Whether you are brand new to jewellery making or hoping to expand your skillset, this workshop will introduce you to the basics of enamelling through hands-on experience. Across three hours, you will be guided through the process of using enamelling powder, firing works in the kiln and finishing at least one colourful ready to wear or decorative item.

About you:

Beginner to intermediate makers welcome
No prior jewellery experience required
All materials provided
Closed in shoes required
Must be over 14 years of age - under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult

In this workshop, you will:

Explore composition, balance, and colour in jewellery design
Learn to prepare metal pieces for enamelling
Learn the method of transferring designs onto metal
Firing enamel in a kiln
Understand basic jewellery-making techniques (threading, linking, fastening)
Learn to safely handle tools such as pliers
Leave with one or more finished pieces of jewellery or decorative items

About us:

It*s Material is a Magandjin based artist collective consisting of seven members working across jewellery, small objects and more!

In this workshop you will be led by It*s Material’s Susan Richardson who is an experienced facilitator and jewellery maker. Susan has been working with enamels to make jewellery and small decorative items for over four years. She will take you on a journey through the exciting world of kiln-fired decorative finishes to make your own finished works which will be suitable as earrings, pendants, brooches or more.

Assisting on the day will be It*s Material’s Kat Bracco and Hannaneh Qiumarsi who will be there to answer questions and provide any extra help you may need!

Check out the It*s Material Instagram page for examples of what you’ll be making in this workshop under Whacky Wearables highlights! @it.s_material

Please note that we will be taking photography and videography during the workshop. Please see FAQ for more details.

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