Linoprinting Day @ Our Crafty Place

The Workshop

As with all our classes this inspiring full-day workshop has been developed to provide a quiet day of creativity and gentle tuition. Marcus says “I will equip you with the tools and skills to produce a variety of beautiful handmade Lino prints. No carving experience or previous knowledge of linocut printing is required – these workshops are designed for everyone of all levels or abilities!

The class starts with a breakdown of the carving tools and materials used to produce linocut designs and then you will be offered a piece of either soft (pink) or hard (grey) lino to work with during the day, depending on your preference.

I will be on hand to offer inspirational designs for you to create or, if you have your own design ideas then bring them along and I will suggest and advise on the best approach to carving your piece. Once your linoplate has been carved, you will then ink your plate and be ready to print on a print press! Resulting in a variety of unique prints made by you.

At the end of the session, you’ll be able to proudly take home your lino prints alongside the original carved lino plate for you to use time and time again.”

Course Highlights
· Friendly, comfortable and well-lit environment
· Our Crafty Place workshop tables
· Clear guided instruction and carving tool(s) demonstrations by Marcus
· Challenging yourself with a new art craft ‘Linoprinting’

What is the cost?

£65 + £1.24 card fee This includes all the materials, use of tools needed to make your own beautiful lino prints and refreshments during the day (excluding lunch) You will also take home your carved lino print to use again, or just as a momento of your day.

How many places are available?

To ensure the quality of your personal experience, the group size is limited to 8; book soon, so as not to miss a place.

What are the timings?

This is a relaxed, full-day running from 10am to 4pm.

Our purple front door will be open from 9.30am so we can welcome you in, you can get to meet Marcus and your fellow crafters and grab a cuppa before you start.

What skills are needed?

The course focus is always on fun and friendly creativity, no previous experience is needed as you will have lots of personal tuition from a local Lino print artist.

What to bring on the day?

Anticipation to enjoy the whole experience!

Specific to this workshop:

• Just reading glasses if you need them.

Please bring your own lunch or some money to buy something from either the hot-food hut nearby or the small local Asda. We will be providing drinks and home-made biscuits throughout the day.

We want you to go home with a spring in your step and feel really good about what you have achieved. To make sure we can thoroughly look after you during your workshop please fill in your booking form with all the things that will help, be it your favourite milk, or any extra support you may require. Please also let us know of allergies that we may need to highlight to your fellow crafters e.g. nuts, perfume. Many thanks.