Hi – I’m Kate Alger, I’m an artist-printmaker and freelance tutor based in Surrey. I love the range and depth of styles, techniques and processes within printmaking. For me, the blend of drawing and physically making that printmaking offers is a little slice of magic. My work is varied in technique and subject...

Wood engraving is a relief technique using fine tools to carve intricate designs into the end-grain of dense hardwoods like boxwood. Gorgeously fine details can be achieved. We now have a brand new range of tools and materials available to buy in our shop, plus a lovely selection of wood engraving tools in the Handprinted studio, some of which were kindly donated to us - we’ve been itching to have a go ever since!

Describe your printmaking process.  My work is abstract, bold, and graphical, focusing on simple geometric shapes, patterns, and vibrant colours. I primarily use screen printing but my practice also includes digital patterns, hard-edge painting and graphic design. I love how...