to all subscribers and members. Special occasion publications range from Christmas cards and broadsheets to limited edition boxed sets of engravings. Teaching Imparting information and teaching wood engraving are strong components of the SWE's commitment. Funding The SWE receives no outside funding. A bequest from earlier member William Rawlinson has enabled grants to students and funding for special projects. More recently, Rachel Reckitt has bequeathed annual prizes. Chair persons Since 1984 the committee has been chaired by the following people: George Tute 1984 – 1986 Simon Brett 1986 – 1992 Ian Stephens 1992 – 1995 Sarah van Niekerk 1995 – 1998 Hilary Paynter 1998 – 2006 Peter Lawrence 2006 – 2011 Harry Brockway 2011 – 2014 Geri Waddington 2015 – 2018 Chris Daunt 2018 – 2020 Merlin Waterson – Current Chair since 2020 Other former members David Jones Sydney Lee Paul Nash Iain Macnab Gwenda Morgan Herry Perry Hester Sainsbury Leon Underwood References External links Artist Biographies: British and Irish Artists of the 20th Century Wood, Society Woodworking Art and design-related professional associations Arts organisations based in the United Kingdom