During this workshop, you will design, cut and print five reduction lino prints in two colours, plus white. The class is ideal for those who have some experience in single cut lino printing and wish to develop their skills further. It is also suitable for beginners.

The workshop will cover:

Introduction to the process of reduction lino printing and points to consider when creating a two colour design.

Transferring the design onto a printing block

Preparing the block and paper for accurate registration using the Ternes Burton registration method

Cutting the design into the block, giving thought to how the separate layers of colour will print; and

Printing two layers of colour with professional water-based relief printing inks using a printing press.

Learn how to print without a press too.

Participants will be sent notes prior to the workshop to consider and prepare a design beforehand.

Cumbrian based artist Liz Jones is a printmaker, textile designer and experienced tutor. Liz is one of the four core makers who established nest. based in Rheged and has also been an exhibitor in the annual Great Print show in Rheged's Gallery. Liz works mainly in linocut to create original block printed fabric designs, which she screen prints onto linen and cotton.

All materials including soft cut lino, tools and printing ink will be provided for you.

Please bring with you:

Designs & ideas

An Apron

Old Clothes

10am-4pm

90 including materials

Minimum age 16. Maximum of 7 in the class

Please note tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges to other classes by the same tutor may be offered more than 2 weeks before the start date (subject to availability).

Description supplied by the event organiser.