Introduction to engraving with Dario Batzella at Yardley Arts Northamptonshire

Description

The course will give the opportunity for you to familiarise with the basics of hand engraving. The course will include preparing the plate to be engraved, practicing the basic cuts that are the main core of the engraving process. You’ll also learn how to translate these into designs and finally develop a solid base knowledge to apply in future projects. Day 1 tutorial and practice: – Demonstration of how to prepare a graver and all the aspects of sharpening, with explanation of different types of gravers and their uses (Your gravers will be prepared before the session) – Preparing the copper plate and practicing the first cuts. – Designing for engraving. Day 2 design and make: – Design your own ideas based on the techniques discussed in day 1. – Engrave your final design using the techniques practiced on day 1. You will need your own eye glass and optivisors or very close work glasses. Sheet copper and an engraving tool kit are included in the course fee. Dario Batzella is a professional engraver based in Edinburgh. He has created award-winning pieces and won the Goldsmiths’ Silver Award in Senior Engraving in 2019 and 2 bronze awards in 2023. Dario studied many techniques including engraving at the Italian mint in Rome and is currently an expert hand engraver in Scotland.

What's included in the price?

Sheet copper and an engraving tool kit are included in the course fee.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Beccy Gillatt Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

I was interested in making and designing from a very early age and developed my first jewellery range in 2000. I then discovered my love for teaching in 2004 and have been developing my courses ever since. I have a home teaching studio for 1:1 & 1:2 sessions and in 2017 I set up a teaching studio at Yardley Arts where I can teach up to 11 learners. Qualifications: BA in Designed Metalwork and Jewellery from BCUC and MA Royal College of Art Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery.