Introduction to Hand Engraving - 14th & 15th March
Join expert engraver John Cook for this introduction weekend into hand push engraving. Perfect for those new to hand engraving, you'll learn how to properly prepare and sharpen your gravers and explore bright cutting, Florentine designs , arabesque scrolls, floral designs and boarders.
CLASS DETAILS
Date: 14th & 15th March - two day class
Time: 10.00am - 5.00 each day
Venue: Nottingham Jewellery School, Unit 28, Block D, Hartley Business Centre, Nottingham.
Tutor: John Cook
Max class size: 8
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Who is this class suitable for?
This class is suitable for anyone interested in learning hand engraving. No previous jewellery experience is required but some practical skills will help you progress faster.
What will I make?
You will make a set of practice pieces, samples and experiments and a finished pendant using your favourite of the techniques you learn.
What will I learn?
The course starts with the setting up, sharpening and polishing of the various gravers used in Jewellery hand engraving. You will cover magnification, transfer techniques, work holding, turntables and associated tools and equipment. You'll gain experience in cutting straight and curved lines and progress to cutting various Celtic patterns that are commonly found in jewellery work. You'll learn to work with flat, round and liner gravers, incorporating bright cut and cap techniques. You will explore the wriggle cut, bright cut boarders and the use of liners to produce Florentine designs. You'll learn to design and cut your own pendant utilising the various cuts and techniques learned over the previous days. At the end of the course you will have built up confidence to undertake designing and engraving of your own jewellery pieces. To have established a foundation of techniques that will assist you in incorporating hand engraving into your existing unique jewellery work .
What is included?
All tools and equipment are provided. Plenty of copper to practice with is included in your class fee. Please bring silver if you prefer.