Would you like to learn the art of multi-block linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire-based linocut printmaker, Kat Lendacka, for three half-day sessions this term. You will leave with a selection of prints and a new skill you can keep improving at home.
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.
The course
In week one, we will be looking at linocut artists working with multi-block linocut and will study the technique by looking at individual blocks and prints that Kat will bring into the class. We will spend some time developing your linocutting skills and then start thinking and drawing our own multi layered image that we will then develop into the multi-block linocut. We might be able to make a start carving our first layer.
In week two, we will continue with the process, and will test print our first/first and second layer.
In week three, we will be completing and printing our final two or three blocks.
Optional: You can purchase ABIG carving tools for £10.
Dates and times
Wednesdays, 20 April, 6 May and 20 May, from 10.15am to 2pm
What to bring
Just bring yourself (and maybe some packed lunch!). We will take a short break at about 12pm for lunch/refreshments.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are available.
What is included
All materials and tools are included.
Cost
£105 per person. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, age 18+. Spaces limited to 10.
How to book
To secure your place(s), please contact the tutor, Kat Lendacka direct. Call 07976 709831 or email lendack@yahoo.com.
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.
Follow her on Facebook: Kat Lendacka Printmaker or Instagram: @lendacka
Gift vouchers
You can now purchase a linocut workshop voucher for Kat’s course. It is available from Kat’s website www.katlendacka.com.