(Summer school) Weekend Course: Wood Engraving with Anne Desmet RA 20-21 July 2024

Join us for a weekend dedicated to Wood Engraving, led by the internationally renowned artist, Anne Desmet. Anne Desmet is a renowned figure in the art community, celebrated for her expertise in wood engravings, linocuts, and mixed media collages. With a prestigious career spanning over three decades, including three major museum retrospectives and over 30 international awards, Anne brings unparalleled insight and experience to our course. As a Royal Academician since 2011 and former editor of Printmaking Today Magazine, her contributions to the field are truly extraordinary.

£180

At the ESOP we keep our class size small to ensure a focused and enriching learning experience for all participants. As places are limited, we encourage you to secure your place at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Image: Brooklyn Bridge New Day by Anne Desmet

During the course, participants will have the unique opportunity to learn directly from Anne as she shares her techniques and insights into wood engraving. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or relatively new to Wood Engraving this course offers a supportive environment for exploration and growth.

Participants are encouraged to bring along small sketches, photos, or images as references. Basic drawing materials such as pencils, erasers, and black drawing pens are recommended. Additionally, students are encouraged to bring any interesting and unusual papers they may have at home, such as gift wrap, map pages, old banknotes, coloured papers, concert or bus tickets, marbled papers, sweet or chocolate wrappers. However, it’s important to note that the paper samples should be smooth, without texture.

Above image: Brooklyn Bridge New Day by Anne Desmet

At the ESOP we keep our class size small to ensure a focused and enriching learning experience for all participants. As places are limited, we encourage you to secure your place at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment by clicking ‘Click here to register’ to book your place.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Please use the form below.

About Anne Desmet RA

Anne is an established artist who specialises in wood engravings, linocuts and mixed media collages. She has had three major museum retrospectives to date, received over 30 international awards, and her work is in museum collections and publications worldwide. She was elected a member of London’s Royal Academy of Arts in May 2011. For 15 years she was editor of Printmaking Today Magazine and is the author/editor of three printmaking books. She lives and works in London…read more…

About The Essential School Of Painting

The Essential School of Painting (ESOP) is an alternative art school based in Wood Green, London, specialising in painting and drawing classes taught by leading contemporary artists. The ESOP offers exciting, intellectually rigorous courses with the intention of advancing painting. Classes are available for all levels of experience.