Enamelling for Small Batch Production

• This course is suitable for beginner and intermediate levels. Learners will gain experience in the techniques used in enamels for small batch production on silver and understand the importance of surface finishes and textures to enrich the qualities of transparent enamels that is required in Jane Moore’s Work.
• Professional jewellers & jewellery students, jewellery & craft enthusiasts.

• This 5 day course in Enamelling for Small Batch Production Short Course aims to introduce learners to vitreous enamelling while understanding the ability to reproduce what sometime seems like a labour intensive technique. Learners will become familiar with tools and equipment and the various techniques involved in the firing of vitreous enamels.
• Enamel preparation techniques and importance of this stage of the process
• The various techniques of putting enamel powder onto precious metal
• The uses of transparent and opaque enamels and how they can be used on own or in combination
• How textures and surface finishes can add vibrancy to transparent enamels
• Grinding and finishing techniques

• Work in a professional jewellery and goldsmithing workshop
• Working directly with enamelling kilns and tools
• Understanding
• Wet and dry laying
• The important of texture and surface finish for transparent enamels

Course Overview 

• Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th July 2026
• Duration: Five days; 10am – 5:30pm
• Last day to apply: 1st June
• Venue: DCCIA School of Jewellery, Sessions House, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95 X9Y6
• Number of participants: 10
• Fee: €660.15