An Introduction to Lino printing

What You Will Study

Come join us in this exciting 6 week course, learning how to design, carve and print your own beautiful lino prints. Complete beginners welcome and if you have a little bit of experience, then that is an added bonus. Throughout the course, you will learn invaluable tips from the lecturer!

This course will guide you through the printmaking process, gaining knowledge in the use of lines and textures to develop and expand your print ideas.

All specialist tools and materials are provided, However, feel free to bring a notepad and pens/pencils with you to take notes along the way. Please wear old clothing or an apron to protect your clothing, as this course can be messy! If you have any specific ideas or images you would like to try to develop into prints, please bring these with you also.

Week 1 - Introduction to lino printing and making your first lino print.

Week 2 - Introduction to mono printing and making mono prints

Week 3 - Cutting and printing your first step of your reduction lino print

Week 4 - Cutting and printing you second step of your reduction lino print

Week 5 - Cutting and printing your third step of your reduction lino print

Week 6 - Optional forth step or reduction lino or more experimentation with mono printing

6-8pm 6 weeks, 1 session a week on Thursday evenings.