Getting to Know Tira
Take a look at Tira's training, publications about her and her work, and affiliations with various organizations.
- Education & Training
- Publications
- Affiliations
It's with pride and gratitude that I recognize the courses and instructors that have provided the foundation for my engraving.
| Course | Instructor | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel/Bright Cut Engraving | Ron Smith/Diane Scalese | 2007 | |
| Grand Masters Program Session 1 | Winston Churchill | 2007 | GRS |
| Grand Masters Program Session 2 | Ken Hunt | 2007 | GRS |
| Stone Setting Comprehensive | Blaine Lewis | 2007 | New Approach School for Jewelers |
| Bulino Engraving | Chris DeCamillis | 2007 | GRS |
| Advanced Engraving | Sam Alfano | 2006 | GRS |
| Jewelry Engraving | Sam Alfano | 2005 | GRS |
| Layout & Design | Lee Griffiths | 2004 | GRS |
| Jewelry & Silversmithing | Christine Martino | 2000 | Newtown, PA |
| Intermediate Engraving | Benno Heune | 1996 | Modesto, CA |
| Basic Engraving | Benno Heune | 1995 | Modesto, CA |
These are publications about Tira or featuring some of her work.
| Publication | Story | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Engraver: The Journal of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America | Pilgrimage to Emporia: One Engraver's Journey | Issue 77, January, February, March 2008 |
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Tira Mitchell: Featured Artist | January-March 2007 |
| V-Twin Magazine | SAGA II: A Metal Legend's Story (Featuring a bike Tira engraved for James Hetfield of Metallica) | April 2004 |
| Easyriders Magazine | SAGA: James Hetfield's Bobbed Chop | November 2001 |
Organizations in which Tira is a proud member.
(Moderator/Administrator)
