The Guild of Enamellers
Encouraging and promoting the art and craft of enamelling
The Guild of Enamellers is dedicated to preserving, developing and promoting the art and craft of vitreous enamelling. Through education, events, publications and practical support, we encourage excellence in craftsmanship, share knowledge and expertise, and help ensure that enamelling skills are passed on to future generations for the benefit of the public.
On Friday 4 July 2026, our judges will be returning to New Designers to select the recipient of this year’s Emerging Maker Award. We’ll be on the lookout for students working with enamel and pushing the boundaries of technique, creativity, and craftsmanship. If you’re exhibiting enamel work at New Designers, we can’t wait to see what you’ve created.
As part of the Guild’s commitment to encourage and further the craft of enamelling the Guild offers a Bursary Award each year. Sponsorship from companies and organisations around the UK allows us to support successful candidates with their enamelling journey.
Applications for the 2027 Bursary are now open and will close in late July. Look under The Guild->The Bursary Award for instructions on how to apply. Don't leave it too late - you must have the first part of your application done by midday (BST) on the 27th July!
The 2026 conference is all done and dusted! If you joined us there we hope you had a great time, if you didn't maybe we will see you next year? Save the dates 2nd - 4th April 2027. We will be going to Bishop Burton college.
Checkout our gallery to see all the members work which was on display at the 2026 conference.
Many congratulations to Guild members who won awards at the 2026 Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council awards. Our award winners this year included:
Linda Connelly won two Silvers in Enamel and Enamel Painters for her necklaces.
The Guild is demonstrating enamelling and running ‘Have a Go Sessions’ at ICHF events at the NEC and Farnborough in 2026 - we hope to see you there.
