The First Cut - lino cutting for beginners & rusty printmakers

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Description

Next promoted dates: Friday 9th February 2024 - fully booked. Saturday 10th February 2024 - fully booked. Saturday 20th April 2024 - fully booked. Friday 17th May 2024 - fully booked. Saturday 8th June - fully booked. Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires a minimum of specialist equipment. Many of us may remember creating our first linocut during our Art lessons at secondary school. If you are looking to learn a new creative skill, but need a process that can be “picked up and put down” and fitted around a busy life, this may well be the technique you have been looking for. Working from your chosen images, this one day workshop will introduce you to one colour lino cutting and printing. This is the perfect introduction to this addictive print process, with a particular focus on how you may continue developing your skills in your own home. However, if you have previous experience of lino cutting, but would benefit from a few prompts and reminders, it’s likely that you would be able to progress quicker and develop a two colour lino print. We will cover developing ideas into designs, safe cutting techniques, alongside hand printing. Single colour prints can also be developed by printing onto coloured backgrounds and exploring collage techniques. Join Liz Wellby at her beautiful studio on the edge of the Peak District. The Slipper Studio is beautifully presented with handcrafted workbenches, a wood burner and views down into the village. About the Tutor Liz Wellby is a versatile and experienced artist, teacher and maker, with a particular interest in sculpture and printmaking. Following the completion of a Fine Arts degree at Loughborough University and subsequent post-graduate studies, she returned to Derbyshire, where for over 25 years she has lived and worked. Liz now lives and works on the edge of the Peak District, kept company by her husband and cat called Bert. It is possible to arrange this workshop on different dates; should you wish to book 3 to 5 places for friends and family, the cost is £85* per person or £125* each for 2 people; please contact me via ‘message the tutor’ if this is of interest. * Please be aware that prices will increase in 2024 to £89 and £130.

What's included in the price?

Tuition, materials and use of equipment, with refreshments provided throughout the day, at £89 per person, for a maximum of 4; just bring your lunch. Please select 'Chat with the maker' if you would like to contact the course organiser in advance of booking with any queries or requests. *COVID19 update It seems appropriate to maintain a number of sensible measures at The Slipper Studio: the studio will be well ventilated and hand sanitiser will be available.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

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Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Teenagers
  • Daytime (weekdays)
  • Intermediate level
  • Romantic
  • Weekends
  • Father's Day
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
  • Christmas
  • Hen dos
  • Mother's Day
  • Stag dos
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Tutor can travel
  • Suitable for all abilities
  • Corporate days out & team building
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Venue

The Slipper Studio, Carsington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4BY