This is a lovely introduction to both lino cutting, a printmaking process, and creating your own textiles!

On this course Lydia will talk through the basic techniques, how the materials work and what you need (including where to get it) to complete the course and carry on linocutting and printing fabric at home. Her mission is to get you printing!

The method is very straight-forward, accessible for all abilities and easy to do at home… as printing goes, it’s pretty un-messy too! You will have the opportunity to explore your own designs and mix your own colours as well as using Lydia’s own linocuts and woodcut printing blocks. If you have your own woodcut blocks you are welcome to bring these too, just make sure they are clearly labelled or you have a photograph of yours so they don’t get muddled.

Everyone will get 1 tea towel and 1 tote bag to print on.

Those who select and pay for a kit will get the following to take home to continue to play: *5 Lino-cutting Tools * 2 pieces of Soft-Cut Lino * 1 Inking Tray *3 paint sponges * 50ml fabric paint.

Course information

10.00-15.30 | £60 or £85 with take home kit

Photos | We may take pictures during classes which may be used on our social media feeds and later in publicity. If you wish not to be in photographs please let the tutor and staff know at the start of the class.

Abilities

This course is suitable for anyone, no creative experience required!

What to bring

Design ideas! What you make on this course is up to you. You are welcome to bring inspiration and ideas but bear in mind that these may need adapting according to the time available and skills required. Your tutor will be able to guide you on the day whether you come with ideas or not! Upstairs the Helen Hogan Library has a selection of books and postcards you can use for inspiration.

 Cambridge Makers provides all tuition, tools and materials, tea, coffee and biscuits. Also included in the main price is a tea towel and tote bag to print on.

 Please bring a packed lunch.

 You are welcome to bring your own textiles to print on too; T-shirts, pillow cases, fabric. They need to be cotton, washed and pale colours work best, it doesn't need to be new.

Cancellations

We may have to cancel a course if we don't have enough bookings or a tutor is unwell - we will avoid this where possible. If we cancel it you will be offered a future date, credit for any course, or receive a full refund.

If you cancel your booking cancellation charges may apply.