Carve & Print: How-To One-Colour Linocut

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Carve & Print: How-To One-Colour Linocut

Name: Carve & Print: How-To One-Colour Linocut
Brand: Kessya Gregory
Price: 120.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Turn a drawing into a hand-carved linocut block, then ink it and pull your own handmade relief prints on paper. In this four-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to transfer a design, use V-tools and U-tools safely, refine and proof your block, and build an even layer of relief ink for hand printing. You’ll leave with your carved block and finished prints, plus an introduction to how the same process can be used for printing on garments and fabric.

All Materials Included

Linoleum blocks, carving tools, bench hooks, water-based relief inks, brayers, fine-art paper and printing supplies are provided.

ART HUB

Hands-on workshop at the Urban Art Collective Art Hub.

Small Class Size

6 minimum · 12 maximum

SKILL LEVEL

No Experience Needed

WORKSHOP RUNDOWN

Phase 1: History, Tools & Design Transfer

Get introduced to linocut and the essential tools used in relief printing. Develop a simple design directly on the block or transfer a 4 × 6-inch sketch onto the linoleum in preparation for carving.

Phase 2: Safe Carving & Gouge Techniques

Learn how V-tools and U-tools create different lines, shapes and textures while practising safe carving techniques. Use a bench hook to stabilize your block and keep your hands safely behind the cutting edge as you begin carving your design.

Phase 3: Block Refinement & Proofing

Refine line work, clear background areas and add texture before preparing the block for printing. Pull a test proof to see how your carving translates onto paper and make final adjustments where needed.

Phase 4: Ink, Print & Explore

Roll out water-based relief ink with a brayer and pull handmade impressions onto fine-art paper. Review your finished prints and see how the same carved block can also be used to print onto garments and fabric.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By The End Of This Workshop, You Will:

Understand the basic tools and process used in linocut relief printing.
Transfer or draw a design onto a linoleum block.
Use V-tools and U-tools safely and with greater control.
Refine and proof a carved block before final printing.
Ink a linocut block and pull handmade relief prints onto paper.
Understand how linocut blocks can also be used for printing on garments and fabric.
Leave with your carved block and a collection of finished prints.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kessya Gregory

Kessya Gregory is a graphic designer and artist working across digital design, screen printing and block printing. Some days it’s pixels, some days it’s ink, and some days it’s both.

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Optional Sketch or Reference: Bring a simple 4 × 6-inch drawing or reference image you would like to turn into a linocut, or develop something new during the workshop.
Ink-Friendly Clothing: Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting ink on.
Age Requirement: This workshop is open to participants aged 14 and up.

Have a question about the course or need to discuss accessibility or accommodations before class? Contact us at learn@urbanartcollective.ca.

Parking is available at 1088 Somerset St W at the UAC Art Gallery, as well as at 50 Bayswater Ave. The parking area at 50 Bayswater is accessed from Somerset St W, not from Bayswater Avenue.

Cancellation Policy

14+ days before the first class: Full refund to your original payment method.
7–13 days before: Full-value UAC LAB credit.
Less than 7 days before: No refund or credit.

Registrations can be transferred to another person at no charge before the class begins. Missed classes or sessions are not eligible for refunds, credits or individual make-up classes.

If UAC LAB cancels a class, you can choose a full refund or full-value UAC LAB credit. If we reschedule and the new date does not work for you, you may also request a refund or credit.

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