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Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

1 and 2 Colour Lino Cutting and Printing in Derbyshire.

Welcome to The Slipper Studio.

A comfortable spot by the wood burner.

Views from the workbench.

We’ll complete our printing in the adjoining workshop.

What will your theme be?

We’ll begin by cutting the lino block.

Proof copies are a useful way to check your progress.

If you’re new to lino cutting and printing, try a single colour lino cut.

More experienced printmakers may like to try a 2 colour print.

The studio from the garden.

Fancy a cuppa?

Enjoy lunch in the peaceful garden.

Bert, Studio Cat.

Description

Next promoted dates: Sunday 2nd February 2025 - fully booked. Friday 4th April 2025 - just 1 place available. Sunday 11th May 2025 - 2 places available. Blind Embossing - try something a little different on Saturday 26th April; go to Blind Embossing - lino cutting without Inks in Derbyshire. Join me at my home studio - The Slipper Studio, for a day of lino cutting and printing. The venue is situated on the edge of the Peak District and is beautifully presented with handcrafted workbenches and a wood burner, with views into my garden and down into the village. Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires the minimum of specialist equipment. If you are looking to learn a new creative skill, but need a process that can be “picked up and put down” and fitted around a busy life, this may well be the technique you have been looking for. We will cover developing ideas into designs, safe cutting techniques, alongside hand printing and, if time allows, printing using a press. Single colour prints can also be developed by printing onto coloured backgrounds and exploring collage techniques This one day workshop will introduce you to one colour lino cutting and printing and is the perfect introduction to this addictive print process. There will be a particular focus on how you may continue developing your skills in your own home. However, if you have previous experience of lino cutting, but would benefit from a few prompts and reminders, it’s likely that you would be able to progress quicker and develop a two colour lino print. Bring along a range of A5 drawings, photos and lino cuts that inspire you and you’ll have lots of inspiration to choose from. About the tutor Liz Wellby is a versatile and experienced artist, teacher and maker, with a particular interest in sculpture and printmaking. Following the completion of a Fine Arts degree at Loughborough University and subsequent post graduate studies, she returned to Derbyshire, where for over 30 years she has lived and worked. Kept company by her husband and a cat called Bert, she lives in the small village of Carsington. It’s possible to arrange this workshop on different dates; should you wish to book 3 to 5 places for friends and family, the cost is £95 per person or £135 each for 2 people.

What's included in the price?

Tuition, materials and use of equipment, with refreshments provided throughout the day, £95 each, for a maximum of 4 people; just bring your lunch. Please select the 'message the tutor' button if you would like to contact the course organiser in advance of booking with any queries or requests. *COVID19 update It seems appropriate to maintain a number of sensible measures at The Slipper Studio: the studio will be well ventilated and hand sanitiser will be available.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker

with Craft Courses since 2018

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Hen dos
Mother's Day
Stag dos
Tutor can travel
Suitable for all abilities
Suitable for beginners
Daytime (weekdays)
Intermediate level
Romantic
Weekends
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries

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Venue

The Slipper Studio, Carsington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4BY

Reviews

All maker's reviews

25 Nov 24'

Penny Took reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"Excellent day. Learnt new skills from a well organised teacher. Lovely studio to work in too! I look forward to attending another workshop."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Penny, Thanks for letting me know about your day in the studio. It was lovely to work with you again - it’s always productive and good fun. You made great progress and created such a fab series of prints. Well done! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

11 Nov 24'

Caroline reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"This course was fantastic. Liz is a great teacher; she made everything easy to understand as well as fun to do! The studio is lovely, and Liz had everything we needed to succeed in designing and cutting a Lino to print. With a maximum of 4 people per session, it was a cosy and personal experience. Would definitely recommend and I will be trying out more of Liz’s other courses in the future too."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Caroline, Oh! Such lovely comments - thank you for taking the time to let me know. It was great to work with you and see your enthusiasm and understanding grow during the day. You’re going to have such fun developing your ideas and skills. It will be lovely to work with you again, so go book another workshop! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

11 Nov 24'

Doro Maginnis reviewed: Blind Embossing: lino printing without inks, in Derbyshire

" Before the course we were sent preparatory information and precise instructions on how to access the venue which was very useful. On arrival, Liz was immediately warm and welcoming, her hospitality and the beautiful studio experience elevated the day to something very special. Her tuition was clear, encouraging and helpful, bridging our varying levels of ability. As a complete novice I felt confident to have a go and learnt a lot about the processes involved. We were provided with great quality materials to use and supported with tips and information throughout the day about future materials we may desire to purchase ourselves. Additionally Liz had printed lino embossing instructions for us to take and use at home. I am fired to practice lino cutting more and enrol on a lino printing course with Liz , I already know it will be a great day! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Doro, Thank so much for your thorough, thoughtful and positive endorsement, regarding your day at The Slipper Studio - I am touched by your kind words. I feel you are well and truly bitten by the printmaking bug and you’re going to have a great time exploring the range and potential of the processes. You’ll be most welcome to come back and get messy with inks. Thank you again and very best wishes. Liz Wellby "

1 Nov 24'

Karen Davies reviewed: Explore 2 colour lino cutting & printing in Derbyshire

"This is a wonderful day for anyone interested in learning the skills of lino cutting and printing. Liz makes it feel so easy as she welcomes you into her beautiful studio. She's full of practical advice, ideas and material. Her experience and expertise inspires confidence whether you're a newcomer or old hand. I came home excited by the prospect of creating more prints. I'm so glad I found this workshop "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - your kind words are very much appreciated. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your understanding and appreciation for the potential of the process grow. I think you’re going to love exploring colour and the impact it has on your designs. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

6 Oct 24'

Jill and Ian Kenna reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"A most interesting and enjoyable course. We had never done anything like this before but Liz demonstrated and explained it so well that we were able to come home with many satisfying prints. Liz is an excellent teacher, friendly, helpful and patient. He home and studio are very well appointed and we were made to feel very welcome and provided with drinks and biscuits throughout the day. We would highly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jill & Ian, Good to hear from you and thank you for your kind words - it’s much appreciated. It was a lovely working with you, seeing your interest and understanding grow throughout the day. You both did so well in such a short timescale, creating a range of great pieces. I hope you have time to develop your printmaking skills and I’m sure you’ll both go from strength to strength. Happy printing. Liz Wellby"

1 Jul 24'

Anne-Marie Leaman reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day lino printing with Liz. The location is wonderful and her fabulous studio is the perfect place for a lovely experience. Everything is organised beautifully and Liz was a great host. Liz is very professional and has a clear structure to the day. She gently guided us but allowed us to develop our own ideas and techniques! I am delighted with what I managed to produce and Liz gave us many ideas about how to develop our prints further at home. There was also plenty of information available about where to source materials and we were able to try out different cutters and blocks. Most importantly it was a lovely, creative experience with lots of positivity and happy vibes. Thank you, Liz, for a very memorable day. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Anne-Marie, Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words - I’m stunned. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you and I’m so pleased that you had such a positive and successful day here. You created a beautiful range of prints, with lots of potential to continue developing at home. It’s such a great process, that I hope you’ll have further time to explore. Looking forward to working with again, later in the year. Best wishes and happy printing. Liz Wellby "

27 Apr 24'

Pauline reviewed: Blind Embossing: lino printing without inks, in Derbyshire

"Excellent course as ever. Fantastic workshop and location. Liz provided a clear instruction sheet that can be taken home and studied an inspiration to carry on in future. All requirements for the day. Can highly recommend any course by Liz."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Pauline, Always lovely to work with and thank you for letting me know about your time at the studio. Blind embossing is such an interesting process, with lots of potential for mixed media and print work. Its speed and adaptability are a real bonus, and it’s good fun. Hope to see some of your new work in the near future. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

23 Apr 24'

Penny Took reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"Well organised. Clear instructions . Lovely studio in a pretty village. Left with lots of completed prints and ideas to carry forward."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Penny, Great working with you again and thank you for letting me know about your workshop at The Slipper Studio. It’s lovely to share a day with makers, watching their skills and understanding develop and the excitement of everything coming together in the final prints. I’m really pleased that you’ve ideas to continue developing. Are you ready for 3 colours? Best wishes Liz Wellby"

10 Mar 24'

Julia Moor reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"This was such an enjoyable day with a friendly, warm and talented artist. Liz had planned the workshop thoroughly, lots of resources and inspiration, guidance and ideas a plenty and all in a stunning environment. Will definitely come back."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Julia, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day here. You were like a duck to water with experimental printmaking, understanding the potential of the techniques and happy to explore and experiment. It was great working with you and you’re very welcome to return for further workshops at The Slipper Studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

14 Sep 23'

Bryony reviewed: Explore 2 colour lino cutting & printing in Derbyshire

"Thanks so much for a lovely afternoon! Had a brilliant time creating our lino cuts with very clear tuition that was easy to follow. Liz was a fab host and we had some really interesting conversations. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Bryony, Lovely to hear from you and I appreciate you taking time to let me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was a pleasure working with you and see your beautiful lino cut of your cats develop from your initial sketch. I think this is a great process for you to continue developing, so go order those materials and equipment and get cutting and printing! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

7 Aug 23'

Gill reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"This was a very enjoyable course. It was well organised and highly informative and held in a friendly and nurturing environment. I am eager to do more!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Gill, Good to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was great to see your skills and confidence develop throughout the day, culminating with you creating such beautiful, precise outcomes. There are so many ideas and techniques to explore, so go order your kit and start designing, cutting and printing! Best wishes Liz Wellby "

22 May 23'

Marie Keane reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"It was my second linoprinting workshop with Liz at her very welcoming home studio. Liz is a great teacher and gave all four of us 1-1 tuition as needed throughout the day. She structured the day well so there was plenty of time for practice cutting, carving our final composition and printing with a variety of papers and ink. A very enjoyable, inspiring day day . Thank you Liz"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Marie, Good to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your time at The Slipper Studio. It’s a pleasure working with you, seeing your evident passion for the process and willingness to try new ways of working in order to develop your skills and ideas. Happy cutting and printing Liz Wellby "

6 May 23'

Kate Jauffur reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

"Sadly, I can't comment on the course content, as I had covid and chose to do the responsible thing and stay home. Unfortunately, the tutor would not let me move the dates to another course so I lost £170 (was attending with a friend who could not get there on her own). Be aware so the same thing doesn't happen to you. The lack of flexibility was very disappointing!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Kate, I am sad to have received your review and disappointed that you didn’t message me directly ahead of doing this, as your review doesn’t give a full picture of the situation. I understand and appreciate your disappointment in not being able to attend a workshop that you’ve been looking forward to. I was also looking forward to working with you both. The T & C you booked under are the most generous that CraftCourses offer, ie you may cancel and receive a full refund up to 2 weeks prior to the workshop date. There are other options that I may choose which are less generous, but I believe the 2 week cancellation policy is fair to both my customers and myself. I received a message from your friend who was to come with you the evening before you were to attend, saying that you were unwell and could I swap the date of your workshop and that you were willing to pay a fee to achieve this. It’s rare to have similar requests to yours, however, if there’s sufficient time for me to promote and fill the places, allowing me to move customers to a later date, then I am happy to do this. However, in your situation, with the request coming just the night before, this wasn’t possible. I also had 2 other people attending the workshop and I didn’t want to disappoint them, by cancelling the workshop. Your friend was aware that I was happy for her to come along to the workshop, but she chose not to, therefore both booking fees were lost. May I add that the message conversation I had with your friend doesn’t wholly reflect your point of view. I hope you understand that I run workshops as a business and not a hobby. When booking/accepting a workshop there has to be commitment on both sides and I don’t feel that you have fully taken into consideration my situation as the provider. I’m sorry that you aren’t happy with my decision. Yours Liz Wellby"

5 Apr 23'

Wendy Greenwood reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"Very enjoyable Lino cutting course with Liz on 1st April. Lovely setting and a very knowledgeable tutor. Would highly recommend. I was a novice but still came away with prints to be proud of. Thanks."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Wendy, Good to hear about your time at The Slipper Studio and thank you for letting me know. It was a pleasure working with you, seeing you explore the process and understanding the potential of what can be done with lino cutting and printing. With all that lovely time opening up ahead of you, just imagine the fun you’ll have exploring this lovely, addictive process! Best wishes and happy printmaking. Liz Wellby "

17 Mar 23'

Yvonne Abdul reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"I had an enjoyable day at The Slipper Studio, a lovely space to learn and create. I can highly recommend Liz as a caring, informative and attentive tutor. I was new to Lino cutting and printing and learned a lot on the day. Liz was a great host and kept us refreshed with lots of tea and biscuits and was always on hand for help and advice. I came away with several prints that I was very happy with. Thanks Liz. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Yvonne, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your experience lino cutting and printing. It was good to meet and work with you and share your interest and positivity for the process. I hope you’ve managed to buy some materials and equipment and you’re onto at least your 3rd or 4th print! Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

17 Nov 22'

Annie Davey reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Liz Welby. It was my first experience of Lino cutting and I have now bought some equipment so I can continue at home. Liz was a great host providing plenty of refreshments in a beautiful location. Thoroughly recommended"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Annie, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day. It was great to work with you and introduce you to lino cutting and printing. It’s such an interesting technique, with lots of potential to develop at your kitchen or studio table. Happy cutting and printing. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

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Penny Took reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Caroline reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Doro Maginnis reviewed: Blind Embossing: lino printing without inks, in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Karen Davies reviewed: Explore 2 colour lino cutting & printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Jill and Ian Kenna reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Anne-Marie Leaman reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Pauline reviewed: Blind Embossing: lino printing without inks, in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Penny Took reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Julia Moor reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Bryony reviewed: Explore 2 colour lino cutting & printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Gill reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Marie Keane reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Kate Jauffur reviewed: Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Wendy Greenwood reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Yvonne Abdul reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

Annie Davey reviewed: Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

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