Lino Printing and Wine on a Boat
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EmailWelcome aboard the Art Boat where you can have fun making hand-carved lino cut cards, postcards, prints or bookmarks to adorn your home, or share as unique gifts. This memorable 2 person experience is a short introductory taster session into how linocut art prints are made in this private worshop for two people.
You'll be working on the covered front deck of a 1970s ‘Caribbean cruiser’ on Portavon Marina on the River Avon (near Keynsham Station) a short distance from Bristol & Bath.
Your host, Barbara, an award winning artist and sculptor will have everything you need including inspiration, imagery, printing inks, soft cut lino blocks, art sponges and lino cutting tools. There are images of river birds to work from for a local riverside flavour if you feel inspired by your marina setting!
You’ll print onto high quality Japanese "Ho Sho" printing paper & you can take the carved lino blocks home to continue your journey into the world of printmaking :)
If you would like to book other times/dates please contact Barbara, they can be arranged
Age restrictions: 16+
| 2 Adults Per Ticket (2 Adults For 1 Ticket) | £100 |
| Adult (Booking is for a group of 2.) | £50 |
Available dates
What people are saying
Apr 2024
My partner and I had a great time on this experience, Barbara was very knowledgeable and helpful,...
Apr 2023
What a great afternoon. The location was unique and the our host Barbara was excellent. We were g...
Oct 2022
My friend and I had a thoroughly marvellous and rewarding experience today learning to lino cut a...
Sep 2022
Excellent host and teacher, unique location and all the expertise you could ask for when trying a...
8 Reviews
Apr 2024
My partner and I had a great time on this experience, Barbara was very knowledgeable and helpful, and an excellent host :) the setting was lovely as well, a perfect place for some creativity! A fantastic experience would recommend fully :)
Apr 2023
What a great afternoon. The location was unique and the our host Barbara was excellent. We were guided through Lino printing and given help to create something manageable within the time. We came away really inspired. With wine, nibbles and a relaxed atmosphere….I would definitely recommend this experience.
Oct 2022
My friend and I had a thoroughly marvellous and rewarding experience today learning to lino cut and print with our talented hostess, Barbara. I would recommend this experience to anyone. Having Portishead Marina as a backdrop just adds to the ambience.
Sep 2022
Excellent host and teacher, unique location and all the expertise you could ask for when trying a new craft. Fab experience overall - 5 stars!
Apr 2022
Booked for me and a friend to try some linoprinting and we had the best time :)
Barbara was a great teacher/host and we both left with some lovely prints. Would definitely recommend!
Jan 2022
The lino print session with Barbar was fun and we produced lots of prints. It's nice to have an art session with just 2 people. Barbra was friendly and helpful during the session.
Oct 2021
Bought as a gift. Really enjoyed it! Would recommend!
May 2021
An enjoyable way to spend an afternoon with a lovely and patient host. Good alternative gift for my other half who particularly enjoyed it. And actually considering I thought I’d be rubbish you get an immediate output at the end of one session which feels rewarding. Def recommend
How to get there
Yuup extras
- Complimentary wine & nibbles available or alternately hot drinks & biscuits.
Facilities
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Parking
COVID-19 guidelines
- The front deck art-making area is separate from the boat's living space and will be thoroughly sanitised
- This is a private experience for two people and only yourselves and Barbara will be present
- There is ventilation, hand gel, sanitising wipes available and space for safe social distancing
- Barbara can wear a mask at all times or just when giving technical assistance and is happy to discuss this before so that guests feel safe and relaxed
On the day
The workshop may be a little messy so please wear old clothes and/or an apron
Customer parking available & 5 mins walk from Keynsham Staion with regular trains 6-8 minutes to/from Bristol & Bath. Closest landmark is the lovely Lock keeper pub (BS31 2DD) by the weir where you can have lunch if you choose.
*Please make contact beforehand to exchange numbers, Barbara will let you in at the marina gate.
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You'll be hosted by
Barbara
Your host will be Barbara, an experienced artist and teacher. Barbara teaches at Bristol School of Art and the Folk House, and loves sharing art experiences which help people discover their creative side and have fun.
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