Art & Application of Scrimshaw
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| Skill Basic |
| Division Specialty |
| Project No project |
| Cost $ 750 |
| Location Emporia, Kansas, USA |
| Dates 05/10 – 05/14 |
| Instructor(s) Sandra Brady |
Course Description
Scrimshaw, a folk art dating back centuries, is a special form of engraving applied to ivory and similar materials. This course offers an excellent way to begin traditional and modern scrimshaw, including how to work with hand and power tools, the use of black and color pigments, and how to work on both natural and man-made materials. Students will also study basic drawing, balanced composition, shading, pattern sizing, and transfer. This course is specifically designed so no previous art or drawing experience is necessary. It includes a discussion on the business of scrimshaw art and sales venues.
Course Objectives
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Scrimshaw, a folk art dating back centuries, is a special form of engraving applied to ivory and similar materials. This course offers an excellent way to begin traditional and modern scrimshaw, including how to work with hand and power tools, the use of black and color pigments, and how to work on both natural and man-made materials. Students will also study basic drawing, balanced composition, shading, pattern sizing, and transfer. This course is specifically designed so no previous art or drawing experience is necessary. It includes a discussion on the business of scrimshaw art and sales venues.
Course Objectives
- Arranging an effective work place
- How to use both hand and power tools
- Accurate sharpening of scribe points
- Creating attractive designs, layouts, and scene compositions
- How to properly prepare and work on a variety of materials
- Methods for using color pigments in scrimshaw
- Attractive shading techniques
- How to preserve artwork
- The history of scrimshaw
- Selling your work and developing sales opportunities
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.
