Introduction to Designing and Producing Vitreous Enamel Panels for Public Art Commissions

Led by Elizabeth Turrell

This three-day course is an opportunity for artists considering applying for public art commissions to prepare up to six small steel sample panels and one larger panel for presentations.

The course will include examples of contemporary examples of public art commissions in vitreous enamel to inspire you. During the course you will be given plenty of time to produce samples Application and the procedure of firing your finished samples will also be covered. Full technical support will be given throughout the duration of the course.

Participants must have experience of using enamel.

The facility:

The Centre for Fine Print Research is a centre for excellence in enamel research and professional practice. The Enamel Studio researchers work with artists, craftspeople, designers and industry to solve problems in working with enamel on both copper and steel. The Studio houses a large-scale purpose-built enamel kiln, the largest of its kind in an educational institution in the UK. A sand blaster and small spray booth are also available and staff can provide advice on sourcing specialist materials. The studio and kiln are available for hire by artists wishing to create their own work and undertake large-scale enamel pieces. The kiln can be hired by the day allowing you to fire as many times as practical during the day.

The tutor:

Elizabeth Turrell is the Senior Research Fellow in Enamel at the Centre for Fine Print Research. She runs the enamel research programme and large-scale enamel facility. She is currently creating an international contemporary vitreous enamel archive and is involved in a series of public commissions in enamel. One of her long-term commitments has been to promote and raise the profile of vitreous enamel and to make enamel a more established area of the visual arts by exploring its creative potential on metal. Elizabeth exhibits nationally and internationally and in addition she has taught widely both in the UK and overseas.

Limited to 6 participants

Dates: 23 - 25 February 2010
Time:  Each day runs from 09.30 - 16.30
Price:  £320 (£256 concessions) materials, lunch vouchers, teas and coffees are included in the course fee.

Book online now! please click on the following link: Online Payment or
To book a place please download the application form and return it to:

Marketing and External Relations
University of the West of England,
School of Creative Arts,
Bower Ashton Campus,
Kennel Lodge Road,
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK

For more information on courses/bookings please contact:
 0117 3284810
 sca.cpd@uwe.ac.uk

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