Metal Engraving
Grand Masters Program: Layered 3D Design and Inlay

Master the art of illusion to create incredible depth in your engravings without any tedious background removal! Join renowned engraver Lee Griffiths for an in-depth study of light and shadow. He will teach you to layer elements together and create realistic shadows that make them spring from the canvas. Students will engrave liberty scrolls, eagles, with one in gold, and a flag on a steel handgun grip. You will use cold blue reduction techniques to create tones within the design. If you have a passion for delving into the complexities of artistic rendering, are eager to refine your skills, and are excited to push the boundaries of your creativity, then this is the course for you.

Students will be chosen by application photos, not time of application. Applications will be accepted from February 17th through March 31st.

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Course Info

Instructor(s)
Lee Griffiths
2025 Date(s)
09/08–09/19
Division
Metal Engraving
Skill Level
Grand Master
Capacity
12
Enrollment Type
Application

Objectives

  • Theories and application of proper bulino engraving techniques to create photorealistic images on metal
  • Study of light and shadow
  • Using shading techniques to establish layers and depth
  • Reduction method in cold-blued surface to create highlights and gradients
  • Line and dot bulino engraving techniques

Application & Approval Process

Add the course to cart. During checkout, you will be asked to upload up to 3 photos that are representative of your work.

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After the application deadline, all candidates’ photos will be reviewed and edited to remove any names or identifying marks. Candidates will be assigned a number known only to Glendo management. Photos will be sent to the course instructor who will select twelve (12) students based on the work shown in the photos. Three alternates will also be selected to cover possible cancellations. Applications are kept confidential to ensure selections are unbiased. Instructors do not have access to names until after the selection process. Application deadline is March 31, 2025. Applicants will be notified of acceptance the week of April 21, 2025.

Payment

A deposit of $1600 is due with the application submission. If your application is not accepted or you decline the opening, the deposit will be refunded in the same manner in which payment was received. In the event your application is accepted, the balance of $1600 is due. After acceptance should you need to cancel, Glendo will make every effort to fill the opening. If we cannot fill your seat, the deposit of $1600 will be forfeited. If we are able to fill your seat you will be refunded any tuition paid, less an administration fee of $375. We accept credit card, money order, or check.

 

Please note:

The techniques taught will be universally applicable to hand push, hammer & chisel, and air assisted engraving. Students will be free to choose their preferred method.

Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.

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