Hand engraving for jewellers with John Cook

Ref: SLW39660

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About this course

An introduction to hand engraving with a focus on jewellery design, specifically bright cutting, Florentine designs, arabesque scrolls, floral designs and borders.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

John Cook

John trained in hand push engraving in Florence, Italy, under the supervision of Beppe Casale.  He is the winner of numerous engraving awards, most recent being the 2025 Goldsmiths award for hand engraving and the UK Hand Engravers Association design award for copperplate 2025.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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