enamelling
Would suit either the beginner who wants to start enamelling or give the experienced enameller a chance to revaluate the way they work, covering everything from preparation through to finishing
Mar 30 – Apr 2 Intro into Engraving
Intro into Engraving
Ideal for the beginner looking to incorporate Champleve and its various techniques into their work.We will cover everything from the selection of tools, preparation, to first cuts, and much more.
May 11 – May 14 Working with Enamels
Working with Enamels
Suited for the enameller with some experience. We will look at working practices, the way we work with colour, including grading of colours. Problem solving, and the opportunity to get answers to some of those questions you always wanted to ask.
May 11 – May 14 Working with Enamels
Champleve, Texturing and Carving
Aimed at an intermediate level, having got the basics and the understanding of engraving for enamelling taking that one step further
Sept 7 – Sept 9 Plique a Jour
Plique a Jour
A two day course on the technique of Plique a jour, from design, selection of colours, enamelling through to finishing.
Some practical knowledge of enamelling is required for this course and is not suitable for total beginners
For more details please visit www.philbarnesenameller.co.uk