Join us for a wonderful workshop where you will learn the basics of lino printing with our tutor Kirsty Hall. Lino printing is a very relaxing pass-time, creating print after print with different inks. In this workshop you will create a design of one of our beloved British woodland creatures. It could be a wild hare, a fox, an owl or even a hedgehog – the choice is yours!

A bit more detail

In the morning session you will learn how to develop a design inspired by nature, woodland creatures and the great British countryside. You will be shown how to balance your design to create a strong composition and then how to carve your lino using specialist tools. In the second part of your day with us you will learn how to skilfully ink and print your blocks by hand and will experiment with colour. You will leave with a range of prints and hopefully a love of lino printing to inspire you in the future!

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 enjoys 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 print techniques and materials

10:30     Time to start your design

11:15     Coffee will be served

11:30     Continue with the workshop and work at your own pace

13:00    Delicious homemade, lunch in the refectory

14:00     Putting the finishing touches to your work.

15:15     Refreshments will be served

16:30   Workshop ends but, you can take your print home!

What is included?

• All materials & tools
• Aprons are provided for the day if required
• Refreshments & a delicious lunch
• Free onsite car parking
• The most important bit,  your very own piece of art to take home

What do I need to bring?

Just a smile and willingness to learn

Experience level

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