Laura Boswell ARE – Printmaker

On-line demonstration

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Sharpening your linocut and woodblock tools, Zoom Demonstration with Ben Boswell

15 November 2021 at 7:00pm (UK time)

£12.00 per person for a 2 hour demonstration.

Join Ben as he de-mystifies tool sharpening. Along with demonstrating sharpening and honing techniques, Ben will look at the pros and cons of different sharpening systems. Learn how to check and maintain your tools for easy and accurate cutting. There will be a chance to ask questions and chat to Ben at the end of the demonstration. A PDF factsheet accompanies this event and you will have access to re-watch the zoom demo for seven days after the event.

His demo will teach you

  • How to see and feel if a blade is sharp
  • Honing tools on leather
  • When to hone and when to sharpen
  • How to sharpen differently shaped tools
  • The pros and cons of different sharpening products

About Ben

Ben, aka The Talented Mr B, is a professional photographer who specialises in working with artists and makers. He is also an experienced wood worker who frames all Laura’s work and built her current studio. He keeps Laura’s personal lino and woodcut tools sharp along with those of her students.

How the course works

We will send you an email the day before the demonstration with the ID and password for the meeting and a link for Zoom. The email will also have your PDF factsheet attached. You will need Zoom to attend this demonstration so do remember to install it on your device! After the demonstration you will be sent a private link to view a recording of the session as many times as you like for seven days following the event. If you purchased a ticket before this time and the link email does not arrive please check your spam folder and then contact us in good time so we can resend it.

Tickets must be paid for in advance and are not refundable. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before the demonstration, but if you book less than 24 hours before the event you will have to pay by card as other forms of payment may not be able to be verified. The Zoom link for late bookers will be sent as soon as we confirm payment.