Nov 28th Festive Linocut Cards

Service Description

 A linocut is a type of relief print in which the artist carves an image into a lino block and what's left of the block is inked and printed. Linocut is a playful medium and allows the artist to experiment with numerous inking techniques, using the same block, to produce a variety of beautiful results In this workshop you will learn how to: - transfer your festive design onto a lino block - use cutting tools safely - cut a variety of marks and textures - experiment with inking techniques - register your print to create high quality Christmas cards  The tutor will supply 1 sheet of A6 lino, 10 cards, inks, registration devices, lino cutting tools, multiple printing presses. Students will need to bring: A sharp 2B+ pencil and eraser Tracing paper If you have them, then you can also bring: *linocutting tools *craft knife/scalpel *extra cards a6 only *the tutor can sell extra cards and lino for a small fee. If you need glasses or magnifiers for close work, then please bring these, along with something for lunch.