The Leith Lapidary Club runs regular workshops on enamelling, silver work and stone polishing for beginners and intermediate skills level. If you would like book a space or for more information about our workshops please email the club leithlapidaryclub@gmail.com.
Please note: the workshops are open to members and non-members. It is essential for members wishing to do lapidary to complete the Lapidary workshop.
Brief Details of LLC Workshops – Autumn Session 2025
Beginners Enamel on Copper – 18th October– £60
This Workshop is for people who have no prior experience of enamelling on copper. The techniques of producing attractive items on copper will be taught along with the important safety information that goes along with working with powdered enamel, and extremely hot kilns. There will be a wide range of coloured enamels and pre-cut copper shapes to buy at cost.
Silver Casting – 25th October– £60
This Workshop will cover sand casting with silver using wooden and aluminium moulds. No prior experience is necessary, and the tools will be provided. It is expected that students will bring their own scrap or casting silver, though there will be a small amount of casting silver for sale.
Fold Forming Copper – 8th November– £55
This Workshop will teach students how to fold form pieces of copper to make 3D forms. This technique can create items such as plates, leaves, cuff bangles or even works of art, although this workshop will be starting with more modest ambitions. Suitable copper pieces will be available to buy at cost.
Silver Enamelling with the Option of Cloisonne – 15th November– £60
The technique of preparing the silver and transparent enamels to get the best effect for jewellery will be taught. There will also be the opportunity for students to learn the art of cloisonne if they so wish. Cloisonne is the use of flat silver wire to create cells that can be filled with coloured enamels, to make a unique design. Silver blanks or discs will be available to buy at cost price. The enamels and fine silver wire will be included in the workshop price.
Wire Woven Pendant – 22nd November– £60
In this workshop, students will be taught beginner level wire weaving techniques that will enable them to make a wire-wrapped pendant in class. These techniques could lead on to other wire-wrapped jewellery projects in the future. Enamelled copper wire of various colours and a choice of beads will be available for a £5 fee, however students are welcome to bring their own beads. The central bead needs to be round, teardrop or oval, vertically drilled and at least 35 to 40mm wide and no more than about 10mm thick, plus a 3mm round bead for accent.
Lapidary – by arrangement- £60
This Workshop is for people with no Lapidary experience. The tutors will teach the lapidary
skills required to prepare a flat or cabochon stone, using saws and grinders and laps, then
polishing it using laps. The stone will be provided. The aim is for students to leave with a
finished stone. This will be arranged on a one-to-one basis with a Tutor.
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Workshop participants must be aged 16 or over. If juniors aged 12-15 wish to attend any workshops then permission must be obtained from the person taking the workshop and a responsible adult must attend with them.
If you have experience in silverwork or enamelling and are interested in become a member, check our membership page, or email the club to arrange a visit leithlapidaryclub@gmail.com.