Description
Step-by-step through the creative printing process, from composing your design to cutting and printing your block. Using simple techniques for striking results, this workshop gives you all the skills you need for tabletop linocut printmaking. Whether you're making a limited edition print series, designing your own card, or experimenting with repeat pattern work, this workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as experienced artists. This workshop is available as a 1-day or a 2-day course. In the 1-day workshop, you learn about several different linocut printmaking techniques (monochrome, masking, multi-block), and you design, cut and print your own lino design using one of these techniques. In the 2-day workshop, you can complete 2 different linocuts using 2 different linocut techniques, or you can learn a more complex technique (reduction) to complete an edition of linocuts over 2 days. Max 5 people in each workshop. The studio is a converted barn at Trethake Mill set in 7 acres of water meadows and riverside woodland. This rural leafy valley is just 1-mile from the south west coast path. Known as the Cornish Riviera, the coastline is one of Cornwall's best kept secrets, with rocky coves, sandy beaches, dense woodland and an emerald river estuary. Wildflowers, butterflies and birds thrive in the coastal meadows and dolphins, seals and porpoises can be spotted in the clear summer water. Olivia Clifton-Bligh is an award winning sculptor and printmaker, specialising in woodcut and linocut techniques. She studied at Goldsmiths' College (BA Hons. Fine Art & Art History), she is a member of the Printmakers Council and her work is exhibited through out the UK.
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials are provided including: - Linocutting gouges. - Linoleum. - Bench hook. - Roller. - Water-based printing ink. - Inking plate. - Printing baren. - Cartridge paper. - Tracing paper. - Carbon sheets. - Drawing equipment. Plentiful images are provided for you to use as inspiration or templates. You are also very welcome to bring your own preparatory material. If you have your own preferred lino tools or printing papers, do bring them with you too. Tea/coffee/refreshments are available all day. Please bring your own pack lunch and wear appropriate studio clothes, overalls or aprons. Weather permitting, you are very welcome to picnic in the gardens, we have 7 acres of water meadows and riverside woodland at Trethake. The coast is 1 mile from the garden gate through leafy Cornish lanes.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Olivia Clifton-Bligh is an award winning sculptor and printmaker, working from her rural studio on the Cornish south coast. Olivia studied at Goldsmiths' College (Fine Art & Art History BA Hons.) She is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors and of the Printmakers Council, and her work is exhibited in London and throughout the UK.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Corporate days out & team building
FAQs
Please bring a pack lunch, and an apron or appropriate studio clothes (you're going to get quite inky!)
No, everything you need will be ready and waiting for you - including plenty of reference material to use as inspiration or templates.
But if you have a particular subject you'd like to work from, please do bring your own images, drawings or sketches.
My workshops are designed to welcome all levels of ability and experience - including absolute beginners to practicing artists
Venue
