Linocut printmaking is a wonderful way of working without the need for a press. The graphic qualities of this relief print method make it a great medium for exploring the shapes, patterns and textures found within the landscape. During this 2 day workshop you will begin by making a linocut sampler which will help you become familiar with the tools and learn how to create areas of tone, pattern and texture. Hester will then show you how to translate your ideas, photos and sketches into designs suitable for linocut and how to transfer them to the lino. With lots of one-to-one guidance you will cut your own linocut design and print it by hand onto a variety of lightweight papers to create a small edition of beautiful landscape prints.
Please note there is a £7 material charge payable on the day.
Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, space and guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There is some flexibility depending on how your work is progressing. Depending on the tutor and the group, start times for day 2 can be flexible too.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Please wear old clothes and/or an apron.
The workshop will focus on reflecting details of the landscape around us - patterns, textures and colour composition etc.. Hester will bring lots of inspirational resources and materials but if you have photographs, sketches or other images that you particularly like, please bring them along.
