Enamelling Techniques: Cloisonne

October 21st to November 4th   
Mondays, 6pm to 9pm (9 hours, 3 days)  
Minimum students:  3 
Maximum students: 5 
Materials Fee:  per student $100 
Basic Enameling and Jewellery Experience Required 
Registration closes: October 14th

Class minimum: 3

Class maximum: 5

SKU: 1702-F24-07

Category: Jewellery

This advanced course in enameling is designed for students with prior experience in jewelry making and enameling techniques. 

Over the span of three sessions, each lasting three hours, participants will delve into the intricate art of cloisonné enameling. This technique involves creating intricate designs using thin wires to separate colored enamel, resulting in stunning, vibrant jewelry pieces. 

Instructor

Wenjing Yan

Wenjing Yan graduated in 2020 from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University in Halifax with a BFA, majoring in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing. During her studies, she completed an exchange program in Germany at Pforzheim Hochschule. Additionally, she holds a BFA degree in Animation Design from China.

Wenjing has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the Solo “WE” Exhibition, Alchemy5 of the 13th Enamelling Exhibition, the 19th International Silver Triennial Exhibition, New Taipei City International Metal Craft Exhibition, the Annual SNAG Slide Exhibition, and the VMAA Vancouver Metal Arts Association [Play]ground Exhibition.

Currently, Wenjing teaches extended studies at NSCAD and jewelry at the Nova Scotia Centre for Craft, where she also works as a technician. Her creative philosophy is to have fun and experiment with materials and creation. Her style is diverse and unrestricted, which leads her to explore and work with a wide range of materials. This playful and exploratory approach helps her stay creative and continually develop her jewellery designs.