LINO PRINTING

In this workshop we will explore texture and mark-making techniques using lino cutting tools, before printing with water-based block printing inks. You will be guided through the full process, from designing your image to creating finished prints, with an emphasis on experimentation and creative freedom. By the end of the workshop, you will have the skills and confidence to continue lino printing at home. This workshop encourages a playful and contemporary approach to printmaking, opening up new ways of thinking about lino as a creative medium. This lino printing workshop is ideal for beginners and for those with a little prior experience.

This workshop will show you how to:

• Design and develop an image for lino printing

• Safely use carving tools

• Explore mark-making and texture

• Ink and print your lino

• Print onto a variety of surfaces

• Create experimental compositions

• Expand your understanding of lino printing beyond traditional approaches