Discover how to engrave the traditional way, as craftsmen have done for centuries, with a hammer, chisel and push-gravers. Take this newfound talent and enjoy as a hobby, a side job or even turn it into a business. The sky’s the limit! The instructor is Michael J. Fennell, B.A. J.D., of Mike Fennell Fine Hand Engraving and Engravers Guild of America.

• Explore the proper way to hold and use the equipment as well as learn to make and sharpen your gravers.
• Gain an understanding of graver cutting-edge geometry and theory, while also learning to design and set up your own workspace.
• Draw or transfer your artwork to steel plates, mount the plates in a vise and cut them with the tools you have prepared.
• Explore how to control the depth and width of the lines you cut.
• Engrave borders, texture backgrounds, cut scrolls and even beautiful leaves, intricate flowers, letters and numbers.
• Learn to properly shade elements.

What can I learn to engrave?
Watches, fishing rods, pool cue, cigar lighters, belt buckles, furniture fittings, woodworking tools, spoons, baby cups, medallions, horseshoes, brass furniture, dog tags, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, chalises and more.

There are no scheduled sessions at this time. Sign up to be notified when this course is available.