Christmas Card Linoprinting Workshop - The Station

Join local artist Merlyn from The Littlest Falcon to spend a creative day learning the art of single-colour linoprinted Christmas cards in this relaxed, hands-on three-hour session, perfect for beginners.

What to Expect:

Bring along a simple idea for your Christmas card design. Well be working on lino blocks around 4x5.5 so keep that size in mind when planning. Dont worry about having it perfect before you arrive there will be time to adjust, and Merlyn will be there to help with any advice.

Youll learn various mark-making techniques and how to transfer your design onto your lino block. Once carved, youll be able to test print your block and make any adjustments before printing your final design.
Well be printing by hand burnishing - a simple method you can easily replicate at home.

Materials:

* Well work with lino blocks approximately 4x5.5 in size, printing onto 6x card blanks each.
* Oil-based inks will be used (note: these take about a week to dry once you take your print home)
* All printing materials will be provided

What to Bring:

* Your own apron
* Clothes you dont mind getting inky - oil-based ink can stain
* Any tools youd like to use (optional)