Please contact Robin at robin@robinmackenzie.co.uk to book a place or for further info. Courses book up very quickly so get in contact to avoid disappointment!
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Introduction to Wood Engraving
This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique, or for those who wish to build on their existing skills.
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 from your finished block.
Next available dates are -
Saturday 21st February 2026 - Wiltshire Museum, Devizes
Saturday 7th March 2026 - Kingston Lacy, Dorset
Saturday 21st March 2026 - Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
£85 per person including all materials -
Introduction to Reduction Linocut
This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique or for those wishing to expand their knowledge of linocut printing.
You will be taught the principles of designing for print, how to separate your design into two colours, methods for cutting lino, and how to print a two colour reduction print.
Next available dates are-
Friday 27th March - Make Southwest, Bovey Tracey, Devon
Saturday 18th April 2026 - Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
£85 per person including all materials -
Summer School at West Dean
An opportunity to develop skills in wood engraving, experimenting with technique, mark-making and drawing inspired by the grounds at West Dean.
24th - 30th July 2026
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Experimental Reduction Linocut
This exciting, four day course will run at West Dean College in West Sussex .
27th September - 1st October 2026
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Make a Wood Engraving Christmas Card
This one day course is suitable for beginners or those who have had some wood engraving experience and would like to create their own engraved Christmas card design with Robin’s guidance.
Over the day you will come up with a suitable design, engrave it using traditional wood engraving tools and hand print your block. You will then leave your block with Robin who will print you an edition of 10 copies. Envelopes will be provided and blocks and cards can be collected or posted out 1 week later.
Next available date is-
Saturday 14th November 2026 - Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
£100 per person including all materials