$150.00
14 in stock
Whitney Center for the Arts – W 227
Saturday 05/17 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Class Size Limit: 15 Students
See complete workshop description below
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14 in stock
Whitney Center for the Arts – W 227
Saturday 05/17 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Workshop Description: Western engravers face many challenges unique to our trade. We must be versed in everything from bright cutting to gun engraving to jewelry engraving and stone setting. We often have very large or very small, uniquely shaped items to hold and engrave, sometimes requiring special tools and fixtures, as well as knowing what style or patterns of engraving works with a piece. Starting with individual projects, we will cover everything from design to execution. We will discuss and demonstrate ways of adding interest to your engraving through the use of borders, negative space, unique patterns, fine tuning, and stone setting. We will talk about and demonstrate engraving overlays, beveling edges, how to handle hard to reach areas, how to fill in backgrounds, etc. We will demonstrate engraving conchos, saddle silver, bracelets, and belt buckles. We will discuss design, how to approach an engraving project, what styles are best, what borders are best, what obstacles you will have to work around, etc. Students are encouraged to bring ideas and/or projects to discuss and to try out the different techniques and tools.
Materials to bring: Paper and notebook. Projects in the works or in concept only.
Workshop Instructor: Diane Scalese has been hand engraving for over 30 years. Beginning with silver engraving on the bits and spurs that she and her husband Bob built, Diane also began building and engraving saddle silver, belt buckles, and jewelry. In time, she began engraving firearms, knives, and watches. Diane is a Master Engraver in the Firearms Engravers Guild of America, a Colt Master Engraver with the Colt Collectors Association, and a 2018 inductee in the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Workshop Sponsors: GRS
CANCELLATION POLICY
• There is a $25 administration fee per cancellation.
• The cost of each workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.
• No refunds for workshops after Friday, May 9, 2025.
