Complete Vitreous Enamelling Course in Summertown, Oxford
Discover the timeless art of vitreous enamelling and create vibrant, wearable works of art under the guidance of expert enamellist Lucy Riveiros.
In-House Goldsmith & Workshop
Independent Female-Led Workshop
50+ Years of Goldsmithing Experience combined
Featured in Tatler
About This Course
Discover the vibrant art of vitreous enamelling in an immersive two-day workshop led by Lucy Riveiros. Designed for beginners and makers looking to expand their creative skills, this hands-on course provides everything you need to explore traditional enamelling techniques and create beautiful, colourful pieces to take home.
This course includes:
- Two full workshop days (10:00am to 4:00pm).
- A 30-minute break each day.
- Expert tuition from Lucy Riveiros.
- All enamelling tools and equipment.
- Use of the professional enamelling kiln.
- A complete materials kit.
- Finished enamelled jewellery and artwork to take home.
- Friendly, small-group tuition.
- Additional materials available if required.
Leave with a collection of beautifully enamelled creations and the confidence to continue exploring this colourful jewellery-making technique.
What You'll Learn During the Course
Across two full days, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to create beautiful vitreous enamel jewellery and decorative pieces.
During the course, you’ll learn:
- The fundamentals of non-leaded vitreous enamelling.
- Safe preparation and handling of enamels.
- Sifting techniques for even colour application.
- Traditional Cloisonné enamelling.
- Sunshine painting techniques.
- Firing techniques using a professional kiln.
- Finishing and refining your enamelled pieces.
- Professional workshop practices and tool handling.
If there’s a particular enamelling technique you’d like to explore, let us know before your course and we’ll do our best to accommodate your learning goals.
Requirements
- Participants must be 18 years or older.
- All professional tools, benches, equipment, and course materials are provided during the workshop.
- Please get in touch with us before the course if you have any specific techniques or learning goals you’d like to focus on.
Complete Viterous Enamelling Course
£345.00
per person
Level
Beginners to Intermediate
Duration
2 days · 6 hours per day
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
Why Choose Lucia Goldsmiths?
Vitreous enamelling is one of jewellery making’s most specialised crafts. Learning it from an experienced practitioner makes all the difference.
At Lucia Goldsmiths, you’ll be taught by Lucy Riveiros, whose passion for traditional enamelling and wearable art is reflected in every piece she creates. Working in a friendly boutique workshop, you’ll receive personal guidance while learning authentic techniques that have been practised for generations.
Our goal isn’t simply to teach enamelling. It’s to inspire a lifelong appreciation for one of jewellery making’s most beautiful art forms.
Discover the Beauty of Vitreous Enamelling
Spend two inspiring days learning one of jewellery making's most colourful and rewarding crafts. Join our Vitreous Enamelling Course in Summertown, Oxford, develop traditional enamelling skills and create beautiful wearable art you'll treasure for years to come.
