Lino Printing (All Levels)

About this course

The workshop introduces lino cutting through experiments with tools, ink and different marks, followed by the development of an individual design. Demonstrations cover cutting techniques and using mark-making to build a vocabulary of texture. Learners explore composition through textures and overlays, as well as colour mixing and layering, before printing their own block designs. Printing can be carried out using a relief press or by hand.

What you'll learn

• Use lino-cutting tools and techniques to create varied marks
• Develop textures for use within a print composition
• Combine colour through mixing and overlaying
• Create and print an original lino block design using a relief press or hand-printing methods

Is this course right for you?

The course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced learners who want to extend their lino-printing knowledge. As an all-levels workshop, it combines guided demonstrations with time to develop and print an individual image.

Before you go

• Black and coloured inks, newsprint and use of a press are provided.
• Learners should bring a large metal or wooden spoon for burnishing, an apron, and clothing suitable for getting dirty.
• Learners should bring a notebook and pen, plus basic art materials including a pencil, rubber, Sharpie and biro.
• Interesting objects for scratching into lino and any lino-printing tools already owned may also be brought.
• Soft-cut lino, double-sided green and blue lino, assorted printing papers and small portfolios are available to buy.