Comprehensive and Playful Linocut Workshop

Description

Comprehensive and playful linocut workshop. Step into a cosy and creative space to discover the joy of linocut printing. This 4.5-hour workshop is designed for complete beginners looking to build confidence in linocut skills with guidance and encouragement. You’ll learn the essentials of composition, explore vibrant colour options, and get hands-on with carving tools to create your own unique print. This workshop offers a playful environment where experimentation is encouraged and creativity thrives. What to Expect: - Hands-On Guidance: Master the basics or refine your carving technique with expert tips on tool handling, design, and inking. - Colour Exploration: Experiment with ink colours and discover the impact of colour in your printmaking process. - Compositional Tips: Learn to create balanced, eye-catching designs with an emphasis on positive and negative space. - Creative Warm-Up: Practise carving techniques on scrap linoleum to get comfortable before diving into your final piece. - Friendly Feedback: Join a supportive group setting, ideal for sharing ideas and getting feedback on your prints. Takeaways: Each participant will leave with their own handmade linocut print, newfound confidence in their process, and practical techniques to continue exploring linocut at home. About your tutor: Aprille is a practicing visual artist and workshop leader with over 10 years in delivering printmaking classes to all ages and abilities. Her aim is to champion and support others in their creative journey. By listening, engaging and visualising Aprille works to break down the idea of being ‘arty’ to enable an open and playful mindset that encourages people to build confidence and have a go.

What's included in the price?

Along with Aprille's guidance all materials are provided including ink, cutting tools, paper and a selection of burnishing tools to play with. Aprille has lots of art and design books that you are welcome to look through for inspiration. You can expect fresh coffee, a selection of teas and biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch, as lunch will not be supplied.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Aprille McShane Artist

with Craft Courses since 2023

Message the tutor

Aprille is a visual artist exploring printaking to creates bold floral images on paper and large public art installations. She works from her cosy studio in Sheffield. Her process explores and observes the seasonal changes and the utter hope that flowers bring. As an educator, Aprille has championed individual creativity for over 14 years, she has a knack of taking the 'arty' out of making and encourages you to explore and have a go.