Festive Linocut Christmas Cards Workshop, 7 November, Afternoon 2-5, near Swindon, Marlborough, Melksham, Devizes, Wiltshire
Festive Linocut Cards
Time:
2pm - 5pm, a three-hour cosy, creative afternoon.
In this friendly, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of linocut printing and create your own collection of handmade Christmas cards to send, share or keep.
You’ll design a simple festive image, carve your own lino block and learn how to hand-print it onto card. No printing press is needed, so you’ll learn a process you can easily continue at home.
Whether you’re new to linocut or have some experience already, I’ll guide you through each stage and help you get the most from your tools.
MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS
You don’t need to be good at drawing. I’ll show you how to simplify your ideas into designs that work beautifully as prints.
You’ll have time to experiment with carving and printing before settling into a rhythm and producing your own little edition of cards.
There’s something particularly lovely about sending a Christmas card that has been designed, carved and printed by hand.
The atmosphere will be relaxed and welcoming, with demonstrations, plenty of hands-on making and individual guidance throughout.
What you’ll learn
During the session, I’ll show you how to:
- Develop a simple festive image for linocut
- Transfer your design onto lino
- Use lino-cutting tools safely and confidently
- Create bold shapes, patterns and textures
- Ink your block evenly
- Hand-print your design onto cards
- Make multiple prints from the same block
- Experiment with placement and simple variations
You’ll be printing by hand, so you can continue printing at home.
- A few festive ideas or reference images of your own (not copies of other artists work)
- An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting inky
- A folder or bag to carry your prints home safely.
A LITTLE FESTIVE TIME FOR YOURSELF
Important Information:
- Suitable for Beginners and those with some printmaking experience
- You’ll need an apron or old clothes, and a few photos of inspiration (your own images)
- Specialist printmaking materials and equipment will be provided
- Studio address: inside The Mind Tree, Marsh Lane, Furlong Close, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 2NG
- Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits are always provided
- The Café is only serving on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
- Free Parking: available nearby, and the venue is fully accessible.
If you have any specific needs, just let me know.
Cancellation Policy:
I understand that plans can change. To keep the course viable and cover my time, preparation and materials involved in running the workshop, 30% of the total booking fee is non-refundable.
- More than 14 days before the course starts: 70% of your booking fee will be refunded. The remaining 30% is non-refundable.
- 14 days or less before the course starts: the booking fee is non-refundable, unless your place can be filled by someone on the waiting list.
- If you are unable to attend an individual session: I'm unable to offer refunds or reductions for missed sessions.
- If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your place to another person, provided you let me know in advance.
If the course is cancelled
If I need to cancel the course, you will receive a full refund of your booking fee.
I will always do my best to make the process as straightforward and fair as possible. If something unexpected comes up, please get in touch.