Linocut Printmaking Workshops with Eve Sladdin

Learn the basics of linocut printmaking in the relaxed surroundings of my garden studio in Aberlady, East Lothian.

This beginner-friendly workshop takes place across two sessions over two weeks (2 hours per session, 4 hours total tuition). Splitting the workshop into two parts gives you time to continue carving at home between sessions before returning to focus on printing techniques and producing your final prints.

With a maximum of just two participants, the workshops are informal, hands-on, and designed to give plenty of individual guidance. They are ideal for complete beginners, senior school, college, or portfolio-preparation students wanting to develop printmaking skills, or friends, couples, and family members looking to try something creative together.

No previous experience is needed.

What’s Included
• Two small-group workshops (4 hours tuition in total)
• Your own basic linocut printmaking toolkit to keep
• Use of specialist tools and materials during the workshop
• A small edition of your own handmade linocut prints to take home
• Tea, coffee, and refreshments

Week One: Designing & Carving
• Learn the fundamentals of linocut printmaking
• Become familiar with carving tools and safe working techniques
• Develop a simple design suitable for lino printing
• Transfer and carve your design into a lino block

Between sessions, you’ll continue carving your lino block at home at your own pace, ready for printing the following week.

Week Two: Printing Your Linocut
• Add finishing touches to your lino block
• Learn about registration and print alignment
• Prepare your paper and pick your inks
• Practice inking and rolling techniques
• Try out my Woodzilla printing press
• Learn hand burnishing techniques for printing at home
• Create a small series of your own original prints

Workshop Details
• £120 per person
• Maximum of 2 participants
• Sessions are usually held in the evening, with occasional weekend afternoon dates available
• Please choose the workshop dates that suit you when booking. Additional dates may also be available upon request
• Workshops take place in Aberlady, East Lothian
• Full details for the workshops, including my address in Aberlady, will be provided by email shortly after booking
• If you have any questions before booking, feel free to get in touch via the contact form above.