Linocut Masterclass: Handprinted Greetings Cards

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Linocut Masterclass: Handprinted Greetings Cards

Course
56 Lessons

This special masterclass teaches you everything that you need to know about creating your own greetings cards using linocut. It covers the whole process in detail from preparing designs, to cutting the lino, inking and of course printing your finished cards. Plus there are plenty of top tips, ways to find inspiration, advanced techniques, further projects and advice on tools and materials along the way.

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Join me to make your own linocut greetings cards...

I am so excited to open up my home studio and show you my exact technique and process for making high-quality linocut greetings cards. This masterclass is a practical, yet fun deep-dive into linocutting.

I cover the basics including cutting, inking and printing but also often-overlooked areas such as how to find inspiration for designs, selecting the right tools and materials, using multiple blocks for printing, exploring colour and how to finish and present your greetings cards like a pro!

Suitable for beginners to linocut or anyone looking to make beautiful greetings cards you would be proud of.

You just need a few simple tools and materials and you are good to go... I can't wait to see you there!

Susan

Learn Linocutting with me!

As an author of two Amazon. no1 bestselling books on linocut (Learning Linocut, 2011 and Beginners Guide to Linocut, 2018) I invite you to join me for this special masterclass that focusses on creating mini works of art in the form of linocut greetings cards.

Watch the video to find out more.

Here's what we get up to...

This special masterclass is PACKED full of advice and practical demonstrations as I open up my home studio and show you my exact processes and techniques as a linocut artist. The course is broken down into six separate sections that each explain a stage of the process. Each section is further broken down into lessons and videos, which you can work through in order and tick off as you go along.

With detailed explanations and over-head videos of me preparing, cutting and printing, this really is the perfect class for those wishing to be truly proficient in Linocut.

Master designing for cards

Create colour blends

Learn how to carve text into lino

Experiment will full-card designs

Work with multiple block designs

Play with colour..

By the end of the masterclass you will:

Understand exactly what linocut is.
Gain a thorough understanding of the tools and materials needed to handprint a greetings card using lino including some lino alternatives.
Have a good idea of how to create a design for a greetings card.
Be competent in transferring a design onto a block using carbon and tracing paper.
Be competent in cutting the lino including knowledge of how to hold a linocutter and what cutting tools to select for different marks.
Understand exactly how to ink a small linocut block using a roller.
Know how to hand-burnish a piece of lino using a wooden spoon.
Have created a registration board and know how to use it.
Have created at least one single-colour linocut greetings cards (and hopefully plenty more!!).
Be able to create a two-colour print.
Have some fun greetings cards projects to work on and the knowledge to continue your linocut practice further.

Aims and Objectives

I aim to cover a LOT in this masterclass, but don't worry - it's broken down into logical and practical bite-sized pieces.

Here is a summary of the main aims and objectives of the masterclass.

Don't just take my word for it!

Here is what some of my students say about this masterclass:

"I have been following 'Learning Linocut' for quite a while now and have always loved seeing Susan Yeates' linocut work and beautiful products pop up on my Instagram feed. When she recently released her new masterclass for linocutting I knew I had to join and learn more. I am so glad I did! The masterclass is full of amazing tips and knowledge with really well structured modules starting with the tools and basics, leading up to the advanced techniques. It made the whole process easy to follow along and a joy to watch. She goes into so much detail so you have a full understanding of linocutting, and the videos demonstrating everything were brilliant! I loved how she went into detail of the many ways you can be creative with your linocut too and shared a whole range of resources. The masterclass is brilliant and I highly recommend it. You can go at your own pace too as there is no deadline for accessing the course. Perfect! Five star rating from me."

Nicola Jane, November 2020

Julie Gray, June 2021

"This was a fabulous course. The tutorials gave the right level of instruction and information to enable me to successfully complete it. It encouraged me to go on to make more cards for family and friends, thank you."

Abbie, Sept 2021

"I enjoyed this course it was well taught, detailed and fun. Thank you."

Louise Chipp, Nov 2020

"This online course is fantastic and amazing value for money. I have learnt such a lot from it already."

Section 1: Introduction

Introduction and Contents

Preview

What the Course Covers

Preview

Why Greetings Cards?

Preview

Aims and Objectives of the Course

Getting to Know Each Other

What is Linocut?

Tools and Materials Required

Section 2: Design Ideas and Inspiration

Welcome to Section 2

Greetings Card Examples

Where to Get Inspiration

Image Interpretation

Creating Designs: Demonstration 1

Creating Designs: Demonstration 2

Section 3: Preparing and Cutting the Block

Welcome to Section 3

All About Lino

Cutting Tools in Detail

Transfer a Design to the Lino

Transfer Design Example 2

Cutting Tips

Bonus: Tuesday Tip

Cutting Demonstration 1

TIP - Trimming the Block

Cutting Demonstration 2

Bonus Video: Cutting Demo (Sunshine Card)

Section 4: Inking and Handprinting

Welcome to Section 4

All About Inks

About Paper

Inking the Block

Preview

Inking/Printing Using Ink Pads

Rainbow Rolling

Video: Applying the Colour Blend (Close-Up)

Printing Demonstration 1

Printing Demonstration 2

Registration

Second Registration Board

Registration Board Alternatives

Colour

Printing the Final Cards

Applying Two Colours

Printing Demonstration 2

Relief Press Demo

Section 5: Advanced Techniques

Welcome to Section 5

A Two Block Print

Transferring the Design to Two Blocks

Cutting The Two-Block Design

Printing the Two-Colour Card

Digitising Your Designs

Project: Linocut Lettering

Project: Hand Lettering

Project: Hand Colouring

Section 6: Presentation and Final Thoughts

Welcome to Section 6

Folding and Finishing Cards

Presentation of Cards

Selling Your Cards

Behind the Scenes: Creating a Card Collection

Thank You and Final Thoughts

Why Greetings Cards?

There is nothing more special than gifting someone a handmade card you have created from scratch yourself. This could be a birthday, a thank you or a special occasion such as Christmas or Valentines.

I see greetings cards as pocket-sized pieces of art that can be small and simple to create as well as complex and detailed for more experienced printmakers. They are completely unique and in a world where we don’t send letters much any more – a handmade card truly is something special.

For people starting out with the technique of linocut, greetings cards can be a fantastic place to begin your learning as they are quick to create and less daunting than creating a full scale 'piece of art'. Cards can also be a fun way to experiment, with little or no pressure - if it goes 'wrong' never mind, just start again and create a new card.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for:

Anyone looking to make high quality handprinted greetings cards using lino.
Beginners to the technique looking to get started.
Anyone who has been ‘dabbling’ with Linocut and wants a structured course to follow.
People looking for deeper insight into the tools and materials needed for linocutting.
Anyone wanting to see my own process as a linocut artist as I open up my home studio and sketchbooks and show you my methodology.
Those looking to gain a thorough understanding of single-coloured lino printing (and wanting a easy-to-follow introduction to two-colours).
People looking for a new art or craft that can easily be done from home in a small space.
Anyone wanting to join a community of other linocut enthusiasts as we have a special 'Linocut Facebook Group' for this masterclass and all my linocut courses.

Why I created this course...

I have created this special masterclass as I constantly get asked for information on linocut and online tuition. To help me shape this specific course, I created a detailed survey in September 2020 to get feedback from my followers and students on specifically what people wanted to learn and how they wanted to learn it.

The results:

This detailed online masterclass that focusses on a single project, is pre-recorded so you can study at your own pace, doesn’t break the bank and yet covers the essentials on how to make linocuts.

In this fact-packed course I do aim to cover a LOT because I simply love sharing my knowledge on this subject and from the feedback I get from my two linocut books I know there are so many people out there interested in making linocut prints but don’t know where to start.

This whole course has been created filmed from my home studio where I live in Surrey in the UK. It is a small compact space and as I welcome you into my home and my studio I hope you have a lot of fun and learn a lot about linocut and making greetings cards.

Join me to make your own cards.

This masterclass is PACKED full of videos, tutorials, expert advice and guidance to get the most out of your linocutting. You will be producing greetings cards good enough to sell in no time!

Understand the tools and materials required in depth

Learn about registration (making things line up!)

Play with colour to change the look and feel of a design

Plenty of examples and suggestions

Fun projects to explore your skills further

Learn expert inking techniques

Instant access - start today!

By enrolling on the course, you gain instant access to the online learning portal where you will find all of your course materials and guidance. This includes explanatory videos with me, demonstration videos, written instructions, plenty of images, tips, suggestions and projects.

This is a self-paced online course meaning that you can whizz through it quickly or take your time and savour each video. Watch the videos when it is convenient for you and come back to tutorials again and again for refreshers and reminders ('lifetime' access included). This really is the most super-flexible way to learn - all from the comfort of your own home!

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

How long do I have access to the course?

Forever! Once you've enrolled and paid, you'll have access to the course material for as long as you need. So devour it all in one weekend or take things slow. It's your choice!

What if I'm unhappy with my purchase?

Well, I would be sad. But if you're really unhappy with the course, just email me within 14 days to get a full refund.

I still have a question, how can I contact you?

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Send me an email at hello@susanyeates.co.uk

What is a Masterclass?

A masterclass is different to one of my normal courses as it is packed full of more content and information and really hones in on a specific project or technique. These are some of my most detailed and in depth courses on a subject. You will still be able to finish this course in a set period of time such as a few weeks, depending on how quickly you work.

What tools and materials do I need for this course?

A full materials list will be included as part of this course as will an in depth discussion (with videos) on specialist materials such as lino, cutting tools, inks and paper. After watching the videos you will be able to make informed decisions on what to buy. Essentially though you will need paper (or card), lino, cutting tools, inks and a roller as well as basic art materials such as pencils, tracing paper, carbon paper, masking tape, a wooden spoon and some pens.