Suitable for adults 18+ Enjoy of fun day of working with lino cut to produce amazing and inspiring prints.

Course Overview

This one day workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of lino cutting and relief printing. Participants will learn how to develop a simple image, transfer it onto lino, safely use lino cutting tools and produce prints by hand using printing ink and a baren or spoon.

By the end of the day, each participant will have created their own lino block and produced a small series of hand printed images.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

Understand the basic principles of relief printing

Learn how positive and negative space work in lino printing

Develop a simple design suitable for cutting

Learn how to transfer an image onto lino

Safely handle and use lino cutting tools

Understand different lino cutting marks and techniques

Learn how to apply and roll out printing ink

Produce prints by hand using a baren or spoon

Understand the importance of registration and consistent pressure

Produce a small edition of prints from their own lino block

What students need to bring:

All materials will be provided.

Tutor Information:

Adam Hogarth is an artist living in Margate. Adam completed at BA Hons in Northumbria University and an MFA in Fine Art Printmaking at The Royal College of Art. From 2016 to 2020 Adam was the Printmaking Fellow at The Royal Academy of Arts. Adam has a wealth of academic and professional experience, working and exhibiting alongside internationally recognised artists. He is currently a part time Fine Art Lecturer at Medway School of Art.

Adam’s teaching approach caters towards the needs of individuals with an emphasis on nurturing a student’s individual voice.

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