Mr Ueeda's masterclass

On the last day of the Guild of Enamellers annual conference Toshi did a masterclass, demonstrating some of his wonderful techniques with art clay silver and enamel for everyone to see.  In the first photo you can see Jock Miller videoing the demonstration.  This will be edited over the coming year and eventually published by the Guild in its 'Masterclass' DVD series, offered for sale to Guild members.  In the third photo you can see the Guild's new Chair, Ruby Tomes looking on nervously while Toshi made her a ring.  This was a fantastic masterclass, both informative and entertaining and I am looking forward to seeing the DVD later in the year.

Mr Toshihide Ueeda teaching at Enamellers Guild Conference

The Guild of Enamellers were honoured to have Mr Ueeda (Toshi) as a tutor at conference this year.  Here he is with members of his class (and me).  For the first part of the project the group did some spectacular torch firing, Toshi's own rapid firing technique for art clay silver.

  

This picture is my good friend Joy Funnell firing her piece.