This is a lovely introduction to both lino cutting, a printmaking process, and creating your own textiles!

On this course Lydia will talk through the basic techniques, how the materials work and what you need (including where to get it) to complete the course and carry on lino-cutting and printing fabric at home. Her mission is to get you printing!

The method is very straight-forward, accessible for all abilities and easy to do at home… as printing goes, it’s pretty un-messy too! You will have the opportunity to explore your own designs and mix your own colours as well as using Lydia’s own linocuts and woodcut printing blocks. If you have your own woodcut blocks you are welcome to bring these too, just make sure they are clearly labelled or you have a photograph of yours so they don’t get muddled.

Everyone will get a kit to take home to continue to play: *5 Lino-cutting Tools * 2 pieces of Soft-Cut Lino * 1 Inking Tray *3 paint sponges * 50ml fabric paint.. There will also be 1 tea towel and 1 tote bag to print on during class.

Abilities

This course is suitable for anyone, no creative experience required!

 Course information

10.00-16.00 - we’ll break in the middle for lunch.

£90 including a kit to take home - This includes *5 Lino-cutting Tools * 2 pieces of Soft-Cut Lino * 1 Inking Tray *3 paint sponges * 50ml fabric paint.. There will also be 1 tea towel and 1 tote bag to print on during class.

 Location:

Friends Meeting House, Butter Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2LE

There is parking on site. The venue is 1 mile from Dorking West Train Station.

There are local cafes and shops to buy lunch. There is also a kitchen on site and you are welcome to bring your own lunch.

Photos

We may take pictures during classes which may be used on our social media feeds and later in publicity. If you wish not to be in photographs please us know at the start of the class.

What to bring

Design ideas! What you make on this course is up to you. You are welcome to bring inspiration and ideas but bear in mind that these may need adapting according to the time available and skills required. Lydia will be able to guide you on the day whether you come with ideas or not!

You are welcome to bring your own textiles to print on too; T-shirts, pillow cases, fabric. They need to be cotton, washed and pale colours work best, it doesn't need to be new.

Cancellations

Cancellation Policy: 100% refund if place is cancelled up to 72 hours before the course. 50% refund for cancellations thereafter. IF for any reason Lydia or the venue are required to cancel, 100% refund will be made