Weekend Printmaking Course – Colour Lino Printing 10th & 11th Aug, 10am - 1pm

This is a creative and rewarding weekend course covering the techniques of reduction linocut printmaking.

Day 1 will cover techniques in design, cutting and printing a multi coloured block. In day 2 you will cut and print the final colour onto the prints you made the previous day. Suitable for total beginners and experienced artists alike.

The course schedule includes 6 hours of printmaking time in total.

It is taught by Linda Newcombe, who is a highly experienced printmaker with many years as an Adult Education tutor. Linda is also an illustrator and has produced 2 wordless picture books using her personally developed linocut technique. Linda was awarded the Graphic Literature Prize for her first book by Falmouth University, where she recently completed her Masters Degree.

This course uses professional quality relief ink which is water soluble while wet, meaning there is no smelly solvents to use in the clean up, however drying time is lengthy and you will need to return a few days later to collect your work, or bring a stamped, self-addressed A3 hardback envelope so your work can be posted to you when dry.

Printmaking is a messy business, and ink does spread so you are asked to bring overalls or painting clothes and rubber / vinyl gloves to protect your hands. You can also bring and use your own barrier cream. All other equipment and tools are provided. Materials including ink, paper and plates supplied at cost price, please bring £4 for materials, depending on usage, or you may be able to print from your own plates, if you have them.