This school based learning center is located in Emporia, Kansas. There are over a dozen instructors that teach on basic, intermediate and advanced subjects of gun engraving. All courses are four days in length and range in cost from $760 to $1895. All learning based equipment and materials are provided at the center.
This studio-based instruction class is located in Evansville, Ind. All instruction is by Mike Dubber, who is a past president of the Firearms Guild of America and holds the title of Master Engraver. Instruction is personalized and always one-on-one. Basic, intermediate and advanced classes are available, and they last from three to five days with a fee of $350 per day. All materials and equipment needed for your class are provided at the studio.
This studio-based school is located in Alpine, Texas. All instruction is provided by John Weyert, who has more than 35 years of experience and has made custom pieces for well-known individuals such as Tom Selleck and Johnny Cash. Basic and intermediate classes are offered, and all instruction spans five days at a cost of $795. All learning-based materials and equipment are provided.
Montgomery Community College in Troy, N.C., offers both a Basic Metal Engraving Certificate Program and a Metal Engraving Diploma/Certificate Program. The program requires 12 semester hours for the basic metal engraving and 13 semester hours for advanced metal engraving. Each semester hour costs $56.50 for in-state students and $248.50 for out-of-state students. Since this is a school program, tools are not provided and all students must bring a set of tools to class on the first day. A list of tools is provided, and the cost is approximately $450.00. There are also several miscellaneous fees associated with enrollment in the community college, including an activity fee and a technology fee.