About Phil Barnes

29th January 1952 – 5th May 2019

Phil’s working life spanned more than fifty years as a full-time professional enameller. During this time he trained three apprentices, ran enamelling workshops, taught at the Sir John Cass School of Art & Design and The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London, and lectured in the UK and abroad.

Books

Whether you want to understand the skills, techniques and process of enamelling or see beautiful colour images of the finished pieces there is a book for you.

Engraving & Enamelling

Phil’s book ‘Engraving and Enamelling the Art of Champlevé’ covers all the technical aspects of his craft.  Here is an insight into enamelling techniques and Phil’s way of working.

Gallery

Gallery of Objet and Jewellery designed, engraved and enamelled by Phil Barnes and a selection of pieces enamelled by Phil for Henn of London.

Videos

Watch a master at work and enjoy some videos he made of the finished pieces.

News

The Phil Barnes legacy continues with his Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council bursary and Guild of Enamellers award. See details of upcoming events here.