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.

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Theme Engraving

A clinic traditional handengraving has a theme and an engraving is created based on that theme. An example is Celtic knots and symbols or mandala's.


Information

 The Hand Engraving Clinic is recommended for anyone who wants to become acquainted with hand engraving. You take a look at the original and authentic craft of decorative techniques on metal. Using a burin (engraving tool), you engrave decorations, a name, symbols or letters on a copper or silver plate that you design yourself. You will learn this from Jacqueline Jimmink, who explains how to use the burins to engrave manual lines and hatches. The trembling technique is also discussed: a technique to create contrast in the drawing. Each participant goes home with one homemade creation. If you participate in this clinic you can immediately progress to the Masterclass Basic Module Hand Engraving.

 

Date:

On request

 

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.


Clinic 'Engrave your own Celtic knot'

USA on 28th March ~ 10th April 2025

 

**Discover the Art of Hand Engraving: Register for the Clinic Engrave your own Celtic knot!**

I would like to invite you to a unique and authentic clinic in hand engraving. Jacqueline Jimmink (the Netherlands) is in the United States to give some exclusive clinics ‘Engrave your own Celtic knot’. Are you fascinated by the primal technology and authentic craft of decorative techniques on metal? Then this clinic is exactly what you are looking for!

 

This course offers a perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the art of hand engraving and also serves as an excellent preparation for our Masterclass Basic Module Hand Engraving.

 

During this clinic you will learn the intricacies of hand engraving under the expert guidance of Jacqueline Jimmink, master engraver with Italian allure. Using a burin, a traditional engraving tool, you will learn to engrave decorations, names, symbols or letters on a silver pendant that you design yourself. Jacqueline shows you how to use the burins to manually create lines and hatches, and also introduces you to the trembling technique, which allows you to create beautiful contrasts in your designs.

 

After the clinic you will go home with one self-made pieces of silver masterpiece, which you can proudly. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover a traditional craft and unleash your creativity. Register today and discover the world of hand engraving!

 

Date:

Studio Paola Noot - Pahrump, Nevada

Wed 2th APRIL 2025 1PM-5PM Pahrump, NV, USA

Thu 3th APRIL 2025 1PM-5PM Pahrump, NV, USA

 

Booth nr. 717 - Glass and Bead Expo - Southern Point Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada

[Opening hours of the exhibition hall: Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Sat 9am-6pm | Sun 10am-3pm]

Fri 4th APRIL 2025 12PM-4PM Las Vegas, NV, USA

Sat 5th APRIL 2025 1PM-5PM Las Vegas, NV, USA

Sun 6th APRIL 2025 10.30AM-2.30PM Las Vegas, NV, USA

 

Between 28th March and 10th April 2025

also clinics are possibile on request on other locations 

 

Duration:

4 hours

 

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 silver pendant will be taken home. 

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.

 

Ticket:

PAHRUMP: $200, including silver pendant and manual. Possibility to purchase a toolkit, incl online video's.

LAS VEGAS: $200, including silver pendant, manual and Expo-ticket. Possibility to purchase a toolkit, incl online video's.

 


About the instructor

Jacqueline Jimmink carries out engraving assignments, realizes her own creations and gives engraving courses and intensive master classes, both in her own studio and on location.

 

She was born and raised on Texel in the Netherlands. In 1988, Jacqueline started her engraving training at the Polytechnic School MTS Vakschool van Schoonhoven. She specialized in engraving weapons during her internship at the Browning weapons engraving workshop in Liège (Belgium), which is affiliated with the FN arms factory. In addition to her internship, she perfected her technique of engraving with hammer and chisel through a study at the Technical School de l'ecole d'armurerie ICET – Leon Mignon, and gained practical experience at Browning. 

 

In 1995 Jacqueline experimented with the most refined and refined Italian techniques with 'bulino' and magnifying glass. She worked with the engraving workshop Cesare Giovanelli in Gardone Val Trompia (Brescia, Italy), which has worked for the Beretta arms factory for many years, and gained practical experience in various Italian goldsmith and engraving workshops. At the end of 1995 she moved to Milan, where she continued her work as a hand engraver. She shared her knowledge of the fascinating art of engraving through demonstrations and courses at fairs, exhibitions and events in Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and Italy. In September 1997, Jacqueline entered into a collaboration with the renowned international engraving and goldsmith studio of jeweler Gianmaria Buccellati. Here she gained practical experience in engraving jewelry.

 

In March 1999, Jacqueline Jimmink established herself as an independent craftswoman. When she moved back from Italy to Texel with her family in 2014, she took the knowledge of the Italian masters with her. And she likes to share it.

 

The calendar contains the current course and training dates. Or contact us for more information about the possibilities!