3-Hour Vitreous Enamelling Course with IF Oxford
Discover the science, colour and creativity of vitreous enamelling in a hands-on workshop led by expert enamellist Lucy Riveiros. Learn essential techniques and create a unique pendant or keyring to take home.
In-House Goldsmith & Workshop
Independent Female-Led Workshop
50+ Years of Goldsmithing Experience combined
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About This Course
Discover the colourful art of vitreous enamelling in this intimate three-hour workshop presented in collaboration with IF Oxford. Guided by experienced enamellist Lucy Riveiros, you’ll learn how to apply non-leaded vitreous enamel to metal and create a vibrant piece of wearable art to take home.
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on experience introduces essential techniques including preparing metal, sifting enamel and wet packing. All materials, professional tools and kiln use are included. Your finished enamelled piece can be made into a pendant or keyring.
Prefer to watch? Spectator tickets are also available and include £10 off any enamel jewellery purchased during the event.
What You'll Learn During the Course
Join Lucy Riveiros in her professional Summertown workshop for a creative introduction to vitreous enamelling. During the session, you’ll learn:
- The fundamentals of non-leaded vitreous enamelling.
- How copper and silver discs are prepared for enamelling.
- Sifting techniques for applying enamel evenly.
- Wet-packing techniques using prepared metal discs.
- How enamelled pieces are completed and finished.
- How to turn your finished piece into a pendant or keyring.
- Safe use of professional enamelling tools and equipment.
All tools, materials and kiln use are provided. Additional materials may be purchased if you would like to create more pieces.
Available sessions:
- Monday 19 October 2026, 10:00am–1:00pm
- Monday 19 October 2026, 2:00pm–5:00pm
- Monday 26 October 2026, 10:00am–1:00pm
- Monday 26 October 2026, 2:00pm–5:00pm
Participant and spectator tickets are available for each session.
Requirements
- No previous jewellery-making or enamelling experience is required.
- Participants must be aged 18 or over.
- Young people aged 16 or 17 may attend when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
- All tools, benches, equipment and standard course materials are provided.
- Please wear practical clothing suitable for a working jewellery studio.
- If you have a particular learning requirement or technique you would like to explore, please contact the workshop before attending.
3 Hour Vitreous Enamelling Course For IF Oxford Science
Price range: £10.00 through £40.00
per person
Level
Beginner
Duration
3 hours
Location
1b Oakthorpe Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7BD
Inside the experience
A Glimpse Behind The Bench.
From the first measured cut to the final polish, every stage becomes part of your shared story.
The Lucia Goldsmiths Experience
Discover the Art and Science of Vitreous Enamelling
Vitreous enamelling brings art, craftsmanship and science together through the transformation of powdered glass and metal. In Lucy Riveiros’ professional Summertown workshop, you’ll receive friendly, personal guidance as you explore this fascinating traditional craft.
Over three inspiring hours, you’ll work with vivid enamel colours, learn authentic application techniques and experience how heat transforms enamel into a smooth, brilliant surface. With all materials, tools and kiln use included, you can focus entirely on experimenting, creating and enjoying the process.
You’ll leave with your own finished piece of wearable art—and a new appreciation for one of jewellery making’s most colourful crafts.
Create Something Brilliant in Just Three Hours
Join our IF Oxford Vitreous Enamelling Course and transform colour, glass and metal into a unique piece of wearable art. Choose your preferred morning or afternoon session and reserve your place today.
