Kate MacAngus
ENGRAVING TECHNIQUES Robert Campbell-Legg Date: 7–10 July £495 Suitable: Intermediate
Hand engraving improvers may also attend this workshop and work independently on their own projects with tutor guidance.
Discover the historic art of hand engraving during this practical course and learn basic engraving techniques. This course will interest jewellers, silversmiths and printmakers, both professional and hobbyist.
Robert Campbell-Legg started his trade experience as an apprentice to WW Allen working as a Hand Engraver and Diesinker for the printing industry. He subsequently trained as a silversmith and jeweller and was also self-employed as a designer maker in London for some years before returning to Birmingham. He has recently retired as a full-time tutor at the School of Jewellery after 23 years. In addition to teaching, he has completed many prestigious commissions including the trophy and trainer’s prize for the King George V and Queen Elizabeth Diamond stakes at Ascot. Robert continues to work freelance and currently teaches parttime at the School of Jewellery.
During the course you will learn tool preparation and safety, holding methods, transfer and tracing out designs and traditional engraving techniques. You will practice the techniques demonstrated on copper plate and discover how various shaped tools produce different cuts and decorative effects.
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