Learn block printing and make creative hand-made greeting cards, gift bags or art prints.
Sunday, December 6 at 3:00pm
In this beginner-friendly workshop you will learn linocut printmaking from Redge Dole, a multidiscipline maker, and his crafty side-kick, Gwen James.
Select from the Christmas / holiday themed designs I provide or bring your own drawing.
You’ll learn how to carve a design into a soft, rubbery block using a variety of carving tools. The process of linocut carving is satisfying and fun. Everyone I’ve taught linocut says they get completely lost in the moment, absorbed in their work.
Carving and creating while sipping a delicious brew - what an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon!
Once you are done your carving you’ll learn how to apply ink to your block and “pull” beautiful prints. I will provide blank greeting cards, colourful gift bags and paper stock for you to print on.
Included:
4” x 6” soft linocut block
2” round soft linocut block for practicing on before you do your main design (you can make a stamp with a monogram for example)
Selection of pre-made designs to choose from (or draw/bring your own!)
Use of all necessary tools & inks
Your choice of up to 10 greeting cards, colourful gift bags and paper stock to print on: mix & match
You’ll walk away with a new skill and some lovely cards, bags and art prints you can use for the holidays! You’ll also get to keep your carved lino blocks which you can use to print/stamp as much as you like on your own. The blocks are thick enough to be used again on the reverse if you want to try it out on your own.
If you would like to make your own drawing to print I recommend drawing it in advance, ideally on tracing paper. This will give you more time for carving & printing.
You can also bring a printout of a design you want to make. You will need to mirror the image, especially if it contains any text; otherwise it will end up being backwards when you print it. If you want to find a design online to bring I would encourage you to find one that is made specifically for linocut. Not all images will translate well to the medium. I will show you how to transfer your design to your block using transfer paper.
Tickets must be purchased in advance so I can ensure we have enough materials & tools for everyone. Seats are limited.
Hope to see you Sunday, December 6 at 3:00pm for a lovely afternoon of creativity & fun.