Join artist and co-curator Anne Desmet RA for this interactive workshop, an introduction to wood engraving.
During this one-day masterclass you will learn the basics of wood engraving, create two engraved woodblocks and go home with several prints of your own design. Materials are included.
With the expert guidance of Anne Desmet, you will:
- Explore how historic and contemporary engravings were created
- Learn about different tool marks and how to recognize and use the tools that made them
- Learn about the different types of wood suitable for engraving
- Practice using the full range of specialist engraving tools
- Cut and print at least two small engravings exploring a wide range of mark-making possibilities
- Discover how to ink effectively, how to hand-print and about the different paper types
- Get advice on equipment and supplies for wood engraving and a demonstration of tool care/sharpening
- Go home with several prints of one or two of your very own engraved and hand-printed woodblocks and sufficient understanding and experience to pursue printing independently.
The workshop will last 5 hours, plus a 30 minute break for lunch. Please let us know any dietary requirements on the next page.
- Location: Guildhall Art Gallery. On arrival, please check in with the Welcome Desk.
- Accessibility: This location is wheelchair accessible. Seating is provided for the duration of the workshop. Manual dexterity will be required for the safe handling of very sharp tools.
- The workshop is designed for adults and is suitable for all levels, beginners included. Accompanied children are welcome, although the suggested minimum age is 12 years old.
- This is a ticketed event and numbers have been kept deliberately low to aid enjoyment and promote health and safety.