Beginners Linocut workshop - seed heads

Service Description

Back to school isn't just for the kids! Why not come and learn something new this September? Our Seasonal Seedheads workshop is an ideal introduction to the art and craft of lino printing. Perfect for beginners with no previous experience required. We will be designing, carving and printing a one-colour lino print based on wild grasses, poppy heads, aliums, dried flowers, honesty, cow parsley, Chinese lanterns and other interesting plant forms. In this welcoming and friendly workshop, learn this absorbing craft as you explore: - the materials and equipment required to create your very own Lino print - the basic principles and terminology of printmaking - test out your mark-marking and carving skills - discover what makes a good design for this method of lino printing - develop a final one colour print using the skills you have learnt - print your first edition! - Take your prints home with you - ready to hang immediately! Our designs for this workshop will be based on late summer seed heads etc, you can bring along any photos, sketches, or digital images that you would like to use for inspiration. There will also be some materials in the workshops you can use for inspiration on the day. Our course runs from 10am to 2pm and is suitable for 16 + The cost of the course includes all the materials required to create your prints; Tea, coffee, biscuits, and homemade cake are also complimentary. Please stipulate if you have any dietary requirements when booking. Places are limited to 8 participants to ensure that all members have plenty of 1:1 tuition and guidance on the day. You will be with a very experienced Tutor - I spent 17 years teaching art and Design in FE colleges. We will be using printing inks which may stain clothing. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron! There is free parking at the venue .