ENAMELLING
with Jasmine Watson
Join acclaimed jeweller and enamelist Jasmine Watson for a series of engaging enameling workshops.
These sessions are perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists looking to refine their skills and will be held on Thursday mornings and Sundays at Anvil Studios and Workshop6. Check below for dates and times.
Don’t miss the chance to learn from an expert in the field
For bookings please contact Jasmine direct at: jasminejeanwatson@gmail.com
Cloisonne bowl and lid: Jasmine Watson 2009
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Small wire fences are laid onto a metal base, and used to enclose
coloured areas of enamel.
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Tutor: Jasmine Watson | Cost: $500
Dates: Thursday November 14th, 21st, 28th, and December 5th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: Anvil Studios, 161 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
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​Learn enamelling with acclaimed jeweller and enamellist Jasmine Watson. This four-day class is an introduction to the complex and beautiful technique of Cloisonné enamel.
Using transparent Japanese enamels, students will learn metal preparation of copper and silver, and wire application on a flat and a 3-dimensional surface. They will be shown enamel preparation, wet laying, kiln firing, and a variety of finishing techniques and finding options.
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The cost includes all materials except silver, which can be purchased, as you require. ​
For bookings please contact Jasmine direct at: jasminejeanwatson@gmail.com
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'Light of day.' Small wire fences are pierced into a metal base, and used to
enclose coloured areas of transparent enamel. The back is open,
giving the appearance of stained glass.
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Tutor: Jasmine Watson | Cost: $640
Dates: Sunday November 10th and Sunday November 17th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Anvil Studios, 161 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
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Learn enamelling with acclaimed jeweller and enamellist Jasmine Watson. This two-day class is an introduction to the complex and beautiful technique of Plique-a-jour enamel.
Using transparent Japanese enamels, students will learn metal preparation of copper and silver, and how to create depressions in metal for the enamel. They will be shown enamel preparation, wet laying, kiln firing, and a variety of finishing techniques and finding options.
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The cost includes all materials except silver, which can be purchased, as you require.
For bookings please contact Jasmine direct at: jasminejeanwatson@gmail.com
Enamel brooch, plique-a-jour and champleve: Rene Lalique c. 1905
Introduction to Champleve
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Enamel fills depressions created in the metal surface.
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Tutor: Jasmine Watson | Cost: $640
Dates: Sunday November 24th and Sunday December 1st; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Workshop 6, 106 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021
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Learn enamelling with acclaimed jeweller and enamellist Jasmine Watson. This two-day class is an introduction to the complex and beautiful technique of Champleve enamel.
Using transparent Japanese enamels, students will learn metal preparation of copper and silver, and how to create depressions in metal for the enamel. They will be shown enamel preparation, wet laying, kiln firing, and a variety of finishing techniques and finding options.
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The cost includes all materials except silver, which can be purchased, as you require.
For bookings please contact Jasmine direct at: jasminejeanwatson@gmail.com
Brooch: Mandalam series, Jasmine Watson 2011. Champleve enamel.