Join experienced print maker, Katy Upton on this relaxed and friendly course, where you will learn the basics of linocut printmaking.

Katy will lead you through the whole process - from transferring your design to the lino block, carving, inking up the block and printing by hand. You will also then progress to learning and experimenting with a variety of linocut printmaking techniques working with colour, and should complete the course with a collection of beautiful prints you are proud of.

Week 1 - Introduction to linocut printmaking

You will learn the basics of linocut printmaking, including how to transfer your design to the lino block, carving, inking up the block and printing by hand. By the end of the session you will be able to print a small single colour edition of your design

Week 2 - Introducing colour using the jigsaw linocut technique

You will be learning how to use the jigsaw technique to create a linocut print with multiple colours. I will help you create a design that will work well with the technique and you will learn how to transfer your design to the lino block, carve and cut it to then ink it up in different colours and print your design by hand. By the end of the session you will be able to print a small edition of your design in different colour ways.

Weeks 3-6 - multi block lino printing and reduction linocuts

Working on these two techniques simultaneously across a four week period allows you to print a layer on each of your projects, then wait for them to dry over the course of a week before progressing the following week. By the end of the course you should have printed a design using both of these techniques.

Tutor: Katy Upton
Day & Time: Thursday, 10am - 1pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £170.00 (£0.00 VAT)

6-weeks

First Class: Thursday 7th January
Last Class: Thursday 11th February

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at complete beginners, or those who have some experience with linocut printmaking.

What you will need:
All material and equipment will be provided, including safety equipment.

Please bring an apron or wear something you are happy to get messy in.

MEET YOUR TUTOR - KATY UPTON

Katy is a printmaker creating original, hand printed linocut prints, cards and gifts. She sketches original designs, transfers them onto lino blocks, carves them by hand and prints them by hand using relief printmaking inks and a press or baren. Katy runs Letters & Lino, working from her garden studio in Gloucestershire and is inspired by the surrounding nature and changing seasons.

Katy has recently begun offering workshops in linocut printmaking for both adults and children, and loves watching people who have stepped nervously into the room having never tried linoprinting walk out with a beautiful edition of prints they are proud of, and a big smile on their face! She is always fascinated by the variety of designs her students create, all using the same medium.