Lockdown silver lining - Learn how to make linocut prints at home on my NEW online course
Updated: Mar 31, 2022
Lockdown silver linings...
Creating an online course is something I'd been meaning to do. I knew I had to learn new skills myself, in order to create it, as well as the time to make it.
Not everyone can travel to York to one of my studio workshops. It now means I can share my skills with people across the world!
I've spent 3 months creating it and put my heart and soul into it since lockdown. Now, it’s not been easy. But then like many things I’ve done in life, I’ve taught myself and learnt the hard way! Teaching myself linocut, being one of them!
In March I started the Design Trust's course, 'Teach creative skills online'.
The course was invaluable. As well as learning how to teach online, I needed to learn how to use new equipment, had to film and photograph myself, teach myself how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit videos, create the content and then added it to an online course platform.
I've been teaching linocut workshops for 3 years and was about to take part in York Open Studios. Overnight Covid-19 changed everything and I needed to think of ways to evolve my business. My lockdown silver lining has been the gift of time to focus on creating online courses to inspire more people to get creative!
Would you like to learn how to design, carve and print your own unique linocut print?
Have you always wanted to have a go at linocut printing?
I want to inspire you to get creative!
Through instructional videos and step-by step guides I will show you how to carve a variety of mark making techniques using linocut tools and then how to print your design by hand. You can create your own designs or if you THINK you can’t draw, you can use the nature themed design templates provided.
The graphic style of linocut print means a simple design can be very effective. It’s about having fun and enjoying the process of creating something with your hands. Linocut prints make great personal gifts or cards for friends and family. A homemade card and handwritten note brings so much joy and brightens someone's day.
Learn how to...
Create a simple one colour linocut print.
Carve a variety of mark making techniques using linocut tools.
Create your own design or use the design templates provided.
Print your design by hand, using water-based inks.
Make linocut prints that you can frame or make into cards.
The course includes...
Online self-paced learning.
Instructional videos, including step by step guides.
Design templates, tools and equipment advice as downloadable PDF’s
Hints and tips.
Creative community and support.
This course is aimed at beginners and those wanting to develop their skills a bit further.
"I have had great fun making my first linocut print, by following Michelle's on-line instruction course. I'm a complete beginner and so was curious to see how linocut works. So when Michelle asked me to trial her course, I jumped at the offer. The video guides for each lesson, and section of development, were clear and offered useful hints and tips. Following the practice advice of mark making with the tools was especially good to follow, as this then gave me the confidence to explore my own marks and patterns for my fir