Introduction to Lino Printing Workshop

Join experienced printmaker Katy Upton for this half-day introduction to lino printing workshop.


New Brewery Arts
New Brewery Arts
Instagram followers 10k followers
Facebook likes 6k followers

2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 2 (public classes), 1 to 6
  £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

In this relaxed and friendly workshop, you will learn the basics of linocut printmaking with the expert guidance of Katy. The workshop will begin with a talk about the different tools, materials, and equipment used for linocut printmaking. Katy will discuss how to safely handle and use the carving tools, as well as carving techniques. You will start by carving with the different tools and experimenting with mark-making to gain confidence before working on your chosen design.
With multiple demonstrations from Katy, you will learn how to transfer your design to the lino block. You will then carve your design and ink up the block to print. You will try printing your design both by hand burnishing and using a press. Katy will have a selection of her linocut prints for you to see, along with some carved lino blocks to help you understand the process.
By the end of the workshop, you will have an understanding of the fundamentals of lino printmaking and be able to print a small single-colour edition of your design.
What you'll get
All tools, materials, and equipment will be provided.
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome to attend, but this workshop is aimed at complete beginners—no previous experience necessary. It is also a good refresher, so if, like the many people I meet at craft markets and fairs, you tried lino printing at school but haven’t done it for a while, why not come and give it a go and get your skills up to scratch!
What to bring
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Please bring a couple of sketches/drawings or images you would like to carve and print. We will be working on lino blocks that measure approximately 20x15cm (about A5 size), and we’ll be printing using a single colour, so please bear this in mind when thinking about your designs.
Your work may be too wet to take home. It can be collected from the studio at a later date. If you can, please let us know when you will be collecting so we can be available to unlock the studio.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you, but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.
Refreshments are available at our on-site café, Blend, until 4pm.
Location

New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH

Introduction to Lino Printing Workshop location
Related reviews


Our reviewers receive the same incentives regardless of the ratings or comments provided


This class is new, but here's what guests say about ClassBento's other Print Making classes:

ClassBento loader icon
Your teacher

New Brewery Arts
New Brewery Arts

Instagram followers 10k followers
Facebook likes 6k followers

New Brewery Arts is Cirencester’s creative heart — a vibrant cultural charity housed in the historic buildings of the former Cirencester Brewery.
After the brewery’s closure in 1937, the site fell into disuse and was nearly lost to demolition. Thanks to a visionary local group, two of the remaining buildings were restored and transformed into craft workshops, opening as Cirencester Workshops in 1978.
Its mission is to champion craft — making it, learning it, and supporting the people who do it. Its courses, workshops, makers’ studios, 100% UK-made craft shop, and café all contribute to a vibrant creative hub at the heart of Cirencester.

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.

They can also choose from our 15,000+ other classes.

redeem Gifting options

Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:


  • Earn loyalty points
  • Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
  • Local support from our UK-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
  • Public liability insurance included for your protection
  • ClassBento donates 50p to Mental Health UK with every paid booking
class 1E57MXLBSX b30fa37a8c654059964d2a78c24cea95 production gloucester Gloucester South West GB gloucester