Would you like to learn the art of linocut and create your own linocut Christmas cards? Come and join Northamptonshire-based linocut printmaker, Kat Lendacka. You will learn a new skill you can keep improving at home and you will leave with a batch of your own festive cards.

About linocut … and what you will do

Linocut is a printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum or vinyl is used for a relief surface.

You will be using a set of ABIG tools with changeable blades and wooden handles and a type of grey vinyl, Easy Carve, which can be easily bought online. The advantage of this type of vinyl is the contrast between the surface and the carved area. There are many brilliant water-based relief inks out there too. There is no smell and absolutely washable with warm water in kitchen sinks. It has never been easier to immerse yourself into linocut printing at home.

In 3 hours and 45 minutes, you will learn the basics of linocut. You will learn about carving tools, materials and where to buy them. You will learn how to transfer your drawing onto a carving block and how to make various marks with different tools, gain confidence and control. Finally, you will learn how to print your block using water based ink simply using a spoon. You will go home with a selection of greeting cards and prints.

Optional: You can purchase ABIG carving tools for £10.

What to bring

Just bring yourself (and maybe some packed lunch!). We will take a short break around midday.

What is included

All materials and tools are included.

Cost

£50 per person. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, age 18+. Spaces limited to 8.

How to book

To secure your place(s), please contact the tutor, Kat Lendacka direct. Call 07976 709831 or email lendack@yahoo.com. Or you can book online.

About the tutor

Kat is a linocut printmaker living and working in rural Northamptonshire. Her linocuts combine her love of nature, architecture and storytelling. Born and raised in a beautiful old town, Litomerice in the Czech Republic, she is inspired by the imagery from her childhood. When she is not working in her home studio, she loves to go on adventures with her two daughters and her beloved Spot, the whippet.

Follow her on Facebook: Kat Lendacka Printmaker or Instagram: @lendacka

Gift vouchers

You can now purchase a linocut workshop voucher for Kat’s course. It is available from Kat’s website www.katlendacka.com.