Engraved Earrings and Ring by Vincent Hawley

Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Basic Metalsmithing Skills
Program: Winter
Status: Open
Tuition: $ 450
Materials: $ 50
Date: January 21, 2009 - April 01, 2009
Time: Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

Florentine engraving serves as the basis for the extravagance in most goldsmith work from the Renaissance to the present day. Using down to basic techniques made famous by such Italian masters as Mario Buccellati and Benvenuto Cellini, we will explore the beginning skills of the classically trained engraver.

Learn how to use the basic engraver, which serves as the essential tool in this specialized art form, as well as the milligrane tool and other decorative patterns. Students will work to gain the essential first steps in using these tools to create a few of their own pieces with endless possibilities in richness and depth. Helpful but not required are basic knowledge of such skills as soldering/torch use and basic jewelry making skills

This class is 10 sessions long. Each session meets for 3 hours. There will be no class on February 18. If a make-up class is necessary, it will be held on April 8, 2009.

Materials & Tools

The materials kit includes one graver, setting wax, metal and other supplies necessary to complete the projects.

Students Should Bring:

• One engraver which will be provided in the materials kit. If students are interested and time permits, students can purchase the folloiwng engraver once the class begins.
  • 6b. Glardon Vallorbe HSS N16 (yellow handle) $10.00