Wood Engraving (Relief Printing) Taster Day

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Tuesday 15th September 2026 11am - 17.00pm You will be introduced to the process of wood engraving from preliminary drawings and design; transferring drawings to blocks; cutting blocks; choosing papers and proofing to printing a small limited edition of black and white prints. The course includes health and safety in workshop, the care and use of wood engraving tools and the use of St Bride Foundation's numerous historic presses. The small class size ensures that students are able to have a press each during editioning. On the day you will cut and print one practice block then cut another block from which you will print a small limited edition (5-10 prints). Tutor Peter S Smith Peter S Smith is a member of the Society of Wood Engravers and Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE). His paintings and prints are exhibited in the UK and overseas with works in public and private collections, including Tate Britain, the Ashmolean Oxford and the Fitzwilliam Cambridge. Peter has over 30 years’ experience in teaching the arts, including his role as the Head of the School of Art Design and Media at Kingston College. He currently has a studio at the St Bride Foundation, where he also teaches wood engraving workshops. https://www.woodengravers.co.uk/ ‘It was a real joy, such a good teacher and inspiring as an artist. Also incredibly patient and generous with all his experience and knowledge.’ Workshop Participant Due to the constraints of our Grade II listed building, the workshop is not currently accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.