Workshop: Festive Lino Printing with Julia Swarbrick

Join us for the opportunity to learn the basics of lino cutting and printing in this one-day workshop led by artist Julia Swarbrick. You'll learn how to plan and cut a design into a lino block and then use this to print with. You will be able to come up with your own design - something festive would be perfect for printing your own cards or gift tags for Christmas, although you do not need to to choose a festive design if you would prefer not to.

About the Artist

With over a decade’s expertise in designing and delivering visual arts workshops Julia is an artist primarily working as a painter-printmaker.

Bringing her art practise to a wide range of settings with a particular focus on the museum and the heritage sector which demonstrates her love of history and objects which tell a story.

Her approach combines the personal, the historical and the practical. There is a natural and growing flow between these different approaches which informs Julia's creative practise.

“I love to focus on the physical act of making and although I do use modern technology, I value the business of working directly with the hands and occasionally getting them dirty in the process.”

On The Day

Please make sure to arrive between 9:45am and 9:55am for a prompt 10am start to the workshop. One of our team will meet you at the building reception and direct you to the Studio room where the workshop will be held.

Refreshments

A selection of hot and cold drinks will be available for you to drink during breaks throughout and are included in the price of the workshop.

Please bring your own packed lunch, which can be eaten in our communal kitchen space during the lunch break. There is a vending machine in our kitchen area for an additional snack or two. Alternatively, you can visit the new Black Sheep Coffee café for great coffee and lunch snacks.

The Venue

This workshop will take place in Gawthorpe Textile Collection's Studio space in Northlight, a converted textile mill in Brierfield, Lancashire. The address is:

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Suite 226 Unit 2 Northlight House
Pendle Road
Brierfield
Lancashire
BB9 5FL

To help you find us please look up 'Gawthorpe Textiles Collection' on Google Maps or use reference //robots.roses.maybe on What3Words as the map pin on either of these services shows the exact location of the door to our reception.

Free car parking is available on site and we are also just across the road from Brierfield train station.

Accessibility

There is step-free access from the street or car park to our studio but please be aware there are areas of the car park which have a significant slope to them. There are accessible toilets on site close to the Studio.

If you have any access requirements please get in touch with us in advance and we will be able to advise you on the best place to park and enter the building depending on your needs.

You can email us at events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk or call 01282773963 and we will be happy to help.