Linocut

Linocut Printmaking Course 

Relief Printing Techniques

Join our Linocut Printmaking Course and discover the accessible and versatile world of relief printing. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this hands-on course will guide you through every step—from designing your image to carving it on a linoblock and printing by hand. You’ll even work without a press, allowing you to connect more deeply with the process.

You’ll learn: the fundamentals of linocut, beginning with designing your image and transferring it to the linoblock. Then, you’ll carve your design, experimenting with ways to produce both identical prints and unique variations. This process helps you refine your composition and balance, while building your confidence in printmaking.

Various approaches: You will explore creative techniques that add depth and variety to your work. For instance, you’ll learn how to break your linoblock into remixable puzzle-like pieces, giving you the freedom to experiment with different compositions. Additionally, the reduction method will be introduced. This technique allows you to create multiple layers and textures using just one block, resulting in rich, detailed prints.

History: Alongside these practical techniques, you will also learn about the history of relief printing. The course focuses on the evolution of woodcut and linocut techniques. Alma will guide you through various artistic approaches, helping you understand how these methods have influenced and shaped modern printmaking.

Furthermore, one of the unique aspects of this course is that we will be printing without a press. This hands-on approach emphasizes the tactile nature of the craft, allowing you to engage fully with the materials. As a result, you will have the freedom to experiment and push the boundaries of your prints.

By the end of the course, you’ll have original prints to take home, along with a solid foundation in linocut printmaking. You’ll also leave feeling inspired and ready to continue exploring your creativity.

This beginner-friendly class offers a supportive, creative environment for everyone.