Since she first learned about engraving, Dorothy Funk has taken several courses at the GRS Training Center working toward her personal goal of becoming a more advanced engraver. She's taken a Basic Western Engraving course with Diane Scalese, and recently the new the Transition Course: Flare & Bright Cut Engraving on Silver to Steel taught by Ron Smith and Diane Scalese.

This bracelet is just one example of Dorothy's work, which she considers a satisfying hobby. To engrave this bracelet, Dorothy used a Gravermax, Magnablock and sharpened her gravers with a GRS Powerhone. She has been engraving part time for about 3 years.

Dorothy feels she's improved much faster thanks to the help provided by the experienced instructors who taught the courses she enjoyed. As you can see, this training along with her dedicated self-study and practice is a successful combination.