Lino Print Workshops

Overview
Discover the Art of Lino printing in our hands-on workshop designed for both beginners and experienced artists.

Option 1: One Colour Lino Workshop
Date & Time: Saturdays, 10am - 1pm
Location: Whitby Art House
Duration: 3 hours
• Cost: £55

Option 2: Three Colour Lino Workshop
Date & Time: Saturdays, 10am - 4pm
Location: Whitby Art House
Duration: 6 hours
• Cost: £80

  • Design and Transfer

    Learn how to create your own unique designs and transfer them onto linoleum blocks.

    Cutting Techniques

    Experience the skills of cutting your designs into Lino using various tools and methods to achieve different effects.

    Inking and Printing

    Explore different techniques to bring your designs to life through the printing process.

    Advanced Techniques

    For those with prior experience, you will have the opportunity to explore multi-color printing, and other creative techniques.

  • This workshop is perfect for:

    • Anyone interested in creating unique, hand-printed art.
    • Beginners eager to learn the basics of Lino printing.
    • Art enthusiasts looking to explore a new medium.
    • Experienced artists seeking to refine their skills or try new techniques.
    • Limited Spots Available: Ensure your place by registering early!

  • Participants will leave the workshop with their own completed prints, newfound skills, and the confidence to continue lino printing at home. Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby or expand your artistic repertoire, this workshop offers the opportunity to delve into the art of lino printing.

  • All materials, including linoleum blocks, cutting tools, inks, and papers, will be provided.

    Please bring your own image to work from.
    If needed, we also have images in the studio that you can work from.

  • Tea, coffee and cake will be provided.

    (Let us know if you have any dietary requirements, for example non-dairy milk or gluten free)

    * If choosing the full day workshop, please bring a packed lunch.

  • * Feel free to bring any design ideas or sketches - along.

    * Please bring a packed lunch.

  • Guidelines and Disclaimers

    Your safety and ours is important. Our workshops are intended to be safe, fun, and relaxing events. The following health and safety guides are to ensure the safety and well-being of all.

    Workshop Guidelines:

    1. A safety briefing will start every workshop.
    2. Work safely, following the guidance given for working with engraving and cutting tools, printing presses and all equipment being used on the day.
    4. Drypoint, mezzotint, and engraving use sharp tools to incise lines in metal plates. Care must be taken with these types of processes to hold and use these tools as instructed.
    5. Have fun!

    Safety Rules:

    1. Hair needs to be tied back when working with the printing presses.

    2. The hot plate and printing presses have special operating instructions. Only operate the presses and hot plate after instruction and when it is your turn.

    3. Sensible footwear must be worn in the print studios. No open toed shoes to keep your toes safe! 

    4. Always cut away from yourself.

    5. When possible, clamp down plates to avoid slippage.

    6. Do not attempt to use the printing presses without your tutor.

    7. Remain at your designated working area whilst the printing presses are in use unless it is your time to work with the press.

    Cancellation Policy

    All payments are non-refundable, but rescheduling is acceptable up to 12 days before the workshop, or in emergencies.
    We reserve the right to reschedule workshops should the need arise but will endeavour to replace the tutor before considering rescheduling.

    Disclaimer:
    You agree that by taking part in the workshop any injuries after the safety briefing are your own responsibility.