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Sharon Ford (Jewellery Making: Enameled Beads)

  • based in Cambridge where she has two studios, one for hot work and one for cold restoration (gold leafing and stringing).
  • worked as a restorer for over 30 years for the Arts market.
  • also an expert in conservation and preservation of items too fragile for conventional restoration, using both traditional and modern techniques.
Enamelling has come to be Sharon's overriding interest with a lot of experimental work being done in bead colours and formation. Inspiration comes from experimenting and finding something wonderful that can be used in the making of beautiful jewellery - something which students discover a passion for. Sharon has taken over the Enameled Beads courses from the now-retied Janet Notman. These courses produce very high quality, professional standard jewellery work, with each bead being unique and different. Higham is one of only a handful of  places offering residential Enameled Beading courses now, as genuine expert Tutors are very rare and we are doing our best to ensure these skills are passed on.

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FULLY BOOKED: ENAMEL BOWLS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

*NEW* From large copper bowls to all shapes of bowls, experiment with enamel colours and decoration to produce beautiful fired enamel pieces. Techniques range from traditional to experimental and involve many different types of enamel applications. From experienced to beginners all levels welcome. Beginners will learn safety procedures and kiln use in the process of 

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JEWELLERY MAKING: TORCH-FIRED ENAMEL BEADS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Every bead is unique! Experiment with different effects and colours for exciting necklace and earrings, or an unusual pendant. Thread your beads professionally, using a variety of findings. Inspirational and fun for both existing beaders and newbies. Sharon Ford (Cambridge highamhall.com/sharon-ford) Residential: £485 Non-residential: £350 (incl.first bottle of MAPgas. Materials c£50 depending on project.)