Intro to Engraving Intensive

Class Description

Taught by Valerie James.

3 Day Workshop (10:30 AM - 5 PM)

Engraving requires both patience and awareness. In this 3-day workshop intensive, students will utilize both hand-push and air-assisted methods of engraving to establish a basic understanding of the tools and control that is required for carving into metal surfaces. We will begin with tool sharpening and graver preparation, then dive into engraving several exercises onto a flat copperplate. Methods for holding your work, image making/mark development, design transferring, and general surface finishing techniques will be discussed throughout the duration of the class.

Both gestural mark-making, and precision drawing can be incredibly useful tools for engraving. By exploring traditional engraving tools and techniques and looking at their applications within a contemporary practice, students will begin to develop a distinct approach to the techniques, materials, and subject matter of engraving in jewelry. The goal of this course is to help individuals experience intimacy with their work, through repetitive motion and intense focus. Due to the intricacy of engraving, it is recommended that students have prior jewelry experience.

Class size 4 – 8 students.

There will be a supply kit available through our Tool Shop. Materials will be available for pick up during your first class.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.