Design and carve your own bookplate in this creative linocut printmaking workshop in Manchester. Ex Libris (Latin for "from the library of") bookplates are a beautiful and personal way to mark ownership of your books – and a fantastic theme for anyone who loves literature, symbolism, and timeless design.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the traditional technique of linocut printing to create your own unique Ex Libris design, perfect to use in your personal library or to gift to a fellow book lover.
You'll be guided through the full process: from sketching and carving to burnishing your prints by hand onto a selection of beautiful Japanese and Western papers.
Your friendly and experienced teacher Rachel will demonstrate each stage and offer support throughout, helping you follow your intuition and make something meaningful and personal.
By the end of the class, you’ll have your own carved linocut design, a small edition of hand-printed bookplates, and the knowledge to continue printmaking at home.
What you'll get:
-All materials needed to create your prints to take home.
Knowledge required:
-Open to complete beginners aged 16+ as well as those who have some experience
What to bring:
-Bring some inspiration or a drawing or design - we will be working to A6 size. Bold designs tend to work very well for linocut, rather than lots of fine details.
Suitable for:
- This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for Mum or gift for couples.
Location
Station South Cycle Cafe Levenshulme, Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester
Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Manchester, to a venue of your choice for a private class
Cancellations/Refunds: You are confirmed on the class once your booking is received. If you are unable to attend due to illness or other reasons you do not have the right to a refund. If you wish to cancel your place on the course and transfer the place to a friend or colleague we can look to accommodate this, so please get in touch if this is the case.
Little Lion Studio may use your details to contact you about forthcoming events, classes or developments that may be of interest
If you have any questions at all, please get in touch.
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Looking forward to seeing you there!
Rach
