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Creative Highlights – Lino Printed Christmas Cards with Chine Collé

Chine collé is a fun lino printing technique, combining collage with lino printing. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a traditional art form, which is mindful and relaxing.

Event Date

30 November 2024

Description

Artist Carrie Dennison will take you through the methods of traditional lino printing, as well as the fun addition of adding collage to your lino prints. Your finished Christmas cards will be both beautiful and unique!

You will go home with a set of around six Christmas cards ready to go in the post, and you will also learn how to continue making more greetings cards at home using your finished lino carving. Designs will be supplied or you can bring along your own (if bringing your own, please be aware that the maximum size is 9cm x 9cm).

This half-day workshop is suitable for beginners, as full instruction on lino carving and printing will be given.

Important information
The workshop will be 3 – 3.5 hours long
There will be a break during the workshop
Refreshments will be provided
All materials will be provided
Blockprinting ink will be used that can stain clothes, therefore please wear something you don’t mind getting messy!
If you would like to bring your own design, maximum size 9cm x 9cm