Memories fade, golden moments, history and erosion

I am having a break from my usual work and playing around with ideas. Here are two very small enamels on copper. They have been enamelled, stoned back, sketched onto with pencil, enamelled some more and then had flecks of gold leaf and a layer of flux fired on. I have then carefully sanded them back to create a matte and eroded look. I have always been fascinated by the idea that our memories fade and alter or perhaps even become enhanced to become those 'golden moments'. I'm not sure where these experiments will take me but will keep these two pieces on my work table for a while and think about it some more.


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Stone settings and a bit of practice

At this point in the year I take a bit of time to learn some new techniques or practice a particular skill. I have decided to do some stone setting. I have quite a few interesting cabochons stashed away in a box and, although I used to set my enamels in bezel settings it is some years since I did this. Today I have made myself a ring using a very rounded rutilated Quartz cabochon that has been in my box of bits for many years. I oxidised it very heavily and this reflects in the inclusions and makes them appear more of a contrast with the rest of the stone even though they are actually quite pale.


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Location:Whitby, North Yorkshire

Preparing for an exhibition

At the moment I am preparing for an exhibition of work by selected members of the Guild of Enamellers. There will be jewellery, bowls and small panels in a variety of techniques and styles and all of it for sale. It is exciting to be part of this creative group and I'm sure there will be some really beautiful things to see.



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Interesting days

Today I have delivered my work ready for the joint exhibition at The White Room, Priestley's, York and also received a piece back from the New Mokume Gane Exhibition in Tokyo. I also received a beautiful catalogue of all the pieces in that exhibition and it is full of very inspiring work. I think I need to get practicing and hope that I can produce a suitable piece again in two years time.





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Exhibition in York

Today I will be going over to York to set up for a joint exhibition with Stef Mitchell and Kimberli Werner. It opens later this week and I'm very excited!


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Precious land

A few years ago I worked on a series of enamelled panels called 'Precious Land' based on the landscape around my studio.  This was followed by a collection of pieces of enamelled jewellery developed with the assistance of an Arts Council grant.  I have decided that it is time to return to this theme, been thinking about it for some time and am excited by the new possibilities as my work has definitely changed over the intervening period.

Here is one of the original pieces, enamel on copper and probably dating from around 2002.

Classes for 2013

My studio is based in the beautiful village of Glaisdale, about 12 miles from Whitby in North Yorkshire. It is a well equipped workshop dedicated to metal clay and jewellery making.  Over the winter 2011/12 it was completely refurbished, including removing a dividing wall to open up the teaching space.   There are all kinds of exciting classes for 2013 so please keep checking as you will need to book early to secure a place.

Introduction to enamel on copper £140 with Lynne Glazzard

Wednesdays by arrangement from January 23rd, 2013

Learn to create your own small copper panels, this course runs from alternate Wednesdays by arrangement and includes a small amount of copper and enamel, additional copper will be available to purchase on the day.  It is also available as either a morning or afternoon session.

This class is also scheduled for Sunday 10th March 2013 £140

Sunday 24th March 2013 Introduction to Art Clay Silver £155 with Lynne Glazzard

Saturday 20th April 2013 Introduction to Art Clay Silver £155 with Lynne Glazzard

Sunday 21st April 2013 first day of Art Clay Silver level 1 certification

with Lynne Glazzard.  This is run by me as a four day course following the syllabus set out by Aida Corporation and can either be four consecutive days, two pairs of two days or four separate days within a one month period.  I only run this twice a year at the moment so please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested.

Saturday 27th April 2013 Landscape into Enamel with Tilly Wilkinson 

£150 per person plus cost of copper available to purchase on the day.

Using a range of enamel techniques produce a landscape based wall panel from your own images.

You will incorporate a range of techniques including sifting, scrafitto and stencilling to produce your own personal response to a landscape that you love.  You will learn how to prepare, counter enamel and finish your copper.  A range of enamels are included in the price. Copper in various sizes will available to purchase on the day.

11th & 12th May 2013 Herbarium pendant with Anna Mazon

Saturday 25th May 2013 Introduction to Art Clay Silver £155 with Lynne Glazzard

Sunday 26th May 2013 Introduction to enamel on silver clay £170 with Lynne Glazzard

Saturday 1st June Introduction to enamel painting with Tilly Wilkinson 

£175 per person including all materials

During this 1 day class you will learn how to create your own miniature piece of enamel painting. 

You will be provided with pre prepared copper bases and a range of stimulus material to work from.

You will look at techniques for transferring  your chosen design onto the fired enamel surface prior to painting. 

Using finely ground enamel pigments you will be shown how to prepare them for your palette and how to apply them to your prepared base.

No experience is necessary but some interest or ability in either oil or watercolour painting will be helpful. 

On the weekends of 8th & 9th June and 15th & 16th June Lynne will be taking part in North Yorkshire Open Studios so the studio will be open to visitors

(Enamelling Wednesdays will be available during the period of open studios, advanced booking essential)

29th & 30th June 2013 Carnival masks with Joy Funnell

Saturday 13th July 2013 Introduction to Art Clay Silver £155 with Lynne Glazzard

Sunday 14th July 2013 Rings in silver clay £170 with Lynne Glazzard

Sunday 28th July 2013 Introduction to enamel on Art Clay Silver £170 with Lynne Glazzard

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September 2013 Art Clay Masterclass with guest tutor, more details to follow soon

21st & 22nd September 2013 Enamel painting with Tilly Wilkinson

£325 per person including materials 

During this 2 day class you will learn how to create your own miniature piece of enamel painting. We will cover how to press form and prepare a suitable base from copper shim, how to apply a suitable enamel layer on which to paint and how to fire it.  In addition we will look at techniques for transferring  your chosen design onto the fired enamel surface prior to painting.  Using finely ground enamel pigments you will be shown how to prepare them for your palette and how to apply them to your prepared base.  Enamel painting is suitable for representing a range of imagery from representational portraits to abstract designs. This class would be most suitable for those who already have a reasonable level of ability in either oil or watercolour painting and some enamelling experience.

Saturday 27th April 2013 Landscape into Enamel with Tilly Wilkinson 

£150 per person plus cost of copper available to purchase on the day.

Using a range of enamel techniques produce a landscape based wall panel from your own images.

You will incorporate a range of techniques including sifting, scrafitto and stencilling to produce your own personal response to a landscape that you love.  You will learn how to prepare, counter enamel and finish your copper.  A range of enamels are included in the price. Copper in various sizes will available to purchase on the day.

11th & 12th May 2013 Herbarium pendant with Anna Mazon

(see Master Classes page)

Saturday 25th May 2013 Introduction to Art Clay Silver £155 with Lynne Glazzard

Sunday 26th May 2013 Introduction to enamel on silver clay £170 with Lynne Glazzard

Saturday 1st June Introduction to enamel painting with Tilly Wilkinson 

£175 per person including all materials

During this 1 day class you will learn how to create your own miniature piece of enamel painting. 

You will be provided with pre prepared copper bases and a range of stimulus material to work from.

You will look at techniques for transferring  your chosen design onto the fired enamel surface prior to painting. 

Using finely ground enamel pigments you will be shown how to prepare them for your palette and how to apply them to your prepared base.

No experience is necessary but some interest or ability in either oil or watercolour painting will be helpful. 

On the weekends of 8th & 9th June and 15th & 16th June Lynne will be taking part in North Yorkshire Open Studios so the studio will be open to visitors

(Enamelling Wednesdays will be available during the period of open studios, advanced booking essential)

29th & 30th June 2013 Carnival masks with Joy Funnell

(see Master Classes page)

Saturday 13th July 2013 Introduction to Art Clay Silver £155 with Lynne Glazzard

Sunday 14th July 2013 Rings in silver clay £170 with Lynne Glazzard

Sunday 28th July 2013 Introduction to enamel on Art Clay Silver £170 with Lynne Glazzard

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September 2013 Art Clay Masterclass with guest tutor, more details to follow soon

21st & 22nd September 2013 Enamel painting with Tilly Wilkinson

£325 per person including materials 

During this 2 day class you will learn how to create your own miniature piece of enamel painting. We will cover how to press form and prepare a suitable base from copper shim, how to apply a suitable enamel layer on which to paint and how to fire it.  In addition we will look at techniques for transferring  your chosen design onto the fired enamel surface prior to painting.  Using finely ground enamel pigments you will be shown how to prepare them for your palette and how to apply them to your prepared base.  Enamel painting is suitable for representing a range of imagery from representational portraits to abstract designs. This class would be most suitable for those who already have a reasonable level of ability in either oil or watercolour painting and some enamelling experience.