Workshops

Lino cutting tools on a work bench with ink rollers

Come and join me for a fun, relaxing day of lino printing in a small group of 4 in my home and studio in Maidenhead, Berkshire.ย No art background or printmaking experience is needed.

This is an introductory workshop on paper, aimed at the absolute beginner, or those who might have dabbled at school and forgotten it all! The group is kept small so that I can help you as much as you need.

You never know, maybe youโ€™ll catch the lino printing bug like me!

What does the day involve?

The morningโ€ฆ

We will start the day by looking at an overview of lino printing and practise simple carving techniques and mark making together on a scrap piece of lino (I use the traditional grey lino as it cuts easily, I love it). This part will be at my kitchen table.

You will then plan a print from a drawing or photo of your choice (you can trace this if youโ€™re not confident drawing from scratch). Then we’ll transfer your design onto lino.

Weโ€™ll talk about which bits to carve away and which bits to print (sometimes the hardest part to get your head around!)

Following all that tuition you can sit and enjoy a relaxing couple of hours carving your block (with some nice chilled music, a hot drink and biscuits of course!)

After lunchโ€ฆ

After a short break for a packed lunch weโ€™ll get to the messy, fun bit, printing in my garden studio! All by hand, the old fashioned way (with inks, rollers and the back of a wooden spoon or a burnishing tool).

You will come away with up to five prints (depending how speedily you work!) to frame or gift as a card perhaps.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are complimentary, but please bring a packed lunch

All materials, equipment, paper and inks are provided.

What do I need to bring with me?

  • An apron (or an old shirt will do)
  • A drawing or photo measuring 15 x 15cm that you would like to work from. Any theme goes: landscapes, portraits, botanical themes, still life, pet portraits: you can print whatever you would like to have on your wall at home! 
  • Packed lunch

Lino printing workshop cost: ยฃ85 per person.

Or let me know if you would like to book a group on a different date.

Dates for 2025:

Christmas lino printing – Tuesday, 11th November, 10 โ€“ 4pm โ€“ 1 space.

Christmas lino printing – Tuesday, 25th November, 10 – 4pm – 2 spaces.

Come and print a Christmas card design or Christmas gift tags!

Beginners lino printing – Thursday, 22nd January 2026, 10 – 4pm – 4 spaces.

More 2026 dates coming soonโ€ฆ


Over 18โ€™s only