Engraving On and Off the Block
Engraving On and Off the Block
Instructor: Bill Dawson
Dates: October 17 and 18, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-5:00
Class Fee: $380 | Supply Fee and Tool Kit: $90 payable to instructor
Prerequisites: None, basic understanding of metalworking or tool sharpening helpful
Class Description:
Mastering the fine craft of engraving is a lifetime endeavor, but like most arts the basics can be learned in a fairly short time and a lot of embellishment can be done with relatively little engraving experience. Understanding how to use a graver can also help with stone setting and tricky solder joints. In this workshop students will begin with the basics, tool setup and layout, then explore hand engraving, wriggle cut, and hammer driven engraving. A variety of methods for holding the work and schemes for pattern transfer will be covered. Lettering, gunmetal engraving, and inlay work will not. Each student will take home a basic set of gravers fitted to their own hands and a whole new range of options for decorating their designs. Engraving can add a great deal of interest to your designs. This is a great opportunity to give it a try! No experience necessary but some familiarity with tool sharpening is helpful as we will be doing a lot of that!
Supply Fee Includes:
- A set of 3 gravers and graver holders
- Copper sheet to make sample
Students MAY Bring:
- Engraving block if you want to lug it into class!
- Sterling silver sheet, 20g approx. 2"x2" if you would like to experiment with silver
Instructor Bio:
Learn More about the Instructor, HERE.
Tools are available to purchase through Danaca Design Studio with 15% student discount code. Browse tools HERE and pick up in person, if you don’t see what you need please email us, dana@danacadesign.com.
Review our class cancellation policy HERE.
All students must fill out and electronically submit the Danaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver form before attending class.
