Clinic Handengraving

The clinic traditional handengraving is a brief introduction to facets of hand engraving technique. Offers interested parties in the opportunity to come and have a look and try it for yourself.  There are demonstrations so you can see what it looks like as the craft and craft is practiced by experienced engravers.

The Clinic or Introductory Course in Hand Engraving is a must for anyone who wants to become acquainted with the original and authentic craft of decorative techniques on metal. It also offers an orientation option for participation in the Masterclass Hand Engraving Basic Module.

During this clinic or introductory course in Hand Engraving you will be introduced to the craft and decoration technique on metal: hand engraving. Using a burin (engraving tool), decorations, a name, symbols or letters are engraved on a copper plate that is designed according to your own ideas. Jacqueline Jimmink explains how to use the burins to manually engrave lines and hatches. The trembling technique is also discussed: a technique to create contrast in the drawing.

Each participant goes home with one or two self-made pieces of work that can be given their own application.

Course content:

• Introduction to the use of burin in theory and practice
• Introducing various basic hand engraving techniques
• Assignment to complete project.
• Afterwards, the masterpiece will be taken home.

Duration?

Part day (4 hours)

For whom?

No prior knowledge is required for this clinic or introductory Hand Engraving course. Everyone can participate: young and old 9-99 years, amateur and beginner. No drawing talent is required.

The short course is completed with a certificate.