OAA presents artist, Mirka Hokkanen who will demonstrate wood engraving
On Monday, May 11, 2026 from 6:30 to 8pm there will be an OAA Member meeting at The beachKraft Gallery. The featured speaker is Mirka Hokkanen, artist and printmaker, who will demonstrate the art of wood engraving. Wood engraving is a different process than woodcutting traditionally using on end grained wood but can also be done on other hard materials. The tools used are burrins, the same or similar to the tools used in metal engraving. The tools are not the same as the tools used for wood cutting. Wood engraving is a great technique to consider for artists working from home. The blocks are small, and don't require a lot of space to work or print on. Printing can be accomplished with a simple tool like a wooden spoon or a door knob at home.