linoprinting Masterclass with Karen Carter

Tuesday 18 April 2023 10am to 4pm, £65

This workshop is for adults (18+)

Learn all the basics of this simple printing process and produce a set of single and multi-colour prints in this structured but relaxed workshop. Simple instruction on making plates will be followed by time to experiment with inking and layering using rollers, spoons and a bit of elbow grease……no printing-press required!

We will look at gradated colours, collage, and creating interesting backgrounds, plus a host of tips and tricks!

This is a process you can easily replicate at home with a minimum of specialist equipment. No experience needed – lots of step-by-step demos.

A fun, creative day suitable for beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills.

About the tutor

Find tutor information for Karen Carter here

Other costs and Materials to bring

• Photos / sketches / subject matter as starting points and reference – tutor will also bring images to work from – we will be working on A5 size lino, though this can be cut to square / long thin etc

• Drawing pencil, rubber, glue stick
• Dessert spoon, kitchen sponge, kitchen roll, apron

• Paper to print on….lightweight cartridge / coloured paper / coloured tissue (you can also bring any other papers you might want to try) – tutor will bring white paper

• Rollers and cutting tools if you have them – don’t buy specially – tutor will bring some for you to borrow

Tutor will supply printing ink, miscellaneous materials and initial piece of A5 easycut lino….if you wish to bring more lino please do so – though the emphasis will be on the variety of techniques you can achieve with a single plate

Please remember also to bring your own packed lunch.

Covid prevention

Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have CoVid-like symptoms. Please take a lateral flow test if you are feeling unwell.

Cancellation policy.

Please note that a ticketing fee of £2 is included in the price of this workshop and this is not refundable in any circumstance.

If you are unable to attend the workshop and you cancel your attendance more than two weeks prior to the workshop, the ticketing fee above will be retained.  If you cancel less than two weeks before the workshop no fees are refundable.

In the event of City Arts having to cancel the workshop due to participants’ numbers falling below the minimum requirement or government advice changes, we will refund the whole workshop amount.