Linocut Printmaking Class

Learn how to make a lino print for beginners



3 hours Class size 12 to 60 guests     $80

Dive into the world of linocut printmaking in this beginner’s class, and you’ll soon be channelling Picasso or Escher. Linocut burst into popularity in the early 20th century as a printmaking technique.

A design is cut, carved or gouged into a sheet of linoleum, and this stamp is then inked and pressed onto the fabric, creating repeating patterns. Lino is preferred over wood by many as it lacks a directional grain and doesn’t split. It’s also extremely satisfying to slice and cleave at a supple block of lino, creating a mirror image of your final design.
This class will cover designing and drawing your image, how to transfer it to a lino block, and the best methods for proper carving to make a long-lasting and reusable stamp. Your design could be a logo, pattern, drawing or illustration.
Experiment with designs before picking your favourite to print on high-quality paper, and finally frame your finished piece. You’ll get to take your new stamp, test prints and finished artwork to keep honing your lino skills. Explore symmetry and tessellation through the satisfying practice of linocut printmaking.
Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class

What you'll get

- A comprehensive introductory course in linocut printmaking

  • Your own custom-made linocut stamp
  • All prints you make

What to bring

- Just yourself and your imagination

An image/drawing you wish to turn into your lino stamp (10cm x 15cm)

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a hens party.

Location

Work-Shop HQ - 188 Princes Hwy, Arncliffe NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Arncliffe Station station (800m).

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Your teacher
Lottie Smith

Lottie Smith

4.7 (17)

Originally studying printmaking, Lotte expanded her practice to include illustration, mural art and workshops. The content of her art varies across mediums from intricate narratives to playful character studies often creating surreal representations of lived experiences.




Your host
Work-Shop
Work-Shop

4.9 (4,501)
28k

Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
2024-09-20 15:00:00
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