Lino printing: Summer design focus- Knowle

Fancy one wholesome afternoon learning the wonderful art of lino printing? Get guided by your host Kate, a talented artist and tutor, in her home workshop space. Taking inspiration from this season's plants, make an abstract design that creates a stunning print.

This workshop gives you all the skills and equipment you need for linocut printmaking. Kate is big on simple techniques which provide striking results. She'll break down this creative printing process step-by-step. From composing your design to cutting and printing your block, and using a fantastic 'Little Thumper' printing press for the best results.

This workshop is perfect for all levels and abilities, with no experience needed. All materials, tools, tea and coffee are included - just bring along yourself and the urge to try something new!

You can expect the workshop to pan out with:

A welcome and introduction to your tutor, Kate Kate showing you all the tools, materials and techniques you will need Starting work on your design A break for refreshments Continuing where you left off Leaving with your wonderful nature-inspired artwork Whether you choose to keep your artwork and frame it or gift it to friends is entirely up to you. Hopefully, this will be just the start of your lino printing adventure, so there will be plenty more to go around!