Linocut Christmas Cards 2024: Afternoon Workshop
Description
Friendly, small group workshop covering the basics of Linocut. We will design, carve and print using an image that you bring, to produce a set of one-colour Christmas cards. Fully supportive expert tuition, guaranteed individual attention and use of top quality tools and materials. You will produce cards to be proud of and be equipped with your newfound skills to continue your printmaking journey at home. No previous experience necessary. All materials included in the workshop fee.
What's included in the price?
-small groups (6 people or fewer) -expert, friendly, supportive tutor -individual attention -use of top quality tools, paper and inks -demonstration of all techniques -select and carve your own design -fully equipped printmaking studio -superb countryside location -safe, free, off-road parking -fully insured and DBS checked
Duration
4½ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Gerry discovered and fell in love with printmaking after visiting an exhibition of relief prints in 2012. She works solely in linocut enjoying the mindfullness of mark-making and rigorous process of printmaking, most often using the reduction technique to produce multi-layered multi-coloured prints. Her work typically depicts her fondness for British wildlife; birds, flowers, countryside and above all, colour. She is a member of Oxford Art Society. Gerry teaches Linocut workshops at her home studio in South Oxfordshire. She also sells online in the UK and internationally. Her work has featured in local and national magazines. Her linocut print “Clarinet: lines and spaces” was exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 2024.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Parking provided
- Christmas
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
Absolutely! In fact its better to work on something personal that you will really enjoy carving and printing. I will send you guidelines as to what type of image will work and examples of images that have worked well at previous workshops.
Yes! Suitable for complete beginners.
Bring an apron or wear old clothes.
Bring some pictures to work from (detailed advice will be sent)
Bring glasses if you need them for close work.
Think about how you will transport the prints or cards home. The will be touch dry but would benefit from being kept separate until fully dry.
Yes!
But we don’t want to make direct copies of other artists work, so if you are using an image to trace, it should be thought of as a jumping-off point for your own work.
Bear in mind that the image you intend to use will need to be the correct size for the piece of Lino (more details upon booking)
No, everything is provided. However if you do have your own tools and wish to use them please bring them.
Yes! Secure, free parking right by my studio.
