Engraving: curved surfaces and lettering scripts

What is the course about?

Following our introduction to engraving course, this course is primarily aimed at students who have had a basic introduction to engraving and wish to improve on existing skills. There will be a brief recap, but this is not intended for complete beginners to the discipline. We will focus upon small but achievable images that will be repeated to increase accuracy and consistency on flat and curved surfaces. We will introduce 1-2 types of script, looking at simpler Roman type font and an italic type font. Finally, the application of additional tools to help give your basic skills a bit more flourish.

What will we cover?

- Use a variety of engraving tools
- Increase your accuracy and consistency when engraving
- Apply small images to flat and curved surfaces using a variety of techniques
- Apply 1-2 types of script, one Roman type font and one Italic font.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Engrave small images with accuracy and consistency
- Use a variety of tools
- Draw and scribe 1-2 different scripts.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable for intermediate and more advanced jewellery students who have completed an introductory course in engraving and would like to improve their engraving skills on flat and curved surfaces.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through group demonstrations, group discussions and one-to-one help. You will be given examples and handouts will accompany demonstrations. The course is structured to manage the work within the class.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Although there will be images provided, if you wish to engrave something of your own, please bring these with you on the first session. Keep them no bigger that 20mm x 20mm. If you wish to try engraving on silver, you will need to supply your own. You could try sterling but Britannia silver might be a softer option.

All the basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper,pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.).

You will need to provide your own metal if you wish to work in silver or on a large scale. Your tutor will advise you.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development.

Suitable follow-on courses may include:

VV824 Jewellery making: all levels
VV871 Drawing for jewellers
VV491 Jewellery making: 20 pieces in 5 days

Your tutor will be able to advise you on your course.