I'll add photos from each workshop as I teach my beginner's linocut workshops through the summer. If you’d like to learn how to make a linocut print, see my linocut workshops and online courses page for links to each course and workshop.
Friday 11 October 2024 - Introduction to linocut print workshop

Three superb linocut prints on today’s linocut workshop. Laura created a lino print of a money plant she has at home. Philip carved a print based on a photograph of Rita Hayward. Jenny carved a print based on her watercolour shed, which she painted on holiday in Northumberland.
“Excellent. Really helpful in understanding the process step-by-step. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.”
“It was a superb experience of learning, fellowship, and pleasure. The tutor was delightful, professional, and friendly, with an exceptional teaching style.”
“It’s superb! Michelle is a great tutor! The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. I learned a lot in the course.”
Friday 18 October 2024 - Introduction to linocut print workshop

Wil designed and carved a print of a pigeon, Kathryn’s print was inspired by a photo she’d taken in Japan, Sally created a linocut of a mountain landscape, and Jayne's print was inspired by a photo of a Truman Brewery pub in London.
“The perfect introduction to lino printing, set in a relaxed and friendly environment, superbly structured.”
“Informative and friendly session from which you can take a lovely piece of artwork home. A great set of basic knowledge to give confidence for further progress.”
“Informative, fun and goes quickly.”
“Very friendly, very informative and very fun!”
Friday 8 November 2024 - Introduction to linocut print workshop

Helen created a linocut print of her tabby cat. Jenny experimented with various mark-making techniques in her botanical print. Ellie’s print was based on a photo taken while walking her dog in West Bank Park in Holgate. Emma sketched a moon-gazing hare for her lino print.
"Relax, fun, and a great way to spend a day learning about lino printing and going home with a finished print. Michelle is a brilliant teacher: giving feedback and encouragement.”
“Interesting and fun with a manageable level of challenge, Very enjoyable!"
“Very educational, really fun.”
“Fun - More difficult than I expected. Definitely worth the time and money!”
Saturday 9 November 2024 - Introduction to linocut print workshop

Michelle created a winter linocut print with a robin. Juleiite’s lino print was based on a botanical drawing in her sketchbook. Vicki created a lino print of an owl perched on a tree, and Lorna’s print was inspired by a photo of one of her house plants in a pot.
“Great introduction to lino print, highly recommended! Michelle is a fabulous teacher who takes you through the process. “
“A fun and relaxing space to get creative and play. Michelle is on hand and gives lots of guidance and help. A really lovely way to send the day.”
“Totally accessible for a beginner, no need to worry if you're not confident at drawing! Michelle puts you at ease and has a lovely studio space to work in.”
"Relaxed, creative and fun.”
Friday 29 November 2024 - Introduction to linocut print workshop

Four wonderful linocut prints in today’s linocut workshop.
Mary created a linocut print of a barn owl flying in front of a full moon, and Charlotte’s print was based on a photo of her cat. Kay’s linocut print was Inspired by photographs taken of Whale flukes, icebergs, and mountains in Greenland. Fiona created a winter scene of Gothland in the North York Moors.
“I attended as a complete novice, but Michelle was very good at explaining and demonstrating each process. A very enjoyable and interesting day.”
“Very good. Very well explained and demonstrated.”
“Very well explained and interesting.”
“Well structured and clearly taught with ample instructions and support. Great fun. Awesome!”
Saturday 30 November 2024 - Introduction to linocut print workshop

Four wonderful linocut prints in today’s linocut workshop. Mary created a linocut print of a barn owl flying in front of a full moon, and Charlotte’s print was based on a photo of her cat. Kay’s linocut print was Inspired by photographs she’d taken of whales, icebergs, and mountains in Greenland. Fiona created a winter scene of Gothland in the North York Moors.
“Brilliant way to spend a day!”
“Fun, informative and a lovely relaxed environment. Time flew by!”
“A really enjoyable introduction to designing and printing lino prints.”
“A brilliant day, with great tuition, learning the techniques of making a linocut and printing.”
Friday 6 December 2024 - Introduction to linocut print workshop
The last linocut workshop of the year. Caroline created a linocut of three fish and experimented with mark-making. Sara enjoys skiing and based her linocut prints on a photo of a skier jumping.

“A brilliant day of crafting, making images and marks on lino and printing them, learning new skills and improving old ones.”
“Interesting, engaging and fun.”
My workshops restart in January, and many dates are already fully booked. Alternatively, you can join my online course and learn at home. See my linocut workshop and online course page for dates and details.

Would you like to learn how to make a linocut print?
Online courses
Online self-paced learning. Study at your own pace at home with instructional videos and step-by-step guides.
Beginners guide to linocut printing
How to make a multi-block linocut print
Linocut workshops in Yorkshire
My linocut workshops are all held in my York print studio. I teach in small groups of four people, so everyone gets lots of one-to-one tuition.
Introduction to linocut printing workshop
Follow on 'jigsaw' linocut printing workshop
How to make a multi-block linocut print workshop
See my linocut workshops and online courses page for links to each course and workshop.
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Michelle
About the author
Michelle Hughes is a North Yorkshire landscape artist. Much of her work depicts the Yorkshire landscape and Yorkshire coast, including the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
Michelle loves exploring the British countryside by bike or on foot, camera in hand, capturing ideas for her next prints. Back in her garden studio, Michelle creates simple but stylised silhouettes based on her photographs and carves these shapes into lino. She hand prints with an etching press, using oil-based inks to create tonal blocks of colour.
Michelle’s original linocut prints are limited editions.
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