About This Event

Carve Edinburgh-inspired lino designs and hand-print 4–6 pieces to make a paper garland or a set of postcards. Ages 16+. Turn Edinburgh’s rooftops, tenement windows and stepped gables into a miniature streetscape you can hang at home or send to someone. At Ashlab Studio, you’ll sketch a simple architectural motif, carve it into lino with a specialist cutting tool, then roll on ink and print your design by hand. Make 4–6 prints. String them together into a paper garland or print onto postcard stock to make a set of postcards. Repeat one favourite shape or vary the arrangement to build a street of your own. Bring a photo of a building you love or take inspiration from details you’ve spotted around Edinburgh. Your tutor will guide you through the process, so you can come along even if it’s your first time trying lino printing. It’s a creative afternoon for locals and a keepsake you can make yourself on an Edinburgh city break. Ages 16+ only. This workshop uses sharp lino-cutting tools. Under-16s cannot take part, even with an accompanying adult.

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