Multi-block linocut printing workshop

Learn how to make a two-colour linocut print using the multi-block technique.

During the day, you will learn about the process, then carve and hand-print your design using SoftCut lino and oil-based ink. The workshops will focus on learning how to use the multi-block technique. To do this in one day, designs need to be simple to be carved in time. You will have approximately 60 minutes to carve each lino block.

What you will learn

Understand how to create a simple two-colour multi-block print.
How to plan a design for multi-block printing.
How to register (line up) multiple lino blocks for one design.
How to make a registration device at home.

Previous experience

Suitable for people who have attended my Introduction to Linocut Printing workshop, Jigsaw Printing workshop, or are confident with making one-colour linocut prints.

Materials and equipment

Lino cutting equipment will be provided for each student to use on the day, including pre-made registration devices and registration tabs. Plus:

Two A6 (105 x 148mm) SoftCut lino blocks.
A reasonable amount of paper.

There will be space and equipment for four ink colours. I suggest we use two tones of blue and two tones of green. Alternative colours will be available if everyone in the group is happy with them on the day.

Location

Workshops will be held in my studio in Holgate, York. Free on-street parking. Bikes can be stored securely.

Duration

9.30am – 4.30pm. Half an hour for lunch.

Workshop cost

£120 per person, including materials, drinks and homemade cake.

Workshop size

Four students per workshop so that you get lots of one-to-one teaching.

Refreshments

Tea, herbal teas and coffee. We’ll have tea and homemade cake together to round off the day. Please bring a packed lunch.

How to book

Contact me to book. The full payment is required to book.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel your place on a course, please get in touch.

Cancellations up to one month's notice: You will be offered a place on one of my other workshops or a refund of 50% of the workshop fee.
Cancellations with less than one month's notice: Unfortunately, I am unable to offer refunds if the period of notice given is less than one month.
If your workshop is cancelled due to rare unforeseen circumstances, I will work with you to rearrange a mutually suitable alternative date. If this isn’t suitable, a full refund will be given.

Terms and conditions

Please read the workshops section in terms and conditions.

Waitlist

If you would like to join my waitlist for cancellations, please get in touch.

Private workshops

Available for a group of 4 friends or family. A one-day workshop for up to 4 adults is £360. This includes materials, drinks and homemade cake. Please contact me for available dates for private linocut and bespoke workshop bookings.

Gift vouchers

Do you know someone who would enjoy a workshop experience as a gift?

Vouchers and gift cards are available. Please get in touch for details.

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