Wood Engravers Network 5th Triennial Exhibition
Jun
17
to Nov 30

Wood Engravers Network 5th Triennial Exhibition

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Stockton University Gallery in Galloway, New Jersey is the inaugural venue for this exhibition that will tour the United States until the end of 2026.

The exhibition features 60 contemporary relief engravings representing an international group of artists from Belgium, Ireland, Canada, India, United Kingdom and the United States.

I am very pleased to have had “Ancient Tides” and “Abundance” selected for this exhibition.

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In Print: Nature's Realm    -    Watts Contemporary Gallery
Nov
28
to Feb 2

In Print: Nature's Realm - Watts Contemporary Gallery

Celebrating the natural world in many different aspects, our annual print exhibition links with the themes of Flower Fairies in discovering the flora and fauna of our natural landscape.

The exhibition features the work of 8 artists from around the UK:

  • Jo Barry – etchings of the trees and landscape of the New Forest

  • Ian Brooks – etchings of the wild and barren landscapes of the Arctic

  • Rachel Gracey – lithographs of riverscape and parks, mostly in Oxfordshire

  • Clare Halifax – screenprints of flowers

  • Joshua Miles – linocuts of Scottish seascapes and landscapes

  • Babs Pease – linocuts of birds and fish

  • Emma Reynolds – screenprints of open skies

  • Julia Timmins - wood engravings of plants, fossils and shells

Between them, they represent a huge variety of approaches and styles, demonstrating how responses to the world we see can be depicted in so many different ways. From detailed wood engraving by Julia Timmins, to realistic watery linocuts by Joshua Miles, the chill-inducing empty landscape etchings of Ian Brooks, eye-popping colourful prints of birds and fish by Babs Peas, evocative and impressionistic semi-abstract riverscapes by Rachel Gracey – the variety of prints on show is enthralling.


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Ironbridge Fine Arts Print Prize Exhibition
Sep
7
to Nov 16

Ironbridge Fine Arts Print Prize Exhibition

Ironbridge Fine Arts printmakers annual open exhibition featuring the finest examples of contemporary printmaking from all corners of the United Kingdom. The exhibition promises to be an inspiring journey through the world of printmaking, featuring the incredible skills and perspectives of artists who have truly pushed the boundaries of this captivating art form.

I am delighted that my wood engraving “Abundance” and drypoint print “Tall Trees” have been selected for this exhibition

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International Mini Print Cantabria
Sep
1
to Dec 31

International Mini Print Cantabria

International Mini Print Cantabria

Faro Cabo Mayor Art Center

September 1 to December 31, 2024

Our passion for printmaking and especially for the format, our desire to make contemporary artists from all over the world converge in an exhibition in our land and that our people have the possibility to enjoy it, have made us to develop it and work to incorporate Cantabria to the international Mini Print circuit.

I am delighted that my wood engravings “Seashells” and “Spirit of the Sea” and drypoint print “Turtle” will be exhibited this exhibition

Seashells

Spirit of the Sea

Turtle

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Wood engraving Workshop at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Jul
6
9:30 AM09:30

Wood engraving Workshop at Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Julia will be running a wood engraving workshop on 6th July at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

Wood engraving is a very fine, precise method of relief printmaking used to produce small, highly detailed images. Lines are cut into end grain boxwood or a similar close-grained hardwood with traditional tools. The surface of the block is then inked with a roller and an impression is taken from the surface. Wood engraving is often referred to as drawing with light; the marks made on the block don’t receive ink so form the light areas in the finished print.

This is an intensive one day workshop suitable for beginners or those wanting to build on their skills. You will learn about engraving tools and how to use them and take time to practice mark making. The workshop will cover the principles of design for engraving; you will prepare your design and engrave and print a small block. Cost: £95 (includes a practice block, a small block for engraving and the use of engraving tools for the workshop) 

To allow for more time to learn the principles of engraving you will need to prepare an image to engrave onto a 2 x 3inch block.

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Drypoint Printmaking Workshop at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Jun
1
10:00 AM10:00

Drypoint Printmaking Workshop at Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Julia will be running a drypoint printmaking workshop on 1st June at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

Drypoint is an exciting and versatile type of intaglio printmaking where marks are incised onto the plate rather than etched with chemicals. Rich lines with velvety textures can be achieved with a scribe and areas of tone produced by texturing the plate.

This course is suitable for beginners or those wanting to build on their skills. You will learn how to prepare a plate for drypoint printing, practise mark making to create texture and tone, then apply those marks to your own design. You will work on an A5 plate, learn about soaking paper, inking your plate and print a small edition of prints on an etching press. Cost £70 (Includes a practice plate and an A5 plate for your print, paper for printing a small edition of prints and a selection of tools available to use for the workshop plus your own scribe to keep)

To allow for more time to learn about drypoint printmaking you will need to prepare an A5 image to work with.

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Earth, Sky and Sea: A Printmakers World - Ludlow Assembly Rooms
May
17
to Jul 6

Earth, Sky and Sea: A Printmakers World - Ludlow Assembly Rooms

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I am delighted to have the opportunity to show my wood engravings and drypoint prints in an exciting solo exhibition at this newly refurbished arts venue in the heart of Ludlow. Check this page or follow @juliatimminsart on Instagram to hear details of printmaking demonstrations and workshops. If you would like to learn how I create my wood engravings or drypoint prints in a workshop find out more here

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RBSA Print Prize Exhibition 2024
Feb
29
to Apr 7

RBSA Print Prize Exhibition 2024

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The RBSA Print Prize is a biennale exhibition, which celebrates all forms of printmaking and supports artists from across the UK and further afield.

Julia is proud to be showing her wood engraving “Precious” in this exhibition and was delighted to receive a Highly Commended award for this print.

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SWE 86th Annual Exhibition
Feb
6
to Oct 26

SWE 86th Annual Exhibition

Bankside Gallery, London 6th February - 25th February

Northern Print, Newcastle 9th March - 26th April

The Barn, Banchory 9th May - 29th June

The North Wall Gallery, Oxford 3rd September - 28th September

Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk 6th October - 26th October

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Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmakers Annual Competition
Sep
12
to Nov 18

Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmakers Annual Competition

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Ironbridge Fine Arts printmakers annual open exhibition featuring the finest examples of contemporary printmaking from all corners of the United Kingdom. The exhibition promises to be an inspiring journey through the world of printmaking, featuring the incredible skills and perspectives of artists who have truly pushed the boundaries of this captivating art form.

I am delighted that my wood engraving “Precious” has been selected for this exhibition

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SWE 85th Annual Exhibition
Feb
7
to Nov 18

SWE 85th Annual Exhibition

Bankside Gallery, London 7th - 26th February

Museum in the Park, Stroud 22nd April -18th June

Sea Pictures Gallery, Clare 1st July - 5th August

Frames Gallery, Perth 18th August - 15th September

North Wall Gallery, Oxford 26th September - 14th October

Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk 27th October - 18th November

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SWE 84th Annual Exhibition
Feb
1
to Nov 5

SWE 84th Annual Exhibition

Bankside Gallery - 1st - 20th February (48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH)

MAKE Southwest - 19th March - 14th May (Riverside Mill, Fore St, Bovey, Tracey, TQ13 9AF)

Sea Pictures Gallery - 9th June - 9th July (Well Lane, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NH)

The North Wall Gallery - 13th September - 1st October (South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JN)

Zillah Bell Gallery - 14th October - 5th November (15 Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO7 1PQ)

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RBSA Print Prize 2022
Jan
18
to Feb 26

RBSA Print Prize 2022

The Print Prize exhibition champions, celebrates and supports printmakers, providing an opportunity for artists to show their work and win prizes.

Julia had three prints selected for this exhibition:

  • Ancient Tides (highly commended)

  • All That I Am I Give To You

  • Love and Friendship

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SWE 83rd Annual Exhibition
Feb
6
to Nov 13

SWE 83rd Annual Exhibition

Bankside Gallery - 6th February - 7th March (online only)

Qube Oswestry - 12th April - 7th May

Museum in the Park, Stroud - 18th May - 4th July

Sea Pictures Gallery - 15th July - 14th August

Frames Gallery, Perth - 21st August - 25th September

The North Wall Gallery - 29th September - 16th October

Zillah Bell Gallery - 23rd October - 13th November

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Centenary Exhibition (82nd Annual) Featuring The Seasons Project
Feb
4
to Feb 23

Centenary Exhibition (82nd Annual) Featuring The Seasons Project

This is a special year for the Society of Wood Engravers as we celebrate our Centenary.

It was founded in 1920 by artists including Eric Gill, Gwen Raverat, Robert Gibbings, Philip Hagreen and Lucien Pissarro.  A break during the war years and then again in the 1970s meant that the annual exhibition ceased for a time, hence this being the 82nd show. Since the revival in 1984, the SWE has built a reputation for excellence, attracting exhibitors and collectors from around the world.

The Society exists to promote wood engraving, but also embraces all forms of relief printing, which makes this show a fascinating and affordable collection of images inspired by a wide range of subjects.

Seasons Project

2016 – 2018

This is the first time that these eighty engravings that form the Seasons Project have been shown together. The project took nearly three years to complete and includes work by SWE members from this country and around the world

The decision to produce four sets of twenty engravings by each of twenty artists was partly to mark our 2020 centenary, but also as a way of showing the work of as many of our members as possible at this special time.

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Mid-Shropshire Artists Open Studios
Nov
30
to Dec 1

Mid-Shropshire Artists Open Studios

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A group of nine diverse professional artists based in mid-Shropshire, giving people an opportunity to visit their studio-spaces to see them working and discover what inspires them on their creative journeys. This is an ideal opportunity to buy original artwork direct from the artists and gain real insights into their processes. 

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Print International 2019
Nov
16
to Feb 2

Print International 2019

From November Tŷ Pawb will host the return of the biennial Print International exhibition. Over 85 artists from 8 different countries including the US, Canada and Japan have been selected for the exhibition by a panel of judges.

‘I have had two Dry Point prints from my Venice collection selected for this international Print exhibition’.

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Coast & Country Exhibition - Petworth
Oct
30
to Nov 23

Coast & Country Exhibition - Petworth

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This exhibition is a showcase for some of the best wood engravings from members of the Society of Wood Engravers who have drawn their inspiration from the coast and the countryside and the varied flora and fauna that thrive in it. Whilst contemporary wood engravers all use the same tools and techniques as those developed over 200 years ago, the prints display a huge variety of personal interpretations and styles.

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