Glimmer and Grit Virtual Workshop- Student
Thursday, July 23 and Monday July 27, 1:45-3:45pm ET
Glimmer and Grit: Adding Texture to the Enamelled Surface with Amanda Denison
This workshop is experimental in nature. We will explore how texture, applied both before and after firing enamel, can enhance the enamelled surface.
Using a restricted number of enamels we will work with substances – sand and other materials, to see how they can be combined with enamel surfaces or mixed with enamel powder to produce textural effects. We will also work with pre-textured metal and apply enamel to enhance and highlight these features.
The focus is on exploring and understanding how different materials react when fired with enamel to produce unique, highly textured finishes.
Skill level: Intermediate- Some Experience and Basic Understanding of Enameling Needed
Amanda Denison is a UK enameller, living and working in West London.
She originally studied Fine Art before working in graphic design for many years; later retraining in jewellery making. Her background informs her distinct approach where mark-making and texture are key elements in her work.
Working with a restrained and limited palette, Amanda explores and stretches the enamelling processes.Her work is experimental in nature and she is best known for incorporating rust into her enamelled pieces.In other works, she integrates sand, firescale and textured elements to create subtle contrasts between gloss and matt areas.
Amanda’s work has been exhibited throughout the UK and internationally and is featured in numberous books and journals.She also contributed the chapter on Enamelling on steel to Bette Barnett’s book ‘ Creating Steel Jewelry’.