Beginner Linocut Printmaking Workshop

Learn the essentials of a satisfying craft at this linocut print making class in Southend-on-Sea.



3 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £50

Pick up a new creative skill in this friendly, beginner-focused linocut printmaking workshop in Southend-on-Sea, led by artist, printmaker and teacher Natasha Davis. Never tried printmaking before, or don't think of yourself as "arty"? You'll fit right in – the class is made for first-timers, with plenty of inspiration and templates on hand to get your ideas flowing.
Linocut is a form of relief printing, where you carve away parts of a block before inking it up and pressing it onto paper. Natasha will guide you through each stage step by step, so you'll learn:
  • The fundamentals of linocut printmaking
  • How to transfer designs onto a lino block
  • How to use the tools and carve safely
  • Rolling and applying ink
  • Which paper to use and how to hand-print
You'll work on two hands-on projects during the session: a mark-making block to warm up and find your feet, followed by a 10cm x 15cm block where you can put your new skills into practice. After the workshop, you'll also receive a resources list and a detailed linocut guide by email, so you can keep carving and printing at home.
You'll leave with both of your lino blocks plus multiple printed copies of each design – one-of-a-kind artworks made entirely by you, ready to frame, keep or give as thoughtful handmade gifts. All printmaking equipment is included, along with tea and coffee to keep you going.
Please note: printmaking can get inky, so bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy.
What you'll get
Hand-printed linocut prints.
Location

861 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea

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Natasha Davis
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Join Essex printmaker and teacher Natasha Davis to learn the wonderfully tactile world of linocut printmaking. Natasha has been making and teaching creatively for many years, combining her own printmaking practice with her experience in education and community arts. She loves drawing inspiration from the objects and places that spark a story, particularly the people, wildlife and landscapes around her.
Natasha enjoys teaching people how to turn a simple drawing into a handmade print and fervently believes you don’t need to think of yourself as an artist to enjoy making art. Her teaching style is relaxed, friendly and calming, with plenty of encouraging guidance along the way. She particularly loves that 'wow' moment when someone pulls their first ever print and realises they’ve made something completely unique themselves.
Her workshops are designed for complete beginners, with all the equipment and materials provided. You’ll learn the basic techniques of lino cutting and hand-printing while having plenty of opportunity to experiment and develop your own ideas. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, a bit of creativity, quite possibly some ink in places you didn’t intend, and a print you’ll be proud to take home!

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