Linocut Printmaking - Gosport Discovery Centre - Friday 25th April, 2nd, 9th and 16th May 2025 - 10.00am

Linocut Printmaking

Gosport Discovery Centre

Friday 25th April, 2nd, 9th and 16th May 2025

10.00am to 1.00pm

To create multi coloured lino cut images by layering up colours. Carve multiple lino blocks to build up block colours and details. Experiment with shape and colour.

• Plan a multi colour image, paying attention to the addition of colour
• Create multiple designs and transfer them to linocut blocks
• Carve multiple linocut blocks
• Ink up and print the image onto paper
• Experiment with composition and placement of objects within a print

Who is this course for: This course is intended for anyone who has previously attended our linocut print making for beginners course or anyone with experience in lions print making

How will I learn: Through drawing, carving, printing and having fun. We will also talk about different styles of artwork and what you are interested in

How will I be assessed: By creating a series of images and looking back at what has and hasn’t worked through the duration of the course. We will also be discussing the work and looking at other artists for inspiration

What shall I bring: Listed are ideas of what you’ll need, a variety is good:
•An A5 or A4 sketchbook or loose paper.
•Pencils within the H to 8B range (one or two)
•Rubber
•Pencil sharpener
•Sharpie marker
•Ruler
•Any Lino cutting equipment you may already own

Next Steps: further lino courses or workshops through Learning in Libraries, attendance at the drop in lino sessions at Fareham Library

If a learner decides to withdraw from a course before a course begins, the following charges should be made:

• 5 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued

Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.

You will be contacted by a member of the learning in Libraries team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.

Please note that due to circumstances outside of our control we may need to move this course online. Please give consent to your image appearing on our virtual learning environment Zoom.

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