Join us for a wonderfully festive workshop where you will learn the basics of lino printing with our tutor Kirsty Hall.

A bit more detail

Lino printing is a very relaxing pass-time, creating print after print with different inks. You will learn how to create your own lino block designs and use coloured inks to create 12 Christmas cards as well as gift tags and place setting cards. This lovely process is fun to work with and you can experiment with colour and composition.

About the Tutor

Kirsty Hall is an artist and print maker inspired by the natural world. Her personal work often uses animals and botanical forms as a starting point and she enjoys creating detailed illustrations and combining them with block colour in a graphic style. She is currently exploring screen and lino printing and loving learning more about these wonderful processes. Kirsty exhibits her work and sells prints and originals in her online shop through her business The Little Art House.

Kirsty is also an experienced Art & Design teacher with a background in A-Level teaching and it is this wealth of experience which inspires her to create innovative, creative workshops with teaching at their heart.

Timetable of the day

09:30     A warm welcome to @:Toolerstone with refreshments

10:00     Introduction to Lino printing techniques

10:30     Time to start your work

11:00     Coffee will be served

11:15     Continue with the workshop and work at your own pace

13:00    Delicious homemade, seasonal lunch in the refectory

14:00     More time to create your prints

15.15     Refreshments will be served

16:30    Workshop ends but, your love off all things creative will continue

What is included?

• All materials & tools
• Aprons are provided for the day if required
• Seasonal refreshments & a delicious lunch
• Free onsite car parking
• The most important bit,  your very own hand-made cards, tags & place setting cards to take home for Christmas

What do I need to bring?

Just a smile and a willingness to learn.

Experience level

We welcome all levels of experience from beginners to the enthusiastic professional!