LEARN-TO: Hand Engrave a Ring [OCT]

Date: Thursday 17 October, 2024

Start Time: 10am

End Time: 4.30pm

Venue: FORGE

This full-day workshop offers a hands-on experience in the skill of hand engraving using traditional push tools. You will learn how to carve the intricate and timeless classic orange blossom onto a silver ring, guided by a master engraver, Dudley Withers.

Suitable for all levels and experience, this workshop will provide a thorough understanding of engraving techniques, tools, and artistic considerations.

It also includes our engraving starter kit so you can take the tools home to practice!

The kit includes: Ring clamp, Square graver, Grain Tool, Sharpening Card, Polishing cloth

Special discount to FORGE Friends, enter your code at checkout

What skills will I learn?

- Recognising and handling various engraving tools

- Introduction to sharpening of engraving tools.

- Preparing silver surfaces for engraving.

- Transferring intricate designs onto metal surfaces.

- Planning and laying out designs to ensure symmetry and balance.

- Executing fundamental engraving strokes and lines.

- Maintaining consistent hand pressure and control.

- Developing precision in following design patterns.

- Troubleshooting and correcting mistakes during engraving.

Participants will leave with a comprehensive set of skills that will enable them to continue practicing and improving their engraving techniques

What should I bring?

- Notebook

- Reading glasses or head visor (in case you need them!)

What is included?

- All tools and materials

- A starter kit to take home!

What skills level is required?

All levels Workshops that are designed to be flexible and accommodate all skill levels.

Who is my instructor?

Dudley Withers is a craftsman who trained at Sir John Cass College specialising in Engraving and other decorative techniques including chasing. Having worked with Francis Cooper - a silversmith in the Arts and Crafts tradition for 6 years he returned to Sir John Cass College to teach engraving as a part time lecturer whilst running his own shop. There he maintained his interest in engraving doing work on commission with a bias towards jewellery but included selling antique silver and glass. He has now expanded his interests to include horology, particularly engraved clocks.

£170.00