Q: Do I need any creative experience?

No experience needed at all. This session is designed for beginners, non-artists, and the creatively curious. There is no right or wrong, we're interested in you expressing yourself creatively. Just come as you are.

Q: Is this an art class or more of an experience?

It’s an experience first, with guidance throughout. This isn’t a traditional art class with rules or right answers — it’s about play, curiosity, and discovering what happens when you give yourself time to be creative.

Q: What will the atmosphere be like?

Relaxed, friendly, and encouraging. This is a supportive space where everyone is welcome. There’s no judgement, no competition, and no pressure to be “good” at anything.

Q: What will I take home?

You'll take home your final lino, the prints you've made in a variety of colours and any rough sketches and designs that you've created during the session.

Q: What actually happens during the session?

We get the important rules on safety out of the way. You'll have plenty of time to develop your ideas through sketching out rough designs. A final design is then drawn onto tracing paper, this is transferred onto the lino for cutting out. You apply ink to the lino using a rubber roller and then print.

Q: What equipment is provided?

You'll get an apron to use, an A5 soft-cut lino block, a lino cutter handle with 5 different blades, all the paper you need, tracing paper and a selection of six different ink colours and a wooden bench hook.

Q: Safety first?

We get the important rules on safety out of the way because the blades are very sharp! We supply you with a wooden bench hook, this has two lips, one sits on the edge of the desk, allowing you to brace the lino and to cut away from your hands towards the second lip.

Q: Is there parking?

There is free street parking at the front of the building on a Sunday. There is also parking at the back of the building, enter via sign for Petes Motors. Please do not park in the reserved spaces at the front of the building. Although spaces are generally available we can't guarantee parking unfortunately.

Q: Are there any accessibility issues for wheelchairs?

There are steps to the front of the building, we have a ramp that can be used for access, please advise when booking your ticket so we can have it in place. There is a lift in the building and a disabled toilet on the ground floor.

Q: Do you have any tips beforehand?

Once you have your Lino design you can make as many prints as you like. If you give cards or notelets, think about a suitable image for an occasion where you might need plenty of copies, for instance "Thank you" or "Birthday" cards.

Q: Can I make a two colour print?

For beginners we tend to focus on single-color, one-block designs for the first workshop because of time constraints. You can of course have a go at a 2 colour print, if time allows.

Q: Will there be a mix of ages?

This is an adult focused class (16 years +). Art and craft is for everyone, bringing together people across generations offers rich opportunities for creativity, community, connection, & wellbeing. Creative engagement has been increasingly recognised as a valuable tool for promoting well-being amongst all ages. Something we actively encourage.

Q: What's the cancellation policy?

A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 2 days before the class

Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?

A: 3 hours, £32 per guest