Beginner-Friendly Lino Print Workshop - Print a Tote-Bag

Join printmaker and illustrator Abbie Lois for a relaxed and welcoming lino printing workshop, where you’ll design, carve and hand-print your own cotton-tote bag.

Perfect for book lovers, curious beginners, and creatives looking to try something new, this session offers a calm and encouraging introduction to the art of relief printmaking. No prior experience is needed!

You’ll be guided step-by-step through the full lino printing process, from transferring your design to carving safely and confidently, before inking up and pulling your final prints by hand. During the workshop, you’ll learn helpful tips and tricks to help you make the most out of the lino printing process.

An assortment of inspiration imagery will be provided on the day, but you’re very welcome to bring your own ideas if you’d like to personalise your design. You'll be carving either a few small repeat patterns on lino measuring 75x75mm, or a larger, standalone design on lino measuring 150x100mm (there will even be a 200x150mm size lino if you're feeling really ambitious!). You can plan an image to fit in those dimensions if you wish, but please feel free to come along to the class and try dream up a spontaneous design!

What you’ll learn

• The basics of lino printing tools and materials
• How to create a simple, effective design for printing
• Safe and confident lino carving techniques
• How to successfully print onto fabric using hand-printing methods

What’s included

• All materials to print your own tote-bag
• Two cotton tote bags to print on (a charge of £1 extra per tote bag if you'd like to print more than 2)
• Guidance and demonstrations throughout the session

You’ll leave with your own hand-printed cotton tote bag and the skills to continue lino printing at home.

Group Size

To keep the workshop relaxed and supportive, places are limited to 10 participants.

Who it’s for

• Beginners curious about lino printing
• Improvers who want to develop their printmaking skills
• Anyone who enjoys handmade crafts and creative workshops - bring a friend!

Duration

4 hours, but please allow some wiggle room at the end of the class in the case that it runs a little later than planned.

What to bring

• Clothes you don’t mind getting a little inky
• An apron if you prefer
• Any design ideas or inspiration you’d like to explore (optional - see notes above)

At the end of the workshop, there will be the opportunity to purchase a beginner-friendly relief printing starter pack so you can continue carving and printing at home. Alternatively, a full materials list can be emailed to you so you can source tools in your own time.

Studio Hagstone workshops are rooted in thoughtful making and shared creativity. Expect a friendly atmosphere, small-group guidance, and some handprinted bookmarks at the end of the session that you designed yourself!

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