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Lino Reduction Printmaking Workshop

Lino Reduction Printmaking Workshop with Jenny Mason-Gunning ARBSA. Participants will learn lino reduction plate making and printing, exploring multi-layer colour techniques using safe, professional methods suitable for home or studio practice. Learners will develop the ability to carve multiple layers from a single lino block, understanding how to plan and sequence colours, register each layer accurately, ink and roll consistently, and print both by hand and using a press. They will gain confidence in controlling colour, detail, and alignment across several print stages. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above Ideal for beginners and experienced artists Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taught Gain a clear understanding of the full reduction printing process, from design and block preparation through to multi-layer printing Explore tools, carving techniques, safe handling, ink mixing, rolling methods, and professional registration systems Learn to use registration pins and tabs, and how to maintain accurate alignment throughout the reduction process Produce a small edition Leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue lino reduction at home, using either hand printing or a press Course outline for the day Morning activity Short introduction and talk on reduction linocut, tools, ink, papers, and registration Demonstration of designing and carving the fist layer of the lino block Participants will begin carving their own lino block and...