Our courses

For beginners:
The aims will be to develop a sound basic understanding of the tools, techniques and materials used in hand engraving, on which to progressively build skills and knowledge.

For improvers and professionals:

Basic techniques covered

• The setting up, sharpening and polishing of appropriate tools.
• Holding devices and methods.
• Marking out and transferring techniques.
• The cutting of metal, with exploration of combined techniques.
• Production of samples from a supplied master.
• Methods of erasure.
• Finishing techniques.
• Health & safety issues.

Engraving aspects

• Lettering.
• Pictorial engraving.
• Applications of engraving as a decorative element in jewellery making.
• Heraldic work.

Wayne Parrott
Wayne is a highly respected and experienced engraver and teacher. He also runs his own workshop covering a wide range of skills within the subject, including calligraphy, heraldry and his specialist interest: hand cut seals. Wayne is one of just three engravers to have won the prestigious Hand Engravers Association Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to engraving and passing on skills.

Angus McFadyen
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.

Book now – request a booking form from info@handengravers.org.uk