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Modern Cloisonné Workshop (Non-fired Technique) Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Edinburgh

Discover the charm of cloisonné in a modern, non-fired form! In this hands-on workshop in Edinburgh, you’ll learn how to outline designs with fine wire and fill them with colourful sand — a safe, kiln-free technique suitable for beginners. Work on surfaces like glass or wood to create beautiful, practical pieces such as coasters, bookmarks, or small decorative panels.

Who is it for:
Beginners and craft enthusiasts alike — no prior experience needed, just curiosity and creativity.

What you’ll get:
- Step-by-step guidance on wire outlining and sand colouring techniques
- A relaxing and inspiring creative session
- A unique handcrafted item (coaster, bookmark, or decorative panel) to take home

Please note:
Your piece needs to dry naturally for about 8 hours to set properly, so it cannot be taken home on the same day. You’re welcome to arrange a convenient time to collect it afterward.

Optional UV Top Coat (£5): We offer the option of adding a UV top coat to your finished cloisonné piece for a beautiful glossy finish. This is applied by our team and takes around 3 days to complete, after which your piece will be ready for collection.

Come and enjoy this blend of traditional inspiration and modern hands-on creativity — where every stroke of colour becomes a unique piece of art.

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John Baillie
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unique! never done it before was good.
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Posted 1 month ago
Douglas Soden
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Relaxing atmosphere, instructive, helpful and accommodating
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Posted 1 month ago
Nicola Beveridge
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We had a lovely time doing the Modern Cloisonné Workshop at Serica Studio. The women running it were very friendly and showed us the history and techniques before guiding us through the workshop. The studio was very relaxed and a lovely space to spend a few hours.
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Posted 2 months ago
Julia Unsicker
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I had a great time and thanks to the relaxed atmosphere in the workspace with some lovely music it was a very enjoyable 3h. I would never have imagined how satisfying it was to see the final results come together. I really appreciated the time they took for individual guidance and the selection of colours and motives was great.
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Posted 3 months ago
Emily Graham
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We had a lovely time. It was an enjoyable class where we were taught what to do by a great teacher. We could either pick from a catalogue of designs or make our own. We could create either a coaster or a bookmark. Directions with photos to the class location were very easy to follow. A really unusual craft but super fun!
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Posted 4 months ago
Lauren Cowling
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Wonderful experience learning the modern Cloisonne with gentle and patient instruction from our teacher. We were able to choose from a variety of options (coaster, bookmark etc), designs (a whole binder full of beautiful ideas) and colours. We also paid extra to have it protected by a resin coating and delivered to our home (since we don't live nearby to collect the dried result in person). A lovely afternoon, very relaxing and rewarding!
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Posted 5 months ago
Mia Pittman
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This Modern Cloisonné class was so good I would definitely do again! The results looked really amazing, despite not being a super artistic person. The teachers were great, and guided through the process well - 10/10 would recommend!!
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Posted 5 months ago