Workshop
Robin Mackenzie Wood Engraving Workshop
17 September 2022, 10:00am - 4:00pm
This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique, or for those who have done a little engraving and wish to progress their technique further.
You will be taught the principles of designing for wood engraving, methods of engraving into a block of end grain wood, and how to print by hand from your finished block.
All tools and materials, including the wood blocks, are provided on the day.
Max 8 places
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Robin Mackenzie is an elected member of The Society of Wood Engravers and has exhibited his work all over the UK. Wessex Museums commissioned Robin to create the Wessex map and vignettes which feature in the four ‘Hardy’s Wessex’ exhibitions. He also creates prints for books, magazines, merchandise and works from his open studio at Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne.
Find out moreDisclaimer: All workshops will run subject to a minimum number of attendees. If this number has not been reached a week before, the workshop will be rescheduled.
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