This is the Beginning NOT the End!

This is the Beginning NOT the End!

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Learning Linocut: A Foundation Course in Linocut Printing

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Module 1 - Getting Started

  • Welcome to the Course! 3
  • Getting to Know Each Other63
  • Facebook Support Group
  • What is Linocut?
  • Studio Tour: My Home Studio Space
  • Laying Out Your Workspace
  • We’ve just planted a tree!5

Module 2 - Tools Out!

  • Tools and Materials Overview
  • Full Materials List (PDF Download)2
  • All About Lino2
  • Alternative Blocks
  • Cutting Tools5
  • Printing Ink
  • Paper2

Module 3 - Any Ideas?

  • Finding Inspiration: An Introduction
  • Start a Sketchbook
  • Exercise: Who What Why Where
  • Where to Source Inspiration (A Heirarchy)2
  • Work From a Photo
  • TIP: Using Templates
  • Reading List (video)
  • Full Linocut Reading List (PDF)
  • Sketchbook Tour and Examples
  • Project: Generate a Design10
  • Demonstration: Cups Designing Part 11
  • Demonstration: Cups Designing Part 2

Module 4 - Cut the Block

  • Cutting Tips and Safety Advice
  • Try Your Tools
  • Prepping the Block
  • TIP: Cut Lino to Size
  • Exercise: Cutting Practice
  • Image Interpretation6
  • TIP: Creating an Irregular Shaped Block
  • TIP: Cutting Dots into Lino
  • Project: Pattern Sampler7
  • Carving Demonstration 1: Floating Cups3
  • Carving Demonstration 2: A5 Cup Print9

Module 5 - Let's Get Inky

  • Basic Inking and Printing8
  • Troubleshooting Printing2
  • What is Registration?3
  • Cleaning Up1
  • Drying Prints
  • Demonstration: Using the Slama Press 6
  • Demonstration: Using a Mini 3D-Printed Etching Press
  • Demonstration: Using A Relief Press
  • Printing an Edition of Prints
  • Demonstration: “Tea for Two” (Two Blue Cups)
  • Demonstration: “Tea for Two” (Printing the Edition)
  • Project: Print an Edition4
  • Demonstration: Creating an A5 Registration Board
  • Demonstration: Printing the A5 Cup Print1

Module 6 - Colour Play

  • Basic Colour Theory
  • Colour Mixing
  • Rainbow Roll (Creating a Colour Blend)
  • Hand Colouring
  • Chine Colle1
  • Background Colour
  • Coloured Paper
  • Project: Colour Mix Magic

Module 7 - Lino Without Limits

  • Welcome to Module 7
  • Project: A Patchwork print
  • Project: Totally Text
  • Presenting Your Work
  • Selling Your Work
  • This is the Beginning NOT the End!
  • Feedback Form: Did You Enjoy This Course?