Lino Printing: Christmas Cards

Art With Bianca.

Wrap yourself in the warmth of a cosy Christmas workshop and the satisfying art of Lino printing.

In this creative session, you’ll get to design, carve, and print your own unique seasonal card designs. Picture a day filled with the comforting scent of ink and the gentle rhythm of carving, all while creating something truly personal for your loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave with beautiful hand-printed cards and a feeling of festive accomplishment.

Arrive for 9:30am to start at 10am – 3:30pm (30 min lunch)
Refreshments will be provided but learners will need to provide own lunch.

Resources Required:

For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.

(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.

It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.

Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.

*Soft cut or traditional Lino sheets

*Printing ink

*Inking roller

*Lino cutting tools.

OR

Learners can purchase a starter set for Lino printing like this: https://amzn.eu/d/eDjXpnn which has everything you need to create two single block designs, this set comes with black ink. (other colour inks are available to purchase separately).

*Plain cards and envelopes like this: https://amzn.eu/d/1KJT32b (These cards are ivory in colour, you can buy any colour plain cards you like as long as your ink shows up against it).

Old clothing or an apron is advised

*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.