Introduction to Lino Printing - 6 Week Course

Discover the joy of lino printing in this relaxed, beginner-friendly course. Perfect for trying something new and getting creative! Over the six-week course, you’ll learn a variety of lino printing techniques, including how to develop and transfer your design, create texture, carve your lino block and print by hand. As your confidence grows, you’ll explore ways to create striking multi-coloured prints, including the multi-block technique, and discover the beautiful art of chine collée – a traditional 19th-century printmaking technique that uses delicate papers to add colour, texture and depth to your work. Working from your own ideas, sketches or favourite photographs, you’ll be encouraged to develop original artwork and explore the possibilities of lino as a creative medium. With Christmas approaching, there will also be the opportunity to design and print your own set of Christmas cards, choosing between a simple single-colour print or experimenting with the multi-block technique to create a more colourful design. With plenty of time to print your cards, they’ll be ready to send in time for the Christmas post! With guidance and encouragement throughout, you’ll develop your skills at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive environment, with plenty of opportunity to experiment and discover what you enjoy about lino printing. By the end of the course, you’ll have produced a collection of beautiful hand-printed artworks to take home, your own set of handmade Christmas cards, and your carved lino blocks, which you can keep and use to create as many prints as you like long after the course has finished!