The Wood Engravers’ Network (WEN) was formed in 1994 by a group of American printmakers with a particular interest in wood engraving. The group facilitates communication, encouragement and education in this historic, yet contemporary relief medium. One such activity is the publication of a biannual newsletter called Block & Burin which features articles, events, news and announcements of interest to the community. The Wood Engravers’ Network currently supports over two hundred members from the US, the UK, Canada, Europe and Asia. The group maintains a lending library and publishes a resource catalogue which directs artists to the best places to source tools and materials and it also organizes yearly workshops.