Enamelling workshop: Making Enamel Jewellery with a focus on Pattern and Textural Techniques
Weekend workshop - Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September 2026
Class times 10.30 to 4.30 (with lunch break)
Your tutor is Caroline Finlay who has many years experience as a practicing enameller and jeweller as well as teaching enamelling and jewellery techniques.
This course is suitable for beginners and those with enamelling experience who are interested in exploring contemporary enamelling techniques with an emphasis on texture, pattern and mark making. Techniques covered include Stencilling, Sgraffito, Basse-taille, opaque and transparent enamels and other decorative media, dusting and wet application.
No jewellery making skills are necessary but some knowledge will mean you can attempt more intricate pieces.
All materials are included including silver for final pieces - if you wish to make a large piece or more than one piece, you pay have to contribute an additional cost towards the silver.
At the end of the weekend you will leave with a collection of your own enamelling samples on copper/silver as well as a unique piece of enamelled jewellery such as a pair of earrings, a pendant, a brooch or a ring.
Refreshments will be provided but not lunch which can be bought locally or you can bring your own.
Enamel will be fired in a kiln that reaches around 850 degrees centigrade and all health and safety and personal protective equipment will be provided, although you can bring your own apron.
You will be expected to wear a dust mask when sieving enamels.
East Neuk Studios is a welcoming, friendly and charming space with wooden beams and cast iron pillars. The building is a former Malt Barn from 1845, and is accessed from the main street via a cobbled path and is on the first floor which is accessed by stairs.
Caroline will provide more detailed information on directions, what to bring, lunch, where to stay etc. after booking.
Learn Enamelling: Pattern and Texture - 3rd & 4th October 2026
East Neuk Studios is on the first floor of what was originally an old Malt Barn dating from 1845.
Access to the Malt Barn is by a cobbled path off South Street which leads to an open courtyard with double doors and stairs leading to the studios.
Unfortunately, we are situated on the first floor and do not have disabled access.
We offer a 14 day cancellation period up until 2 weeks before course start date.
Classes will run with a minimum of 4 participants and once we have 4 bookings this will be confirmed to you by email.
If two weeks before the class there are less than 4 bookings, it may have to be cancelled or rescheduled and you will be informed by email and receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel after 14 days of booking for illness or other reason and a replacement can be found to fill your place, we will refund the full amount. If your place is not rebooked you will be offered a credit for another class or a 50% refund if there are at least 4 other bookings for this class.
If a class is cancelled due to events outside our control or illness, you will be notified as soon as possible and offered a choice between a replacement class or a full refund of your fees.
