Beginners' linocut workshops - Summer 2025
- Michelle Hughes
- Jun 30
- 5 min read
Updated: Sep 1
I'll add photos from each workshop as I teach my beginner's linocut workshops through the winter. 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 27 June 2025 - Introduction to linocut print workshop
Four fruit and vegetable-themed linocut prints from today’s beginner's linocut workshop. Today was a private booking for a group of four friends, which I always think is a lovely way to spend time with friends. They also made a set of prints for each other. 🥰
Helen B carved a linocut print of carrots and a turnip and printed it in orange. Mo carved a linocut print of wild strawberries and printed a few in green and some in purple. Sue carved a lino print of pumpkins, printing it in orange and green. Helen W carved a linocut print of beetroot, printing it in a deep, reddish-purple.
“Brilliant! Well-paced, easy to follow, creative and lovely, approachable teacher. I’d highly recommend it.”
“Great introduction. Friendly, informative.”
“A relaxing, enjoyable day with everything you need to create a lino print, with friendly support. Highly recommended.”
“Surprising! In a lovely way! Who knew I would go home with such a lovely print! Relaxing learning environment, with great results!”
Saturday 28 June 2025 - Introduction to linocut print workshop
Fabulous linocut prints from Saturday’s linocut workshop. Steve came all the way from Australia as part of his trip to visit family!
Steve created a linocut print of the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains in Australia based on his sketch. Alex carved a print based on a photo of an old pier on the Northeast Coast. Sarah carved a linocut print of three oyster catchers. She’s planning to hand-colour the beaks and eyes in orange once the oil-based ink is dry. Sarah created a blackberry linocut print based on her sketches.
"The workshop was really clearly and logically structured, with time to think and plan, including making a test print, and everything needed was provided. You were very generous with your encouragement, advice, knowledge and tips, and everything was explained clearly in a wonderfully relaxed and friendly environment. It's really exciting to spend a day in an artist's studio learning to do something new, or relatively new, and to take away a tangible result in the form of your own print. I learnt so much more than I had expected to be able to in a single day."
"Fantastic, informative, really well instructed."
“An immersive, intense, exciting day of learning and practising. A joy from beginning to end.”
“Friendly, good instruction and small group.”
Friday 18 July 2025 - Introduction to linocut print workshop
Julia created a linocut print of an elephant inspired by her holiday photos from Sri Lanka. Delyth, carved a botanical print of a plant in a pot. Jackie’s linocut print was based on a photo of her dad’s vintage camera. Chris created a print of the Whitby whalebone arch, looking towards Whitby Abbey.
A really thorough and detailed intro to linocutting. Great hints and tips provided. All areas of equipment and supplies discussed. Lots of new information obtained! Michelle is very expert at tuition. And very patient!”
Excellent introduction to tools, different types of lino, different inks and cutting, rolling blocks and printing with jigs nd spoons. Everything you need to know."
“Lovely day trying out linocut techniques in a gentle, supportive atmosphere. Small numbers of participants so Michelle could give plenty of help and guidance. Really enjoyable! Thank you. “
“Easy and informal class in a relaxed garden studio setting. Michelle made everyone so welcome, and her instruction made it a joy to learn.
Saturday 19 July 2025 - Introduction to linocut print workshop
Angela created a botanical linocut print of cardoon plants from her garden, with cow parsley in the background. Annie based her linocut print on a photo of poppy seed heads.
Two sisters created linocut prints of agapanthus flowers, printed in deep blue, and a duck with reflections in the water.
“A very social day - enjoyable and fun. Very happy with the final result. Michelle is a great teacher.”
“Friendly atmosphere, small group learning with fabulous results.”
“Knowledgeable teacher, fun and friendly atmosphere.’
“A really lovely day learning something completely new. Brilliant for ‘non-artists’. Michelle is a really encouraging and makes it clear and assemble.”
Saturday 2 August 2025 - Introduction to linocut print workshop
Lucy carved an intricate linocut print based on her botanical sketch. Sue’s linocut print incorporated flowers and a bird. Pauline sketched a blackbird design and carved away the background so that the blackbird stood out. At home, she added yellow to the beak to give it a pop of colour. Katie created a linocut print of a house with a landscape and clouds in the background.
“A beginner-friendly workshop to learn the basics of lino printing. Try different mark making and print your own design, with one-to-one support. It has been really valuable, a great chance to try a new skill, and great value for money.”
“Brilliant description of processes was clear and easy to understand.”
“Very informative, enjoyable and relaxing.”
“Very informative and enjoyable in a relaxed setting.”
Friday 29 August 2025 - Introduction to linocut print workshop
Bridget created a botanical linocut print of seed heads. Janine carved a linocut print of a lighthouse. The Japanese anemone seed heads in front of my studio window inspired Linda’s print. Stevie created a print of flowers in a vase.
“Completely absorbing and very satisfying with information to take away to carry in linocutting and printing at home.”
“Enjoyable, informative, good introduction to the process.”
“Enjoyable. Nicely paced through the day. Basic techniques to a finished print in one day.”
“Very practical and finished the workshop with a complete item.”
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.
Beginner's 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, so everyone receives plenty of one-on-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, including the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, as well as the Yorkshire coast.
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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