Tilly Wilkinson (Enamelling)

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  • Enameller from the Wirral
  • a past Chair of the Guild of Enamellers holds CGE status and is currently the regional representative for the North West of England and North Wales
  Enamels often react with the metal they are fired onto, producing unexpected colours and effects. Whilst this is a stumbling block for the beginner it is one of the characteristics that Tilly loves about enamel. To use enamel well requires experience and knowledge of the likely effects that can be achieved if the enamel is fired for different times and at different temperatures. Tilly has spent the last twenty years experimenting with different enamelling techniques and produces a range of items from wall pieces to 3 dimensional work, jewellery and bowls. Her current work has a narrative element to it and is illustrative of the comings and goings of the wildlife in her own garden and in the wider landscape around her.   Tilly has taken the place of the wonderful Dorothy Cockerell (on her recommendation). Dorothy has now retired from the long journey to her Higham courses, but is continuing in her home city of Edinburgh. We welcome Tilly to the Higham community.
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FULLY BOOKED: PEWTERWORK (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)

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

Come and learn to give form and texture to flat sheet metal. Popularised by the Arts and Crafts Movement, pewterwork uses no heat, heavy tools, or machinery. Simple hand-held tools and an ability to follow direction are all that are needed to produce decorative pieces to wear or give as gifts. Tilly Wilkinson (Wirral www.highamhall.com/tilly-wilkinson) 

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ENAMELLING LONG WEEKEND

Work on copper, silver, or steel. Make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials purchasable from Tutor (£5-£20 dependent upon project). Tilly Wilkinson (Wirral www.highamhall.com/tilly-wilkinson) Residential: £475 Non-residential: £340

FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING WEEKEND

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

18:30 Fri 19 Jan to 13:30 Sun 21 Jan 2024 Work on copper, silver, or steel; make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels. Skills include: enamel application, kiln use, control and safety, foils, stencils, sgraffito and other techniques as desired. Absolute beginners welcome. Materials purchasable from Tutor (£5- £20 dependent upon project). Tilly Wilkinson (Wirral 

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ENAMELLING WEEK

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

Four full days for time-consuming techniques (painted enamels, advanced cloisonne, plique a jour). Work on copper, silver, or preprepared steel; making enamel jewellery, small panels, bowls, or kilnfired beads. Some experimental techniques may be tried; such as raku firing, solar Riso screens and marbled enamels. Beginners, or more experienced. Materials purchasable from Tilly (£5-£30 dependent 

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PEWTERWORK

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

Learn to give form and texture to flat sheet metal. Popularised by the Arts and Crafts Movement, pewterwork uses no heat, heavy tools, or machinery. Simple hand-held tools and an ability to follow direction are all that are needed to produce decorative pieces to wear or give as gifts. All materials are provided. Tilly Wilkinson 

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FULLY BOOKED: ENAMELLING

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

Make enamelled jewellery, small tiles, or panels working on copper, silver, or steel. Learn the techniques of enamel application, foils, stencils, sgraffito among others as desired, and training in kiln use, control and safety. All abilities welcome from beginners to advanced; students will be supported to work at their own pace on appropriate projects. Residential 

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