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Jul 22
4 min

Lockdown silver lining - Learn how to make linocut prints at home on my NEW online course

Would you like to learn how to design, carve and print your own unique linocut prints at home? I want to inspire you to get creative!

Michelle Hughes

Jun 10
4 min

How I made Ennerdale Water, Lake District linocut print

How I created my new Ennerdale Water linocut print. The design is a 7 colour print made using the multi-block print.

Michelle Hughes

May 13
3 min

Studio News - May 2020

I'm delighted to share the first of my new North York Moors linocut series with you. Plus a virtual studio tour!

Michelle Hughes

May 11
3 min

How I made my Lealholm, Esk Valley linocut print

How I made my Lealholm, Esk Valley linocut print. A 5 colour print made using the multi-block printing technique.

Michelle Hughes

May 11
3 min

Two days cycling in the Esk Valley, North York Moors

Two days cycling in the Esk Valley, North York Moors. Lots of inspiration for new linocut prints!

Michelle Hughes

Apr 10
9 min

Virtual York Open Studios 2020

I may not be able to open my doors for York Open Studios but I can open my studio to you. Join me for a private tour of my print studio.

Michelle Hughes

Apr 10
4 min

How I made my Nidderdale linocut print

How I made my new Nidderdale linocut print, step by step. The design is a multi block 5 colour print.

Michelle Hughes

Apr 10
4 min

Let's get creative - Making handmade cards at home

I want to inspire you to get creative. I'll be working on involving people in simple ways of making cards at home.

Michelle Hughes

Apr 10
2 min

Creating new linocut prints for York Open Studios 2020

I have been working on numerous new designs for up and coming exhibitions. York Open Studios 2020 and The Moors National Park.

Michelle Hughes

Apr 10
6 min

Diary of an artist and designer in Covid-19

Like many other small businesses, my income streams vanished overnight. Cancelled workshops, cancelled exhibitions and client projects.

Michelle Hughes

Apr 10
3 min

St Abb's Head, Scottish Borders & Northumberland cycling holiday - part 1

I spent 3 days cycling in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

Michelle Hughes

Apr 4
4 min

Michelle's Garden Diary

This is my sanctuary, my nest, my place of contemplation. My daily inspiration. A place to reconnect with nature. A momentary escape.

Michelle Hughes

Mar 30
8 min

Covid-19 Visors in York Area

We are working with individuals and companies to supply FREE face visors for frontline workers in the York area, North Yorkshire.

Michelle Hughes

Mar 22
3 min

Let's get creative! I want to inspire you through these challenging times.

I will be offering a selection of online tutorials and step by step guides such as 'How to make a linocut for beginners'.

Michelle Hughes

Mar 17
6 min

York Open Studios cancelled. What next? Let's get creative.

York Open Studios cancelled. What next? Let's get creative.You can buy my linocut prints on my online shop.

Michelle Hughes

Mar 5
3 min

Linocut Printing Workshops - March 2020

On Monday Kate. Sarah, Elaine and Barbara joined me for my introduction to linocut print workshop.

Michelle Hughes

Feb 19
3 min

Printmaking and Linocut Print Books

How to make a linocut print books . These are a selection of my favourite printmaking books and magazines.

Michelle Hughes

Feb 10
3 min

Introduction Linocut Printing Workshops - February 2020

A few photos from this months introduction to linocut workshop in my York studio.

Michelle Hughes

Feb 9
3 min

Follow on Linocut Printing Workshops - February 2020

The jigsaw linocut process enables everyone to make a 2 to 3 colour lino print in one day. That’s with oil based inks too!

Michelle Hughes

Dec 4, 2019
4 min

Christmas Gifts for Art-lovers

I thought I’d share some gift ideas for art-lovers and my top tips on Christmas gifting…

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