Whether you’re discovering engraving for the first time or building on existing skills, our courses and workshops give you the opportunity to learn directly from professional engravers. With expert tuition, small class sizes, and a supportive environment, you’ll develop traditional hand engraving techniques at your own pace.
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Current Courses
Hand Engraving: Basic Principles IN PERSON, Winchelsea Beach, TN36 4NA
Bookings Closed
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2026, 10am - 4pm
With optional online catch up session via Zoom - Sunday 2nd August, 10am
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Fee: £330 Standard price. (Members of the Association are entitled to a 10% discount, with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for the discount code.)
Tutor: Vicky Tawamana
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An in-depth introduction to the tools, techniques and materials associated with hand engraving. Students will learn from live demonstrations by the professional hand engraver tutor and have plenty of opportunity to try engraving with traditional push tools.
This in person course, provided by the Hand Engravers Association, is aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. All tools and materials will be provided during the course. Students must be aged 18 or over.
The course fee includes all the tools you need to start and carry on engraving; the graver, custom made scriber, sharpening plate and polishing paper and refreshments at the venue..
** Members of the Association are entitled to a 10% discount, with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for the discount code. Not a member? Join in minutes at https://membermojo.co.uk/handengravers **
Aims of the “two-day plus” course
- For beginners to develop a sound basic understanding of the tools, techniques and materials used in hand engraving, on which to progressively build skills and knowledge.
Basic Techniques Covered
- Make and sharpen a custom graver.
- Holding methods.
- Marking out and transferring a design.
- Beginning to engrave supplied samples.
- Health and safety issues.
Format
- - The course will run for two consecutive days plus an additional short follow-up session a couple of weeks later. Each full day will start promptly at 10am and finish at 4pm with an hour for lunch. The follow-up session will start at 10am ONLINE. All times stated are UK times.
- A course WhatsApp group for all participants, the course tutor and the Hand Engravers admin staff will be set up, on which participants can ask questions and share work. This will be active for 2 months after the course.
- There is a maximum class size of 10 students to enable us, as far as we can, to tailor the course to the needs and level of the students.
Hand Engraving for Enamel and Basse Taille Enamelling IN PERSON, Winchelsea Beach, TN36 4NA
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2026, 10am - 4pm
Two-day intensive course, all tools and materials included
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Fee: £430 Standard price. (Members of the Association are entitled to a 10% discount, with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for the discount code.)
Please note that bookings will close on Monday October 12th 2026, or when all places are allocated.
Tutor: Heather Larson
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This in person course, provided by the Hand Engravers Association, is aimed at people with some experience of the craft and is not suitable for complete beginners. Ideally students have experience with metalwork, jewellery making beginner engraving or beginner enamelling. Students must be aged 18 or over.
** Members of the Hand Engravers Association can receive a 10% discount with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Not a member? Join in minutes at https://membermojo.co.uk/handengravers **AIMS OF THE COURSE:
On day one of this course, you will learn how to shape and sharpen gravers and how to engrave a background texture. You will practice on copper and then create a silver sample to enamel. On the second day, you will learn to prepare and apply enamels and you’ll enamel your engraved piece.
This course will be taught through demonstrations and both group and one-on-one instruction.
ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Heather Larson is a Buckinghamshire based maker, who specialises in basse-taille enamel. She has won a number of awards for her work from the Guild of Enamellers and the GCDC and is a regular tutor at the Jewellery and Silver Society of Oxford.
YOU WILL TAKE AWAY:
An understanding of how to shape and sharpen flat and round gravers for texturing
How to engrave a texture that is suitable for enamelling
How to prepare enamels and make samples
How to wet lay enamel
How to finish an enamel surface
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:All students must ensure they attend wearing appropriate clothing for a workshop setting including clothes that protect arms and legs, as well as close toed shoes, and something to tie long hair back.
If you regularly wear glasses don’t forget to bring them, and for detailed viewing a pair of optivisors can be handy (not included in the course) which can be purchased from Amazon, or different tool supply companies such as Walsh’s or Cooksons.
COURSE FEES:£430 Standard price. (Members of the Association are entitled to a 10% discount, with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for the discount code.)
Course fees include all tools and materials that are required for the course, including base and precious metals, graver, scribe and enamels.
Payment in full required at time of booking. We can accept credit/debit card payments via the PayPal facility provided at the end of this form, no PayPal account needed. To take advantage of the discounted members rate, you can join in minutes at www.membermojo.co.uk/handengravers
For access purposes, if you require the booking form in a different format please email us at info@handengravers.org.uk and include your name and contact phone number. We will do our best to assist you.
Hand Engraving: Focus on Lettering, one day workshop - Cockpit Arts, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 2NP
Friday 4th December, 2026, 10am - 4:30pm
One day intensive course - not suited to complete beginners.
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Fee: £250 Standard price. (Members of the Association are entitled to a 10% discount, with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for the discount code.)
Please note that bookings will close on Monday October 12th 2026, or when all places are allocated.
Tutor: John Cook
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This workshop course, provided by the Hand Engravers Association at Cockpit Bloomsbury in London WC1, is aimed those with some experience of the craft who wish to develop their skills in lettering. It is not suitable for beginners. Students must be aged 18 or over.
** Members of the Hand Engravers Association can receive a 10% discount. Not a member? Join in minutes at https://membermojo.co.uk/handengravers **Aims of the one-day workshop
This will be an introduction into engraving lettering; specifically monograms. You'll learn the traditional techniques used to create beautifully balanced Victorian-style monograms, from understanding classic letterforms and layout to developing confident engraving cuts. Suitable for those with some engraving experience as well as engravers looking to expand their decorative lettering skills.
This is for students who have had some previous experience with engraving and will have some basic skills, and samples of their engraving. Please note this workshop is not suitable for complete beginners (who may wish to book one of our Hand Engraving: Basic Principles courses first).
Basic Techniques Covered
The tutor will demonstrate cutting lettering in a monogram.Students will then be given the opportunity to create their own design and under the guidance of the tutor, practice cutting a monogram or name.
Format
- The course will run for one day 10am-4.30pm
- It is taught by a professional engraver in an intimate setting with a small cohort of students.
- Students will learn through watching demonstrations by the course tutor and trying engraving for themselves, on copper supplied by the tutor.
- Students should bring their own square graver, sharpening stone/plate, scorper (optional), scriber, pencil, ruler, compasses and dividers. Tools will also be available to borrow, as well as purchase from the tutor.
Tutor: John Cook
John trained in hand push engraving in Florence, Italy, under the supervision of Beppe Casale. He is the winner of numerous engraving awards, most recent being the 2025 Goldsmiths award for hand engraving and the UK Hand Engravers Association design award for copperplate 2025.
Course fees:
£250
*** Discounts are available to members of the Association. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for more information.Payment in full required at time of booking. We can accept credit/debit card payments via the PayPal facility provided at the end of this form, no PayPal account needed. To take advantage of the discounted members rate, you can join in minutes at www.membermojo.co.uk/handengravers
For access purposes, if you require the booking form in a different format please email us at info@handengravers.org.uk and include your name and contact phone number and we will do our best to assist you.
Hand Engraving: Basic Principles ONLINE
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2026, 10am - 4pm
Two-day intensive course with follow-up session: Saturday 9th December 2026, 10am.
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Fee: £330 Standard price. (Members of the Association are entitled to a 10% discount, with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for the discount code.)
Please note that bookings will close on Saturday 28th November 2026, or when all places are allocated.
Tutor: Angus McFadyen
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This online course, provided by the Hand Engravers Association, is aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. All tools and materials will be sent out in advance of the course. Students must be aged 18 or over.
The course fee includes all the tools you need to start and carry on engraving; the graver, custom made scriber, sharpening plate and polishing paper.
** Members of the Hand Engravers Association can receive a 10% discount with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Not a member? Join in minutes at https://membermojo.co.uk/handengravers **Aims of the “two-day plus” course:
- For beginners to develop a sound basic understanding of the tools, techniques and materials used in hand engraving, on which to progressively build skills and knowledge.
Basic Techniques Covered:
- Holding methods.
- Marking out and transferring a design.
- Beginning to engrave supplied samples.
- Health and safety issues.
Format:
- The course is taught by a professional engraver online and will run via Zoom.
- The course will run for two consecutive days plus an additional short follow-up session a couple of weeks later. Each full day will start promptly at 10am and finish at 4pm. The follow-up session will start at 10am on Saturday 19th December. All times stated are UK times.
- A course WhatsApp group for all participants, the course tutor and the Hand Engravers admin staff will be set up, on which participants can ask questions and share work. This will be active for 2 months after the course.
- There is a maximum class size of 10 students to enable us, as far as we can, to tailor the course to the needs and level of the students
- Students will learn through watching live demonstrations and trying engraving for themselves. The tools will be set up for you and sent out with all materials prior to the course starting.
Tutor: Angus McFadyen
Angus McFadyen is a professional silversmith and engraver with over 25 years of experience producing tableware and working on private commissions. The majority of Angus’s work is surface decorated with low relief pictorial engraving, often with gold or silver inlays. In recent years Angus has specialised in clock and watch engraving. Angus is an experienced workshop leader, having taught at the Goldsmiths’ Centre and for the Creative Dimension Trust.
Course Requirements:
- The online course will run by Zoom so you will require a good, reliable internet connection. There will be demonstrations and videos so a laptop or tablet is advised. Access to a phone camera is recommended to enable participants to share photos of their work in progress with the tutor.
- We require all participants to join the WhatsApp group. We use this as a means of communicating with the group in the event of technical problems, and also for sharing images of work in progress and a forum for tips and advice.
- A workbench is not required but students will need to sit comfortably at a sturdy table or desk with good lighting, in a quiet area. Students should be able to see their laptop/tablet whilst engraving.
- We supply all tools and materials to enable you to start engraving and continue after the course.
Course fees:
£330.00 (Members of the Association can claim a 10% discount on all courses with further discounts available to students of engraving and apprentices. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk for the discount code.)
Payment in full required at time of booking. We can accept credit/debit card payments via the PayPal facility provided at the end of this form, no PayPal account needed. To take advantage of the discounted members rate, you can join in minutes at www.membermojo.co.uk/handengravers
* This is an online course but if you are NOT based in the UK, you must contact us before booking so we can check that it is possible to post the tools in time. Please contact info@handengravers.org.uk
For access purposes, if you require the booking form in a different format please email us at info@handengravers.org.uk and include your name and contact phone number. We will do our best to assist you.
Closed 2026 Courses
Hand Engraving: Basic Principles ONLINE
Learn at Home - Bookings Closed
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026
Tutor: Angus McFadyen
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026
Tutor: Angus McFadyen
Hand Engraving: Basic Principles IN PERSON Hive Birmingham, B1 3PE
Learn In Person - Bookings Closed
Wednesday 11, 18 and 25th March 2026
Tutor: Anastasia Young
About the Tutors
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Angus is a professional silversmith and engraver with over 25 years of experience producing tableware and working to commission. The majority of Angus’ work is surface decorated with low relief pictorial engraving, often with gold or silver inlays. In recent years Angus has specialised in clock and watch engraving. Angus is an experienced workshop leader, having taught at the Goldsmiths’ Centre and for the Creative Dimension Trust.
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Anastasia is a highly experienced educator, with more than two decades of teaching at Central Saint Martins, as well as Morley College, School of Jewellery Birmingham and several international venues. She is the author of four technical jewellery books, including The Workbench Guide to Jewellery Techniques and Gemstone Settings.
Anastasia has been engraving for twenty years, specialising in surface engraving and copperplate, for which she has been recognised with a Silver Award in the Senior Engravers section by the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council in 2022.
Examples of her work can be seen HERE.
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Heather Larson is a Buckinghamshire based maker, who specialises in basse-taille enamel. She has won a number of awards for her work from the Guild of Enamellers and the GCDC and is a regular tutor at the Jewellery and Silver Society of Oxford. Heather’s work can be seen on her WEBSITE.
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John trained in hand push engraving in Florence, Italy, under the supervision of Beppe Casale. He is the winner of numerous engraving awards, most recent being the 2025 Goldsmiths award for hand engraving and the UK Hand Engravers Association design award for copperplate 2025.
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Vicky is an award-winning jeweller, silversmith, and hand engraver with over twenty years’ experience across professional practice and education. Trained in Jewellery & Silversmithing, she specialises in hand engraving for jewellery and metalwork, combining precise surface work with strong technical and workshop practice.
Alongside her engraving practice through Sungirl Bespoke, Vicky has delivered jewellery and engraving education since 2005 across adult learning secondary education and FE, and specialist institutions including the Goldsmiths’ Centre.
Explore All Our Courses
We offer a range of workshops, including:
Hand Engraving: Basic Principles
An introduction for beginners, covering the essential tools and techniques.
Hand Engraving: Focus
Follow-on courses for those building their skills or exploring a specialism.
Browse the courses below and register your interest.
Hand Engraving: Basic Principles
In Person or Online
Learn the tools and techniques of hand engraving on metal with guidance from a professional tutor in person. All equipment is provided, and you’ll take home your engraved copper sheet along with your own graver.
Hand Engraving: Taster Sessions
Curious about hand engraving? Our three-hour Taster Sessions let you watch live demonstrations from a professional tutor and then try engraving with traditional tools.
Hand Engraving: Focus
on Traditional Scroll Carving
Learn traditional scroll engraving with deep relief carving techniques used by gun engravers. The tutor will demonstrate transfer and cutting methods before guiding you through carving a scroll into brass.
Hand Engraving: Focus
on Tool Preparation
Discover how to set up and maintain an onglette, round, and flat graver, with demonstrations from a master engraver. Students will prepare their own set of tools to take home and practise re-sharpening under guidance.
Hand Engraving: Focus
on Lettering
An introduction to engraving lettering for inscriptions, from single initials to short texts. The workshop focuses on two contrasting styles, bold roman and flowing script, giving students the chance to develop skills in both.
Hand Engraving: Focus
on Seal Engraving
This workshop offers an introduction to the specialist skill of seal engraving, giving line engravers the chance to learn the techniques involved in cutting seals.
