Printmaking - Multiblock Linoprinting - Beeston Library - Adult Learning

About this course

In Multi-block lino printing several blocks are used to create one print. Each block is cut with a different element of the overall design and inked in a different colour, then printed over the top of each other to create a multicolour print. It is an ideal process for printmakers with some experience, who are interested in an image with more clarity and freedom to experiment than reduction lino. It is also suitable for beginners as the design can be tailored to individual needs. 

During the course you will be introduced to the design process needed to make your separate blocks and how to ink and register your blocks when printing. You can experiment with a range of different colourways and exploit the fact that you can print one colour over another to build complexity in the image.   

You will learn and explore the process through looking at and discussing other printmakers work and by demonstrations, personal experimentation and individual tuition on how to design, cut and print your image onto paper.  

By the end of the course everyone will have produced professional printed images to sell or give as gifts. 

By the end of the course, you will: 

• Be able to design, cut and print an effective multiblock lino print. 
• Be able to experiment with different colourways to create a series of prints. 
• Discuss the range of different approaches and techniques used by practicing printmakers. 
• Use printmaking equipment and the press safely. 
• Have confidence in your own creative skills and ability. 

Learners should bring:

• Apron or big shirt 
• B and 2B Pencil, rubber (WH Smiths Amazon) 
• A4 cartridge paper pad Daler Rowney (red and yellow cover) or similar ( WH Smiths, The Range, HobbyCraft, Amazon) or other papers of your choice. 
• A4 tracing paper ( WH Smiths, The Range, Amazon) 
• 2/3 x A5  Easy Cut Lino (blue and originally from specialist crafts)(sold by different suppliers online) 
• A Baren (if you have one) 
• Ternes Burton pins and tabs. Handprinted, Jacksons, Ternes Burton. (all online). 
• Pack of disposable Gloves- vinyl or nitrile (B&M Bargains, DIY stores, Amazon). 

Suggested Reading for the course: 

• Linocut A Creative Guide to Making Creative Prints Sam Marshall 
• Linocut for Artists and Designers Nick Morley 
• Plants and Places by Angie Lewin 

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

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• By phone: 01623 677 200
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