Hi everyone, I wonder if an online class is a worthwhile investment of time and money? Are there any active in-person classes, or a private instructor working in southern Florida? I'm just starting out and not sure of which direction to go in this new interest of mine. I don't want to waste time or money and need a teacher for sure. an example is I still haven't ordered a single graver yet because of all the choices available. I'm not even sure if using hand tools or a power engraver would be best for me. Thank you in advance for your help, I'm sure you have all been in my position at one time or another.
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There are some excellent engravers in Florida and near by states.
Under normal conditions an invited invitation to their shop would be a help in giving you some answers and ideas of your direction.
But with the Plague upon us, that makes an invite a problem. But make some calls, give it a try.
You can find a list of engravers on www.fega.com and other places.
Under normal conditions an invited invitation to their shop would be a help in giving you some answers and ideas of your direction.
But with the Plague upon us, that makes an invite a problem. But make some calls, give it a try.
You can find a list of engravers on www.fega.com and other places.
tdelewis
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Yes, take a class or classes. There are tricks to every trade. You will progress faster if you have someone teaching you. It was a great help to me to take classes. If you can do it GRS s a good place to start. I also think there is a Texas engraving school. I don't know much about them but I'm sure there are good as well. Perhaps others will suggest places where they have group lessons. Taking lessons as a group should make it less costly.
tsterling
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i recommend Ray Cover’s classes. He has all of the Airgraver brands for you to try and provides excellent comprehensive instruction. Looks like he has a class coming up in October.
http://learningtoengrave.com/
Also, Sam Alfaro apparently offers individual instruction in his studio near New Orleans.
http://learningtoengrave.com/
Also, Sam Alfaro apparently offers individual instruction in his studio near New Orleans.
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I would look into Sam Alfano' DVDs. He has an awesome collection, pretty reasonably priced considering how much information and advice is in each one. This will give you an idea in how much work is involved and the steps to involved. Excellent filming and narration.
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