The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

Sarah Glover reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Excellent course. Liz has a knack of explaining techniques clearly and succinctly. The day was well organised and perfectly pitched at the correct level for the participants. The venue is beautiful and very well equipped. It was a peaceful and inviting space to spend a day lino cutting. I was really impressed with the individualised approach Liz took with each of us, discussing the type of finish we wanted to achieve. She provided many useful links and suggestions to carry forward what we had learnt. We came away with two lino cuts, many many prints and a useful recap of the days teaching. Ofsted would give it an OUTSTANDING!! :)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your kind words - I have an extremely large smile on my face and feel pretty chuffed. It was lovely working with you and great to share the skills, which may just become a bit of an addiction in your life. Happy printing. Liz Wellby "

Jan Bradshaw reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Liz was welcoming and very knowledgeable about lino cutting and design work. I loved my day and learned a lot in a fabulous work space and in a group of only 4 of us, so we all got individual attention and plenty of help. I can strongly recommend Liz's 'beginners and rusty printmakers' course. I have been inspired to continue with this craft with my granddaughters too."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jan, Good to hear from you and thank you for your kind words - it’s much appreciated and it was lovely to meet and work with you. It’s always a lovely thing to reacquaint yourself with a creative process and you’re bound to have fun working with your granddaughters. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Maggie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Thanks Liz for a really enjoyable and creative day. As a total novice it was great to receive such clear instruction and practical work together with basic instructions to take away. My takeaway prints were so much better than I expected and, although I need to buy the equipment first, I am going to do more!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Maggie, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day at the studio. It’s lovely to share a day with makers, especially ones who know each other so well. You produced a beautiful print and it was great to see your skills and understanding develop throughout the workshop. I can see you continuing to develop your skills, so go get your orders in! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Carole reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Liz is an excellent tutor. I had never done lino cutting or printing before and she guided me through the process sharing her knowledge in a easy to understand way. Highly recommend this course for beginners and those a little rusty. Also the Amazing setting of her studio inspires your creativity! "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Carole, Thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio - it’s much appreciated. It was lovely to meet and work with you, sharing your day with your sister and seeing your understanding and skills developing. I particularly liked your use of colour, as you became more confident with your skills. Lino cutting and printing are great techniques, giving you a structure to guide you through from an idea, to a completed print. They are also pretty addictive, so keep an eye out for the signs, which includes buying lots of coloured inks. Best wishes and happy printing Liz Wellby "

Carole reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Liz is an excellent tutor. I had never done lino cutting or printing before and she guided me through the process sharing her knowledge in a easy to understand way. Highly recommend this course for beginners and those a little rusty. Also the Amazing setting of her studio inspires your creativity! "

Christine Hartis Emms reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Absolutely Fabulous Day. Learnt sooooo much in a fantasticically built workshop with the expert tution and guidance from Liz (sure I may have tried her patience somewhat😂) Liz truly is one of those rare people who make you feel at ease and teases the best possible outcomes for your artwork out of you. Would highly recommend taking the opportunity to join one of her courses, I certainly will be in the future. (oh and Bert, the cat, is also very endearing even when indifferent to your charms)"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Christine, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. I am sat with a big grin on my face and I too had a thoroughly lovely day with you and Carol; it’s always special when folks choose a workshop here and travel some distance for this to happen. It’s great to see a piece of work develop from an initial idea to a completed piece, seeing your enthusiasm for the process. There’s still so much that you can develop from your block and your prints. On behalf of Studio Cat, I apologise for his poor manners, but he might be excused as it’s his birthday! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Jamie reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"This was my first experience on lino printing. Liz made me feel relaxed and explained everything I needed to do. I really enjoyed the course and would highly recommend this class. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jamie, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for telling me about your time here. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you, seeing you gain in confidence as your understanding of the process grew. You produced an excellent range of images, with a particularly complex design for your first print. I hope you can continue exploring this technique, as there’s so much to learn about and enjoy. Happy cutting and printing. Liz Wellby"

Bob reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"A really enjoyable introduction to Lino cutting / printing. Liz was a brilliant tutor and the course took place in the beautiful, relaxed atmosphere of her home. And we were left with something very creative we could take home so a great sense of achievement. Would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in finding out about this fascinating craft. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Bob, Lovely to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to let me know about your workshop - I have a big smile on my face and I’m so pleased that enjoyed your birthday gift. Lino cutting and printing is such a great process and hopefully one that you’ll return to time and again. I know it combines lots of things that inspire you, so go get some kit and crack on! Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Elaine Lynn reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"A great introduction to lino cut printing in wonderful surroundings. Lots of equipment to work with and plenty of individual attention. The last part of the day is about experimenting with colour to produce a number of print variations to take away. A full on day in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Elaine, Thanks for letting me know about your day at the studio - it’s really appreciated. It was lovely to meet and work with you, seeing your ideas and understanding of the process develop. There’s lots of potential with your design, so I hope you have time to translate it into a 2 colour print. And then you can try printing onto fabric. Best wishes & happy printing. Liz Wellby"

Ann Blackett reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"I thought I wasn't going to get to this course, but the snow receded enough and I reached Liz's studio in steady drizzle - though not enough to hide the stunning view! I had done a little linocut before, but not for years, so this was a gentle and rewarding re-connection. There was a good mix of explanation and hands-on, with a range of tools and materials; it was also very relaxing, focusing on the design, trying to imagine how it would appear in print, concentrating and creating. A good feeling. I could have carried on cutting for hours, but Liz very rightly marshalled (nicely but firmly!) us into the print room, where we produced our prints using very simple equipment, but wonderfully! I came away with a variety of prints in different colours, plus a block I can can develop with more detail at home, where I am even now planning some greetings cards... A really good day. Also, ample tea and biscuits. Thank you, Liz!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Ann, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your workshop at The Slipper Studio. It was great to meet and work with you. Lino cutting and printing are such satisfying and interesting processes, that will keep you engaged, interested and inspired for some time. There’s so much to learn, even when you feel pretty confident with what you are doing, there’s always something new to try out. Happy cutting and printing. Liz Wellby "

Jane Nicholson reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"The day was perfect. The studio was a beautiful place to learn and Liz gave us a relaxed but comprehensive introduction to lino cutting. We practiced cutting using different lino and tools then planned our main piece. After carefully cutting we started printing and our group produced some beautiful prints. I can’t wait to frame my design and hang it in my dining room. I’m already looking for my next course at the slipper studio! Thank you for a lovely day "

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Jane, Lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kind words - I have a big smile on my face. It was great to meet and work with you. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your day at The Slipper Studio and I feel that you have learnt a lot. This is such a great process, with some many possibilities to develop and explore. I think you’ll find it hard to choose just one of your beautiful prints to hang in your dining room - how about a colourful triptych? You’ll be most welcome for further workshops at the studio. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Lynn Graham reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Have spent a lovely day today learning how to lino cut under the guidance and support of Liz. Thoroughly enjoyed myself in good company, gorgeous surroundings an excellent teaching. The workshop was delivered at just the right pace, with clear instructions and demonstration. I'll definitely be looking to repeat this experience again and would recommend Liz to anyone starting out on their lino cutting journey 🙂"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Lynn, Thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your enthusiasm as a maker exploring a new process. This is such a lovely process, with lots of potential for exploration on paper and fabric and I imagine you’re going to be very busy over the next few months. It will be lovely to welcome you back the The Slipper Studio Happy cutting and printing. Liz Wellby"

Sarah Devereux reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"A wonderful day spent hearing about the history of lino cutting and learning the technique, making my own designs and then printing onto paper. As a complete beginner I found the day quite magical, especially seeing the end result. Liz is supportive and gives great advice. I would highly recommend this course."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Sarah, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your time here - it’s much appreciated. Lino cutting and printing are great processes to engage with and they’ve clearly captured your attention and your imagination, so you’d best make a list ready for the chap in the red suit! It was lovely spending the day with you both and a great way to celebrate. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Claire reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Excellent course. Relaxed and very informative. Really enjoyed the day."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Claire, Good to hear from you and thank you for letting me know about your day at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely meeting and working with you, seeing your skills and understanding develop. It’s a great process and perfect to dip in and out of, so I hope you can continue to explore it. Best wishes Liz Wellby"

Karen Perkins @fabcoach reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Really enjoyed the course. As a novice lino cutter I was apprehensive about how I would get on , however the atmosphere and lovely venue was supportive and encouraging. I am pleased to say that Liz showed me all the steps and tips to use lino cutting equipment safely & artistically ! Lots of tea and coffee, relaxed but well organised & thorough, no question too daft, tips all the way through the day. I came home with lots of lino prints and can't believe what we achieved in the day . Thank you to Liz. I will be attending the gel printing class next !!"

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Karen, Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your day - it’s much appreciated. It was a lovely productive day with a great group of makers. You chose quite a challenging image for your lino cut and created a very successful outcome. Go order that kit and you’ll be able to cut happily through until Springtime. Looking forward to your next visit. Best wishes Liz Wellby "

Dave reviewed: The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

"Such a lovely, creative day. Liz was perfect in introducing the day and guiding us through the process. Supportive and informative throughout. And in such a lovely studio. Already looking for further courses with Liz."

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker responded:

"Hi Dave, Good to hear from you and thanks for letting me know about your time at The Slipper Studio. It was lovely to meet and work with you, seeing your evident interest and delight in the process. It’s such a great process and there’s lots of potential ways to link your interest in photography and calligraphy. You’d be very welcome to return to Derbyshire for more workshops. Best wishes Liz Wellby"