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Wood Engraving Class Printmaking with Zhang Fuming (14 Dec)

Name: Wood Engraving Class Printmaking with Zhang Fuming (14 Dec)
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Price: 95.0 SGD
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Wood Engraving Class: Precision in Printmaking

Join us for an immersive wood engraving class, where you’ll explore the fine art of creating intricate designs on end-grain wood blocks. Unlike woodcut, which uses the softer side grain of wood and larger cutting tools, wood engraving involves carving into the harder end grain using a burin—a sharp, fine tool designed for precision. This technique allows for much more detailed and delicate designs, giving your prints a highly refined texture and deeper contrast.

In this class, we will be engraving on organic birch wood, which offers a sturdy yet workable surface. For those seeking an even finer material, pear wood blocks will be available for purchase.

You’ll learn every step of the process—from transferring your design onto the block, to carving with specialized engraving tools, and finally printing by hand. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced printmaker, you’ll gain hands-on experience with this intricate printmaking method. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your own unique prints.

If you're looking to refine your printmaking skills or explore the detailed world of wood engraving, this class offers the perfect opportunity to experiment and learn in a supportive, creative space.

COURSE OVERVIEW

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Engraving Tools and Materials
Transforming reference images into relief images
Carving techniques and printing techniques

DETAILS:

Date & Time: 14 December, Saturday, 1pm - 4pm

Location: 62A Arab Street Singapore 199759

Fees & Duration: $95 / 3h

*Combined class cannot be exchanged or refunded. Class should be used by the same person.

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR

This workshop is ideal for artists of all skill levels—whether you're new to printmaking or looking to deepen your expertise. If you have an interest in traditional techniques and a desire to explore the expressive potential of wood engraving, this workshop offers personalized guidance from an experienced artist. It’s perfect for those seeking to experiment creatively while refining their craft.

WHAT IS INCLUDED (All materials provided - Participants need not prepare)

Materials Provided (In-Session Use):

Organic birch wood for Engraving
Engraving Tools
Printing Ink
Printing Paper
Printing Barens / Wooden Spoon

Reference Image: The Artist will be sending you an email upon signup to guide you on suitable reference materials for your work. Though not compulsory, participants are encouraged to work with their own original image.

Participants to bring home:

Completed work with 3 Editions + exploration pieces.

Terms:
- Minimum Sign-Up requirement is 3 pax. If the minimum sign-up is not met, Drawing Etc. reserves the right to cancel the workshop and will issue a full refund to participants with at least one day’s notice.
- Refund Policy applies.

About the Artist:

b. 1989, Zhang Fuming is trained in the discipline of Printmaking and works with mediums largely of traditional origin. He favours the direct and physical nature of printing mediums in particularly relief wood carvings. Harnessing the direct, efficient means of black-white narratives to communicate with his viewers, he creates works reprising the role of social commentary and realism in a contemporary context.

Venturing beyond the conventional practice of printmaking discipline of works on paper, Fuming embraces the materiality of wood blocks to better translate the expression and gestures of his carvings, tension and contrast from the seemingly brutish determination of the artist to create the desired image against the woodgrain.

A recipient of the AAF Young Talent Programme 2014/2015, Fuming presented his debut solo exhibition, The Quest; The Exquisite Rice Bowl at Ion Arts Gallery in 2015. Subsequent solo exhibitions include Poised for Success (2016, AC43 Gallery), V. Atas (2019, Telok Ayer Arts Club), and Props and Poses (2022, AC43 Gallery). His group exhibitions include Spatial Narratives (Art Porters, Singapore, 2023), Bon A Tirer (AC43, 2018), and The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Art Week (Xiamen, 2016).