Introduction to Linocut on Paper
In Person 2 hours Homeware
Summary
Learn how to carve and print your own lino block by hand. This 2 hour hands-on workshop is designed for complete beginners. Join Eleanor, at Handmade Oxford, where you will be guided through the process of designing, carving, and printing your own Lino block onto cards and prints.
What you’ll do
To begin with you will learn how to use the carving tools and the basic cutting techniques. An initial practice block is made which allows you to experiment with mark-making and will help you get used to the tools quickly. You may wish to bring some of your own images to work from, however plenty of inspiration will be at hand to help you decide. You will be shown how to develop your image for printing and the process of transferring it on to the Lino block ready to print. You will be shown how to ink your Lino block and how to burnish prints by hand. By the end of the workshop you will have a small edition of your own prints and the knowledge and skills to continue your Lino printing journey at home.
What to bring
Apron
What you’ll get
All materials provided, including paper, lino blocks and inks What you'll get: Your own small edition of prints and cards
Wee Bothy Art
Wee Bothy Art is a mother and daughter printmaking team based in Essex. Eleanor is a born and bred Scot who has a degree in graphic design from Glasgow School of art. Eleanor worked as an art teacher for 30 years before moving on to start selling her own art with her daughter Holly. Holly recently graduated from university after studying Environmental Science in Norwich. Our work is completely hand-designed, hand-made and hand-printed, inspired by nature. We are an eco-friendly business, using as many natural materials as possible which are locally sourced. We print onto cards, prints, cushions, bags, tea-towels, napkins and other home furnishings.
