Two four-hour workshops to learn linocut reduction technique and create your own colourful linocuts using a 15cm by 20cm block. A reduction print is made by gradually carving away more lino after each layer is printed. The process of carving away and printing is repeated on the same block until the final print is built up.
In the first session, we will learn about what reduction linocut is and its processes. We will remind ourselves about linocutting techniques, then start working on our image using colour pencils. Once we have a finalised image, we will trace and transfer our drawing onto our vinyl block. We will try to complete carving our first layer and print our first layer by the end of the day.
In the second session, we will carry on with carving our next layer, then print and another and repeat until we have completed all our layers. We will all end up with at least 5 final prints.
We will also learn about other linocut artists using this method, registration technique and paper.
Second layer print
ABOUT LINOCUT… and what you will do
Linocut is a printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum or vinyl is used for a relief surface.
You will be using a set of ABIG tools with changeable blades and wooden handles and a type of grey vinyl, Easy Carve, which can be easily bought online. The advantage of this type of vinyl is the contrast between the surface and the carved area. There are many brilliant water based relief inks out there too. There is no smell and absolutely washable with warm water in kitchen sinks! It has never been easier to immerse yourself into linocut printing at home.
what you need to bring
An apron or old clothes
We will take a short break at 12 noon for lunch / refreshments, bring a packed lunch if required
what is included
All materials and tools are included
Tea, coffee and biscuits
OPTIONAL: You can purchase ABIG carving tools for £12
Details
19 and 26 March
10am - 2pm
£130 per person
Contact
If you have any questions at all about the course, please get in touch with Kat directly on lendack@yahoo.com
Booking
To secure your place(s), please contact the tutor, Kat Lendacka direct. Call 07976 709831 or email lendack@yahoo.com
This course is suitable for 18+ years with some previous experience of linocut
Places limited to 6 so book early to avoid disappointment!
about the tutor
Kat is a linocut printmaker living and working in rural Northamptonshire. Her linocuts combine her love of nature, architecture and storytelling. Born and raised in a beautiful old town Litomerice in the Czech Republic, she is inspired by the imagery from her childhood. When she is not working in her home studio, she loves to go on adventures with her two daughters and her beloved Spot, the whippet.