Creative Bird Making

Looking to unleash your creativity and have some fun with friends?

Join our creative lead Hanna Wood in this interactive workshop to create stunning garden birds using everyday materials.

Don’t worry if you are a beginner, Hanna will guide you through the basics and share expert tips that she’s gained through her experience and own experimentation.

During class, you’ll learn:

• The easy way to transfer your design onto your block
• How to safely carve your block to get the best out of your design
• The right way to ink your block
• Different ways of printing your block using a press or by hand
• How to use colour and pattern to bring your design to life

You’ll be working with Silk Cut Lino, a material used by professional artists, rather than the white silicone blocks typically offered in other printing workshops.

Through this workshop, you’ll not only learn new skills but also have the opportunity to express yourself artistically. You’ll take home your carved block and a series of colourful prints that you can frame or give to friends/family as a special handmade gift. You’ll have the skills to continue printing your lino block at home.

Knowledge required

This workshop welcomes beginners or those wanting to kickstart their printmaking journey.

What you’ll get

• All materials and tools are supplied, including Silk Cut Lino, inks, printmaking papers and consumables.
• You’ll create your own lino block and make a series of prints from it.

What to bring

• Apron and nametag.
• Lunch and drinks.
• A simple image for your linocut design (size approx. 10cm x 15cm) – this can be supplied if you don’t have any ideas.
• Visual diary/notebook, pencil and eraser.
• Wear comfortable closed-in shoes.