ONLINE Back to Basics: An Introduction to Linoprinting - Wed 4th May 2022 at 10am
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If you wish to take part but are unable to attend the workshop demo live, please select the recording only option below.
All students will be given access to watch our video playback service of this workshop for 30 days.
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Tutor: Karen Carter
Wed 4th May 10am - 12pm
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop forms part of our 'back to basics' range of classes, and is specifically designed for absolute beginners and those looking to build confidence using particular materials.
Workshop details
By popular request, this two-hour beginners class will look at the fundamentals of linoprinting. Karen will cover all of the basics; tools, materials, elements of design, different cutting techniques, and inking & printing in black & white.
Karen will show you that linoprinting is a great technique to do at home…easy to learn, using minimal equipment, with a whole host of variations available once you’ve got the basics. Forget the blunt tools and tough lino of school days and enjoy the process of linoprinting with soft-cut lino and a whole range of approaches. Perfect for printing cards, wall art, fabric etc.
You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – this is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop:
Materials & equipment list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
Links to suppliers
Most suppliers have ‘starter kits’ for linoprinting – they vary in price according to content and usually contain the water-based block printing inks – but are worth considering as an easy way to get started. Be sure to check that they contain soft-cut lino rather than traditional lino before purchasing.
www.amazon.co.uk
www.greatart.co.uk
www.handprinted.co.uk (can also order by phone)
www.intaglioprintmakers.com (can also order by phone)
Wed 4th May 10am - 12pm
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop forms part of our 'back to basics' range of classes, and is specifically designed for absolute beginners and those looking to build confidence using particular materials.
Workshop details
By popular request, this two-hour beginners class will look at the fundamentals of linoprinting. Karen will cover all of the basics; tools, materials, elements of design, different cutting techniques, and inking & printing in black & white.
Karen will show you that linoprinting is a great technique to do at home…easy to learn, using minimal equipment, with a whole host of variations available once you’ve got the basics. Forget the blunt tools and tough lino of school days and enjoy the process of linoprinting with soft-cut lino and a whole range of approaches. Perfect for printing cards, wall art, fabric etc.
You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – this is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop:
- A range of cutting techniques
- Materials & tools for getting the best results when hand-printing
- Basic inking & printing techniques
Materials & equipment list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
- Lightweight cartridge paper or Japanese paper (Shoji is great and can also be used for Drypoint, Monoprint & Collagraph when printing by hand) – available from Intaglio Printmakers or Handprinted
- Caligo Safewash Relief Ink – Black OR a black water-based block-printing ink (make sure they are ‘over-printable’ for layered work)…these are generally cheaper but not as versatile.
- Softcut or Easy-cut Lino (A5 size is good for starters and can be cut to square, long thin etc)
- Set of linocutting tools
- Roller or brayer
- Scissors or craft knife, dessert spoon, masking tape
- Tracing paper or greaseproof paper
- Something flat for rolling ink onto (glass /piece of acetate or plastic),
- Small paint brushes / washing-up sponge / cotton buds / J-cloth
- Kitchen roll / baby wipes
Links to suppliers
Most suppliers have ‘starter kits’ for linoprinting – they vary in price according to content and usually contain the water-based block printing inks – but are worth considering as an easy way to get started. Be sure to check that they contain soft-cut lino rather than traditional lino before purchasing.
www.amazon.co.uk
www.greatart.co.uk
www.handprinted.co.uk (can also order by phone)
www.intaglioprintmakers.com (can also order by phone)