Linoprinting Basics

Maggie has been making linoprints for over 15 years.She works from a studio, in St Peters, where she can combine her art practise and teach small workshops.

Maggie Stein

Come join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll learn the basics of linoprinting and create your own unique prints!

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Welcome to Linoprinting Basics!Date: 12 th of AprilLocation: Stein_PressJoin us for a hands-on linoprinting workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of this accessible art form. I'm excited to be hosting my first workshop in my new studio. I'm also spreading out for the session into a colleague's space (Natalia @not fine art studio) so we can truly enjoy the carving process.No prior experience is required - this workshop is perfect for beginners eager to explore their creativity. We will be working on a 15 cm square tile on the day and it helps to bring along a design of that size ( but it's not essential). Limited spots are available ( 4 participants).

Agenda

Have a look at the space, enjoy making marks on your test strip of lino to get the hang of carving.

Tour, test strip time

You can draw directly onto the lino OR  you can trace a design ( I will show you how). Whatever you choose, your printed image will be reversed . If you are printing text or an architectural form flip your photo on your phone app before printing it out . Top tip - bring a print out that is 15 cms square, this will save you time on the day.  However, I also know people are busy so don't stress if you can't. 

Transfer or draw up your design

It's good to keep your design quite simple as the time will fly ! Remember what you carve out prints as a negative line/shape. Don't stress if this sounds confusing, many of us learn by doing !

Carving your lino/morning tea, muffin/tea provided

The fun part is seeing how your carving turns out ! We can print in a variety of colours and maybe even do a two colour print if you are a fast worker.  I can show you how to get a fantastic print first go !

Test print, carve some more, add some colour.....

The prints we make will be still wet at the end of the class. I provide tissue to place between the prints. If you bring an A3 plastic sleeve or bag to keep the prints flat - that works well.

last prints , pack up, recieve class notes

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