Thank you so much for your interest in our engraving course! This course is now fully booked, but we're currently planning our next Intro Course for Autumn 2025.
If you'd like to register your interest and join the waiting list, please sign up here – we’ll be in touch with updates as soon as new dates are confirmed.
We are excited to welcome renowned engraver John Cook to Bristol for the very first time, where he'll be leading a two-day engraving masterclass. We are pleased to be hosting this special workshop at In Bristol Studio.
This intensive course is perfect for jewellers at all levels from hobbyists through to professionals and covers the essentials of hand-pushed engraving. You will learn how to prepare and use engraving tools, explore different design transfer methods, and work with four types of gravers to produce five or more types of cuts. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to start incorporating engraving into your own jewellery work.
You are welcome to bring your own graver tools, or simply come as you are—tools will be provided, and some may be available for purchase on the day (subject to availability).
Please note: This course does not include letter engraving, as that is covered in a more advanced class, intended for students who have completed the introductory course. Which will hopefully be coming to Bristol later in the year.
A light lunch and beverages will be provided on both days of the course. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Co-Host by Anny + Katie
Time 30th June - 1st July, 9:30am- 5pm
Location - In Bristol Studio, BS5 9BB
Please note that the course shown in the video was hosted and held at a different studio. The course we are offering will take place at In Bristol Studio.
For any enquiries, please email Anny at chingchinjewellery@gmail.com
Introduction to hand pushed engraving with John Cook
By bus: nos 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 leave from Colston Avenue or Broadmead Horsefair and stop near Lawrence Hill Station. The number 36 leaves Baldwin Street and stops on Queen Anne Road. For times and further information go to: www.firstgroup.com or call traveline 0871 200 22 33.
On foot: It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk from the Centre of Bristol. The quickest route is to walk across Castle Park, past the Evening Post building onto Old Market Street and carry on until the Lawrence Hill roundabout. Keep going in the same direction and Ducie Road is the second turn on the right. Go past the Barton Hill Settlement, onto Barton Hill Road, left onto Queen Anne Road then right past Barton Hill Primary School. Turn left onto Maze Street where you will see signs directing you to the Studio.
By bike: There are cycle racks in the car park of the Studio. Bikes cannot be brought into the Studio space for Health & Safety reasons.
By train: The Avonmouth – Bristol Temple Meads train stops at Lawrence Hill Station which is a five minute walk to the Studio.
By car: From M32 take exit 3 and follow signposts to Bath. At the first roundabout continue straight onto the A4320 – St Phillips Causeway. Keep in the left lane and take the slip road left by Big Yellow Storage, onto Days Road. At the little roundabout, take the second exit onto Barrow Road, which turns into Barton Hill Road. Follow the signs to the Studio from there.