Discover Linocut

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Join us for a friendly, hands-on introduction to linocut printing, where you’ll transform a simple piece of lino into your own edition of unique prints using a traditional relief printing technique.

Working in our professional Print Studio, you’ll be guided through the process of designing and printing your own relief block using traditional carving tools and inks. You’ll learn how to transfer an image onto lino, explore safe carving techniques and discover how to apply ink to create a striking print by hand.

There’ll be plenty of opportunity to try things out, play with ideas and discover your own approach to this rewarding printmaking technique.

No previous experience is needed, just a little curiosity and a willingness to have a go. This workshop offers a relaxed and welcoming space to learn, working alongside others, sharing ideas and enjoying the creative process together, with support and guidance throughout.

You’ll also have the opportunity to print your designs using our beautiful Albion relief printing press, a historic piece of equipment restored to working condition and on long-term loan from Wakefield Museum.

By the end of the session, you’ll have created your own hand-printed designs to take home, along with new skills, fresh inspiration and perhaps the beginnings of a new creative interest.

Bobshaped
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Rachel aka Bobshaped is a printmaker based in West Yorkshire. She studied engineering before achieving a degree in metalwork and jewellery. After using tools for many years ‘drawing’ with lino cutters was a natural progression into print. This lead to an interest in other types of print, she is currently enjoying screen printing and letterpress. She has taught various print techniques to both adults and children through different organisations including Wakefield art club and Wakefield Cathedral. Pattern, repeats, layers, colours, nature, technology, craft, packaging, architecture and process are some of the things that inform her work. Sometimes there is a bit of humour thrown in for good measure.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for adults who are complete beginners or those who wish to refresh their previous skills in printmaking. Don’t worry if you don’t feel confident with drawing, as all the processes covered on this course lend themselves to great colour, shape and pattern exploration.

Do I need to bring anything?

All equipment and tools will be provided for you including various papers, plates, screens, inks and materials to explore all processes. Feel free to bring along sketchbooks, images or books for inspiration if you have any. We recommend wearing old clothes in case you get a bit inky! Please wear sensible shoes in the print studio – no sandals or high heels.

How to Find Us

You can find information about getting to us on public transport and the nearby parking options here.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded (less a 10% administration fee) up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. Our workshops support the work we do as a charity, and because materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date.

Bookings cannot be transferred between courses however bookings can be transferred to another person in the event that you are unable to attend on the day. In the event that The Art House needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, for example due to tutor illness, your ticket will be refunded in full.

21 January 2027, 17:30 - 20:30

£45 per person

Bobshaped

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