Linocut is a popular and accessible way of creating prints and is particularly suitable for repeat images that can be used on cards, wrapping paper and fabric. On this one-day workshop you will learn how to design, transfer, cut and print your images using traditional linoleum. Not only will you go home with a new set of skills but you will also have a small edition of lovely colourful handmade Christmas cards to send to your friends and relatives.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and 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 are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
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
Just bring yourself, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.
You could also bring along any christmassy ideas that inspire you or motif you'd like to reproduce and you may find a sketchbook useful too.
