Most of us are familiar with the traditional carving of a Lino block. This workshop offers to push the boundaries of block printing by adding a layer of texture, experimentation and vibrance to your Linocuts!

During this workshop, you will learn how to design, carve and ETCH a linoleum block to produce a small edition on paper, cardboard, fabric, t-shirt and/or tote bags.

This workshop spans over 2 sessions:

First session: Creating your lino block

• discover how artists have developed compositions for linocut printmaking. View examples from contemporary printmakers.

• design a motif and transfer to your lino

• Carve and etch your lino

• Learn about the different types of materials and objects used as printmaking surfaces (from paper and beyond)

Second session: Printing

• Test print and troubleshoot your carved/etched lino block.

• Create a small edition of prints

• Experiment with different surfaces such as coloured paper, fabric and t-shirts etc.

Contact me directly for the next available dates!

Requirements:

• No previous printmaking skills are required, everyone is invited to join! But if you do have previous knowledge, all the better:-)

• Students are asked to bring along some research and/or images to work from: drawings, magazine clippings, books, photographs – anything that will inspire you:-)

• Printmaking paper can be purchased through the instructor or in advance at the appropriate art shop (e.g. Boesner or Modulor)

• Please purchase 2 Lino plates either at Boesner or Modulor - NO LARGER THAN A5 -further instructions will be given after booking

• Clothes that you can dirty and/or an apron

!!!The course will open with a minimum of 3 participants!!!