Description

Enamelling – Beginner Summer School

Level: Suitable for complete beginners

Studio Note: Enamelling involves working with finely ground glass. Please read the important notes at the foot of this page regarding food and drink in the studio.

Build a Foundation in Enamel

Join award-winning enamel jeweller Elizabeth Jane Campbell for an extended three-day Summer School designed for beginners. This immersive course introduces the essential processes of enamelling, guiding you from preparing metal through to creating colourful, finished jewellery.

Ideal for makers wishing to introduce colour, surface pattern and texture into their practice, the course balances clear demonstrations with structured time to practise and experiment. This course also provides the essential foundation required for progression to our Intermediate and Advanced Enamelling Summer Schools.

What You Will Learn

• Preparing metal for enamelling

• Safe and confident kiln use

• Sifting techniques

• Sgraffito

• Stencilling and stamping

• Using graphite for line and mark-making

• Finishing enamel pieces and attaching simple findings

Throughout the three days, demonstrations are delivered in manageable stages, allowing you to build understanding gradually and develop control at the kiln.

Course Structure

Day One – Foundations

An introduction to enamelling processes, materials and kiln practice. Through live demonstrations and sample discussions, you will gain confidence in preparing metal and applying your first layers of enamel.

Day Two – Technique & Surface

Focus shifts to decorative techniques and design development. Through guided exercises and group discussion, you will explore pattern, layering and surface variation.

Day Three – Consolidate & Create

You will consolidate your learning by developing a small series of enamel samples into finished pieces. Basic findings, such as earring hooks or pendant fittings, will be introduced to help you complete wearable work.

Your Tutor

Elizabeth Jane Campbell is an award-winning enamel jeweller based in Edinburgh. A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, she specialises in colour-driven enamel work and brings a thoughtful, methodical approach to teaching.

What to bring:

• We’ll provide all the things you will need for the Enamelling Summer School, including tools, copper blanks and silver findings. However, if you want to make a particularly large piece or additional pieces, extra materials can be purchased directly from the school.
• Please bring along glasses if you need them
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a studio environment, including closed-toe shoes. Why not treat yourself to a CSSJ-branded apron to make you feel right at home?
• If you have long hair, please wear it up
• If you are the type of person who prefers to arm yourself with some knowledge ahead of time, then we have prepared a Pinterest board filled with enamel information and inspiration just for you!
• Students will not be permitted to eat or drink in the studio due to health and safety issues relating to enamel powders. This means you will need to arrange to eat lunch at a cafe/ outdoors/ in your car, etc.

Course Info:

Dates: Friday 17th – Sunday 19th July 2026

Studio Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Sunday: 11.00 am – 4.00 pm

Central Scotland School of Jewellery, Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane

**Please note: classes may be cancelled due to events outside of our control or lack of attendees. If this occurs, you will be notified before the class is due to commence and offered a choice between a replacement class or a full refund of your fees**