Printing for Enjoyment : Lino Printing Scottish Flora and Fauna.

For Enjoyment artist tutor, Julie Stephen is returning with another popular Lino printing workshop. This will be a relaxing and creative day, where participants will get the opportunity to carve an image into lino and create a selection of prints using water soluble printmaking inks around the theme of Scottish Flora a nd Fauna.

DURING THE WORKSHOP:

We will be learning how to cut and carve lino safely, using handheld tools to print with.

YOU CAN EXPECT TO:

• Sketch ideas and plan an image around the theme of Scottish Flora and Fauna.

• Learn how to use different printmaking equipment.

• Develop an understanding of the releif lino print process.

• Use different shaped tools to make a variety of marks, lines and patterns.

• Learn how to hand burnish prints with a wooden spoon.

• Printing with different coloured inks onto a variety of paper and card to create pleasing effects.

• Build confidence with layout, creating compostions and or repeat prints.

Returning attendees may wish to work on previous lino prints blocks and develop their colour reduction layers throughout the day.

For Enjoyment Workshops are inclusive, accessible and available to all abilities.

However, the sharp lino print tools are not suitable for young children. This printmaking workshop is suitable for beginners and those who are familar with the lino print process. Our tutor Julie, will provide advice and assistance throughout the day, with clear instructions and step by step demonstrations.

Our workshops are relaxed and friendly and we welcome new and returning participants.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The Printing for Enjoyment Workshops are 10:30am-3:30pm.

• Please wear old clothes and or bring an apron as printing inks can stain clothing.

• Please bring along a packed lunch, we will stop for a 30 minute lunch, but you are welcome to take breaks throughout the day.

• A materials and equipment are provided; however you may want to bring images to use as source materials for our theme.

• We continue to keep a Covid-19 safe environment in our workshops. If you are suffering from any symptoms which could be Covid related, please do not attend. If you are Covid postive, please do not attend the event, thank you.

Host or Publisher For Enjoyment CIC