KHN® Foundation Course


Learn the traditional art of hand engraving from the ground up.

 

About the program

The Foundation Course is a complete 70-day learning experience combining live training, online modules and personal guidance. You will build a strong technical base in line-engraving, tool control and artistic fundamentals.

 

 

👉 Apply for the Foundation Course

 

Language ~ International

 

The foundation course on request is taught in english, in italiano or auf deutsch.

You will learn

  • Tool handling & burin control
  • Basic cuts & line structure
  • Depth, shadow & artistic form
  • Essential engraving techniques
  • Composition & engraving logic
  • Creating your own set personalized burins
  • Sharpening essentials
  • Safe working methods
  • First artistic engraving pieces 

What’s included [Watch the video below for an impression >>>]

  • 5 live practice days — 38 hours
  • 4 weeks online theory
  • 4 weeks online practice support
  • Personal master–apprentice coaching (70 days)
  • Complete course manual
  • Use of all atelier tools
  • Lunch, coffee, tea, snacks
  • 1 burin set
  • 3-month KHN® digital library access
  • GravuGridGallery inclusion

For whom?

This intensive KHN® Course Hand Engraving – BASIC is suitable for everyone: young and old, hobbyists, amateurs, beginners, and professionals alike. No prior knowledge or drawing skills are required.

Investment


€1,750 (excluding VAT)

 

The investment includes:

  • Personal master–apprentice coaching (70 days)
  • Access to the online learning platform with preparatory modules

  • One intensive practical live week (38 hours)

  • Weekly personalised feedback on submitted engraving work

  • All materials required during the programme

  • A complete set of gravers

  • Copper practice plates

  • Comprehensive course manual

  • Closing online session with a virtual exhibition

  • Complete course manual
  • Use of all atelier tools
  • Lunch, coffee, tea, snacks
  • 3-month KHN® digital library access
  • GravuGridGallery inclusion

 

Premium: €2.150 excl. VAT

 

What’s included

  • 5 live practice days — 38 hours
  • 4 weeks online theory
  • 4 weeks online practice support
  • Personal master–apprentice coaching (90 days)
  • Complete course manual
  • Use of all atelier tools
  • Lunch, coffee, tea, snacks
  • 1 burin set
  • 3-month KHN® digital library access
  • GravuGridGallery inclusion
  • Extra 3 weeks online practice
  • Extra coaching hour
  • Portfolio personalized feedback
  • Premium certificate

KHN® Foundation course 2026


Oct.29.|Nov.02.


Autumn arrangement

A 70 days Hand engraving training full-emersion with 5 live practical days on the island Texel in the Netherlands from Oct. 29th till Nov. 2nd 2026. Start is on September 28th | Finish on Nov. 30th.
The preparations start one month in advance via the online learning environment with theory lessons. After the 5 practical live days you will be guided for another month via the online learning environment with practical exercises.
The course is concluded with a KHN® certificate.