Event

Join us for an introduction to wood engraving, a printmaking technique practised by Eric Ravilious, Tirzah Garwood and Gertrude Hermes – whose works you can currently see in our exhibition The Living Collection.  

You'll draw inspiration from the works exhibited at Towner and create your own wood engravings, learning about the history, techniques, tools and printmakers along the way.

This day course coincides with an Illustration and Print fair provided by Ink Paper + Print, which you’ll have time to attend in the hour for lunch.  

Your tutor will be Emily Johns, a printmaker and painter based in Hastings, Sussex, and experienced wood engraving teacher.

Your first block of wood, tools and other materials such as inking slabs and paper will be provided, and you will be able to purchase additional wood blocks during the class.

The course will take place in our dedicated learning space Studio 3. Attendee numbers will be restricted to 12 people. There will be around an hour break for lunch.

This event is now sold out.

We have a budget available to make this event as accessible as possible – this can include interpretation services or other access needs we can meet to enable you to participate.

If you require access arrangements, please email programme@townereastbourne.org.uk two weeks before the event date so that we can book a service if needed.

Studio space

○ Studio 3 is on the first floor, and can be accessed by our large lift.

○ The space has limited natural light, but is not dark.

○ The space is not scent-free.

○ The galleries and café are busiest between 11.00am and 2.00pm.

○ Seating is available and is not fixed, so can be switched out if needed.

○ Ear plugs, ear defenders, magnifying glasses, and wheelchairs are available.

○ Toilets and baby changing facilities are located right outside Studio 3. A gender-neutral, wheelchair-accessible bathroom can be found on the ground floor.