Linocut: Principles of linocut design and printing
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Two full days | All levels welcomeJoin Jen for this immersive weekend workshop guides participants through the complete lino printing process—from design and carving through to printing and creative applications. By the end of the weekend, participants will have a carved lino block, a small edition of prints, and ideas for using lino printing across art and craft projects.
Day 1 – Design & Carving
Focus
Learning how to design for lino and carve safely and confidently.
What we’ll cover
Types of lino
Battleship grey, soft-cut, and vinyl alternatives. Pros and cons for detail, texture, and ease of cutting.
Tools and setup: V and U gouges, handles, safety cutters, bench hooks (what they are and how to use them), and basic sharpening principles.
Designing for lino
Simplifying images, working with contrast and negative space, using bold shapes and texture.
Image transfer
Tracing paper, carbon paper, direct drawing, mirror reversal, and planning composition.
Cutting techniques
Direction of cut, pressure control, line variation, cross-hatching for tone, and safe tool handling.
Practical
Participants design and carve a small lino block ready for printing on Day 2.
Day 2 – Printing & Creative Applications
Saturday 10 May
Morning: Printing Techniques
Ink types
Water-based vs oil-based inks, drying times, cleanup, and print quality.
Printing tools
Brayers, barens, wooden spoons, glass plates, palette knives, and press options.
Papers and surfaces
Japanese papers, cartridge, recycled paper, newsprint for proofs, and fabric options.
Inking and printing
Rolling ink evenly, adjusting viscosity, pressure control, layering, and simple registration for repeat prints.
Practical
Printing lino blocks on paper, experimenting with single-colour and layered prints.
Afternoon: Beyond the Print
Refining your block
Second cuts, overprinting, and adding texture.
Creative applications
Card making and small editions
Framed prints and presentation
Fabric printing using textile inks
Collage and mixed-media combinations
Finishing and care
Signing and numbering editions, mounting, storage, and tool care.
Practical
Participants create a small series of prints exploring colour, surface, and format.
Outcome
Participants leave with practical lino printing skills, a carved block, finished prints, and confidence to continue printing at home or integrate lino into other creative work.
9th and 10th May 2026 10.30am- 3.30pm
Book your ticket there are limited spaces (Maximum 10 in the Class):
$220 per person - for ERAS Members
$250 per person - Non Members
or $245 become a ERAS member (includes workshop ticket)
Date
Saturday 9 May 2026 10:30 AM - Sunday 10 May 2026 3:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
ERAS Sunday School Hall
58 Cressey st, , Deniliquin NSW 2710
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