Take inspiration from the playful world of Jonny Hannah to create your own expressive linocut print.

Storytelling in Linocut: Inspired by Jonny Hannah

Led by Lisa Takahashi

Take inspiration from the playful world of Jonny Hannah to create your own expressive linocut print. Looking at the exhibition as a starting point, we'll explore how simple shapes, pattern and bold line can be used to tell a story, celebrate everyday objects or capture a favourite place.

This relaxed introduction to linocut is suitable for complete beginners. You'll learn how to transfer a design, carve safely, ink your block and hand-print your finished image using traditional Japanese barens. By the end of the evening you'll leave with your own small edition of hand-printed linocuts and the confidence to continue printmaking at home.

Tickets include all materials (Hosho printmaking paper, a 10x15cm block, oil based inks) - please bring an apron or wear something you don't mind getting inky.

Lisa Takahashi (https://www.lisatakahashi.com/) is a Somerset-based artist, who makes linocut prints, oil paintings and watercolours. Her work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The Royal Watercolour Society Contemporary Watercolour Competition, the New English Art Club, the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.

Jonny Hannah (https://www.heartagency.com/artists/jonny-hannah) is a multi-award winning illustrator and BAFTA winning animator. He's worked with a huge array of clients including Royal Mail and Penguin books, as well as for institutions including The British Library, ENO and Royal Shakespeare Company. Jonny has taken over the whole of the Palette building and installed a wonderful collection of ephemera and original works

Palette (https://www.palettable.co.uk/) is an independent café, shop, and gallery space - housed in a beautiful four-storey Georgian townhouse at the heart of Walcot Street, Bath’s historic Artisan Quarter.

Description supplied by the event organiser.