A lovely introduction to both lino cutting, a printmaking process, and creating your own printed textiles! On this course Lydia will talk through the basic techniques of linocut and tips for fabric in particular. This workshop is open to all levels from complete beginners to those with printing experience.
Linocut is a very accessible creative form, easy to learn and produces great results, and which lends itself to the most simple and the most intricate of images. It’s also very flexible and easy to do at home.
Lydia will guide you through the basics of using Linocut tools to carve your designs, the kinds of resources available and methods for printing to fabric.. you then have the whole day to create, play and explore. There will be ample fabric to test on, a rainbow of paints to use and Lydia’s own print blocks available to experiment with.
All materials and tools for the workshop will be provided. In addition, everyone will have a blank cotton tea towel and tote to print on and take home at the end of the workshop.
*There is an additional option to buy a Take Home Linocut Kit which includes 5 linocut tools, 2 pieces of 15 Softcut Lino, an Inking tray, 3 paint sponges and 50ml of fabric paint of your choice from Lydia’s collection*
Course Level: Suitable for Complete Beginners but also Intermediate – those with some printing experience.
Following the Booking Link will take you to the Cambridge Art Makers Website – choose Short Courses and then filter by “Textiles” or by Tutor Name – “Lydia Finney- Lovely Lydia”
There are 2 Basic Types of Workshop run by Lovely Lydia:
If you can hold a print block, you can do this workshop- no other pre-requisites!
This workshop involves using sharp tools to cut your lino so it does require a bit of hand dexterity. You don’t need to be able to draw.
My workshops are open to all abilities and age groups. Workshops are generally aimed at adults but kids can come to – I also also “Family Editions” which are aimed at adults and kids together. For Linocut Workshops I generally suggest it’s suitable for kids over 8.
All the materials you will need for the workshops will be provided including:
Lydia will also bring along some examples of block printing to demonstrate and provide inspiration!
If you would like to bring some of your own fabric or ready made clothing to print during class please do. Lydia may request a small extra charge for paint if the item to be printed is very large and requires a lot of fabric paint for your project.
For each workshop venue detailed accessibility information will be provided in the event details.
It is always my aim to provide at least the following for my workshops:
If you have any access needs or considerations I will always do my best to accommodate you – please feel free to get in touch and discuss these with me.
Workshops are a super way for a group of people to get together! And you really don’t need a lot of space to run them (and I can advise on that!).
Please do get in touch if you would like to book me for a work team event, a birthday party, a Hen or Stag Do, or an event!
As Venues and Materials need to be paid/ purchased ahead of the course going ahead, a full refund is available if you cancel up to 72 hours before the workshop. Thereafter it would be a 50% refund.
If I cancel the workshop you would be fully refunded.
Please note that when the workshop is being hosted by the venue (ie you book with them and not with me) they will have their own cancellation policies.
