This unique short course marks the first time acclaimed enameller Jane Moore will be teaching in Ireland.
Renowned for her distinctive style and decades-long influence on British jewellery and craft, Jane brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this hands-on workshop.
This course is open to both DCCI members and members of the public.
Course Overview
- Date: 23rd, 24th, 25th 26th July 2025
- Duration: Four days; 10am – 5pm with hour for lunch
- Last day to apply: 15th July
- Venue: DCCIA School of Jewellery, Sessions House, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95 X9Y6
- Number of participants: 10
- Fee: €580
Why Attend
- Learn small batch enamelling techniques on silver with expert guidance.
- No experience required — suitable for beginners and intermediates.
- Create your own enamelled pendant using wet-laying and Basse Taille techniques.
- Gain hands-on skills in silver prep, enamel application, and photo-etching.
- Be taught by acclaimed enameller Jane Moore in her first-ever Irish workshop.
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will explore the key techniques involved in small batch enamelling on silver.
- The course will emphasise the importance of surface finishes and textures in enhancing the qualities of transparent enamels – a hallmark of Jane Moore’s celebrated work.
Who Should Attend
- This course is suitable for beginner (no previous experience) and intermediate (some previous experience, looking to develop further) levels. The aim is to walk away feeling excited and inspired with new knowledge, new skills and a finished piece of jewellery.
23rd July: The course begins with an introduction to the instructor and their practice to date, followed by a talk on enamel—its rich history and its many applications to metal. The main focus of the day will be on Champlevé enamelling. Students will work with pre-prepared silver, learning how to grind, wash, apply, and fire enamel. By the end of the day, the aim is to have a finished pendant.
24th July: This session explores enamel transfers and their application. With blank silver pieces prepared, students will learn how to properly clean the surface before enamelling. They’ll also have a chance to try out enamel transfers (decals) and explore various techniques for creating interesting patterned effects.
25th July: An in-depth look at Basse Taille enamelling, including texturing silver to create patterns. The session includes an introduction to Adobe Illustrator and other design tools. Students will use fine silver to create and enamel their own textured pieces, as well as learn counter enamelling, bezel setting, and different ways to attach findings.
26h July: The final day is dedicated to bringing everything together—finishing and refining all three enamel pieces made over the course of the week.
Know Your Instructor
Jane Moore’s work has long been known in the world of jewellery design for her mastery of the technique of enamelling. Colour is the most important aspect and signature of her jewellery. With its whimsical charm and attention to detail, her jewellery is an authentic expression of a warm, outgoing personality and instantly recognisable to fans of contemporary jewellery. She is prolific in developing her unique aesthetic to create new designs that are sensitive, considered and beautifully made.
International exposure has included regular appearances at The New York Gift Fair, EUNIQUE Karlsruhe Germany and SIERAAD Amsterdam. Meanwhile her unique jewellery designs have featured prominently in dozens of reputable, contemporary craft galleries across the UK and internationally. Jane has received silver awards in the prestigious Goldsmiths Design & Craft Council Awards and has again been selected (for the 12th time!) to show at the Goldsmiths Fair 2025 in London.
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