‘Watery Landscapes’ - Reduction Printmaking
Workshop with Steve Manning
Friday 1 May 2026, 10.30am - 4.30pm
£75
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: Beginners
Join MAKE Southwest Maker Member, Steve Manning, to create a beautiful, watery landscape with reduction printmaking.
The reduction printmaking process, unlike multi-block printing, uses only one block of lino to produce a finished image. It can be a challenging discipline as the block is destroyed with each stage of the process. But with careful planning the end results can be very satisfying.
Suitable for entry-level printmakers or those with more experience wishing to understand the basics of reduction printmaking.
Aim:
This workshop aims to demystify reduction printing by enabling participants to create a simple image using a limited colour palette.
By the end of the workshop participants will have created one or more small estuary/seascape prints using the lino reduction printmaking process.
Learning outcomes:
Participants will understand how to:
use lino gouges
cut a design from a lino block
use the reduction printmaking process
to overlay inks
effectively roll ink onto a block
transfer an image to lino
register an image to paper using Ternes Burton registration method
apply the image to paper using hand burnishing
Method:
Using a selection of pre-designed templates and a restricted colour palette participants will transfer, cut and print an estuary/seascape from designs provided by the tutor.
Tutor will provide:
examples of reduction prints and visual aids illustrating the stages of the process
pre-designed estuary/seascapes for participants to transfer to lino
tools and materials
lino and paper for the production of one estuary/seascape print
additional lino and paper for a second estuary/seascape will be chargeable on the day.
All other tools and materials will be provided.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided. Please do wear comfortable / old clothing - aprons will be provided if needed.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. There will be a short lunch break during the workshop and participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
Workshop participants get 10% off in Rodney’s Café, our exhibitions, and our shop on the day of the workshop! Just show your booking confirmation email or your ticket at the till to receive your discount.
On arrival, please enter the building via the shop, follow the arrows to the café, through the galleries and up the internal stairs. Make your way through the café and through the glass double doors to the workshop. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
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