Linoprint Course Tuesday Mornings West 16th Cafe, Herne Hill

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COURSE DETAILS

Develop your linocut skills with The Arts Factory. Linocut is one of the most accessible forms of printmaking, used by many famous artists including Degas and Picasso. In this course you will quickly be able to create bold, expressive images using linocut techniques. 

 

DATES

Tuesday Morning

10 am – 12.30 pm

18th June, 25th June, 2nd July, 9th July

Course Fee: £160

 

LOCATION

We are pleased to be hosting this event in West 16th a lovely new teaching studio space at the rear of a neighbourhood

café & bar in North Dulwich.

5 mins walking distance from North Dulwich and Herne Hill train stations. Nearest underground station Brixton and jump on 37 bus for a quick 10 min journey.

Venue: West 16th 137 Half Moon Lane London, SE24 9JY, United Kingdom, London

 

This 4 week course is suitable for beginners/intermediate level. Whether you’ve done drawing and printmaking before or whether you’re a complete beginner – Lynn will guide you through the whole process and give you plenty of help and support. 

 

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES COVERED

• Designing an effective image, thinking creatively within the boundaries of the process
• Cutting lino safely and effectively using a variety of tools
• Printing by inking up a lino block and hand burnishing it
• Use basic printing techniques initially to create a single colour print
• Develop skills further to create a multi colour print using key block and jigsaw techniques

 

MATERIALS REQUIRED

You will be provided with all art materials, such as lino cutting tools ink and paper, but please also bring: 

 

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• If you have ideas for the subject matter for your print, please bring photographs or sketches (if not, don't worry, we'll help you find inspiration).
• An apron or old clothes to wear while printing.
• Packet of latex gloves (to help you keep your hands clean when you’re inking up and printing

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Linocutting can be quite hard on the hands so please bear this in mind if you have any problems with your joints. You may need to rest your hands regularly.
• Develop your Linocut Skills is limited to 10 people. Book now!
• This course is suitable for those with little to no experience
• This ticket does not include any drinks, but there is a cafe onsite where you can purchase drinks and snacks
• Bookings are non-refundable, unless the course is cancelled by us.
• The course will only go ahead if the minimum participant requirement for the course to run is met. If the course does not go ahead, bookings will be refunded.• Adults’ workshops are 16+ unless otherwise stated.

 

We also run workshops other for kids, teens and adults. If you would like to see what we have been up to recently check out our insta feed or website

 

Website: theartsfactory.london

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