An Introduction to Linocut
A Taster Workshop for Beginners with Ian Wilkins
Friday 8 March 2024, 10.30am - 3pm
£45
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: Beginners
Join Ian Wilkins our Education Manager for a taster workshop in which you will learn how to design, carve, and print your own linocut.
We will cover the basic equipment and processes involved in creating a linocut block and print, with opportunity to look at exemplar linocuts to help you with creating your own design.
This workshop will cover the following:
Inspiration and exemplar prints
Creating and printing a test linocut block
Drawing a design and transferring to a linoleum block
Cutting tools and techniques
Monochromatic printing with time to explore some colour choices
Chine collé (as a method of introducing additional colour)
Printmaking paper choices
There will be a 30 min lunch break between 12:30pm - 1pm.
All tools and materials will be provided.
This workshop is aimed at complete beginners and so no previous experience of printmaking is necessary!
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. Our Café is opening in January 2024 should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. 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.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.