Develop your linocut skills with The Arts Factory over the course of four Tuesday mornings. Linocut is one of the most accessible forms of printmaking, used by many famous artists including Degas and Picasso. In this course you will quickly be able to create bold, expressive images using linocut techniques.

This 4 week course is suitable for beginners/intermediate level. Whether you’ve done drawing and printmaking before or whether you’re a complete beginner – Lynn will guide you through the whole process and give you plenty of help and support.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES COVERED

• Designing an effective image, thinking creatively within the boundaries of the process

• Cutting lino safely and effectively using a variety of tools

• Printing by inking up a lino block and hand burnishing it

• Use basic printing techniques initially to create a single colour print

• Develop skills further to create a multi colour print using key block and jigsaw techniques

• Create a range of prints in different colour ways to take home to frame or make into cards

MATERIALS REQUIRED

You will be provided with all art materials, such as lino cutting tools ink and paper

THINGS TO BRING

• If you have ideas for the subject matter for your print, please bring photographs or sketches (if not, don't worry, we'll help you find inspiration).

• An apron or old clothes to wear while printing

IMPORTANT NOTES

Linocutting can be quite hard on the hands so please bear this in mind if you have any problems with your joints. You may need to rest your hands regularly.

Develop your Linocut Skills is limited to 10 people.  Book now!

We also run courses for kids and teens so keep up to date with us by regularly checking out our website or socials

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