Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Day course: Wood Engraving with Robin Mackenzie

A one-day workshop 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.

Robin Mackenzie is an elected member of The Society of Wood Engravers and has exhibited his work all over the UK.  He creates prints for books, magazines, merchandise and works from his open studio at Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne, Dorset. For more details about Robin Mackenzie, see his website at http://robinmackenzie.co.uk.

All tools and materials including the wood blocks are provided on the day.

You will receive an email shortly before the event with final details.


Dates: 
Saturday 25 January 2025
Saturday 18 October 2025

Time: 10.30 am to 4 pm

Lunch: is not provided - bring your own to eat at the Museum or nearby Hillworth Park, or visit one of the many cafes in Devizes Market Place.

Cost:  £90 (to include all materials).

Location: Wiltshire Museum

Booking:  Essential - only 8 places per course available. Book online below.


Also by Robin Mackenzie - Introduction to Reduction Linocut - a one-day workshop, perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique or for those wishing to expand their knowledge of linocut printing.

Saturday 21 June 2025

For more details click here.


Accessibility
The activity will take place in the Museum's lecture hall, located on the first floor and accessible via a platform lift for the less mobile. 

More details about accessibility can be found here.

Parking: there is a small car park to the rear of the Museum buildings.  Please park with care and consideration to ensure as many vehicles as possible can use the space.

Terms and Conditions
Unless sold out, bookings will close at 9 am on the day of the event.
Booking for events
Cancellations, Refunds and T&Cs
No responsibility can be accepted by the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society (the Society) for accidents or injury sustained during the course of any event arranged by the Society.

  • 25th January 2025 - 18th October 2025
  • 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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