How To: Basic & Advanced Linocutting and Printing Workshop
$140 Per Pax
Linocut is a relief printmaking technique, is a variant of woodcarving.
This workshop combines the basic and advanced curriculum for a complete linocutting experience over the course of 2 days or more (3 to 5 hours/day).
Depending on each individual’s progress, the workshop can be extended beyond 2 days.
Please let us know your preferred date and time in the e-mail, vacancies depends on availability.
All our workshops are by appointment only.
The use of printmaking tools and materials are included in the fee.
The Curriculum - Basic
Duration: 1 to 1.5 Hours
Learn how to transfer a design onto the linoleum.
Learn how to handle a linocutter.
Learn how to prepare and apply ink onto the linoleum.
Learn how to print onto a piece of paper.
The Curriculum - Advanced
Duration: Minimum 6 to 8 Hours (Breaks are permitted following the introduction, hours can be spread over several days.)
Duration is dependent on participant learning and cutting speed. Should the duration be insufficient, participants can arrange to return on the following day, or reschedule to complete their linocut print.
Learn about different types of linoleum and try out different types of linocutters.
Learn how to transfer more detailed/intricate images in various ways onto the linoleum.
Learn how to plan on and cut linoleum for multi-colour print.
Learn how to do the print alignment for a multi-colour print.
Learn how to prepare and apply ink for split fountain (gradient) print.
Participants will be able to bring home their carved linoleum pieces and unique print in a wooden frame.
Take Note
Due to limited studio space, we could only fit maximum of 5 participants.
Please take note of your dressing and try not to wear your favourite or best outfits as you may get ink stains.
Please be punctual and observe hygiene practices.
You are allowed to bring in snacks and drinks.
The duration of the workshop may be shortened or extended depending on the participant’s process.
Design Requirements/Restrictions
You can provide us with the design, or choose from existing designs we have in our studio.
Text is required to be at least font size 30pt.
Do note that the linoleum size is 18 x 18cm.
As fellow artists and printmakers, we do not feel comfortable printing other artists' artwork without their permission. If you're able to get the artist's permission to recreate it, we'll be more than happy to proceed with the designs.
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