About this Event
A cosy evening of festive printmaking at Mustard & Gray Studio, Condover, Shropshire.
Fancy making your Christmas cards a little more personal this year?
Join us in our lovely countryside studio for a relaxed and creative evening learning how to design, carve and print your very own Christmas cards using traditional linocut techniques.
Whether you're completely new to linocut or have tried it before, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, get creative and enjoy a little festive making.
We'll guide you through the whole process, from sketching out your Christmas-inspired design and transferring it onto lino, to safely carving your block, inking it up and printing your cards.
Think Christmas trees, stars, winter wildlife, festive foliage or something completely your own!
You'll have plenty of time to experiment with your design and print a lovely selection of handmade cards to take home, ready to send to friends and family.
What you'll learn
- How to create a design suitable for linocut printing
- How to transfer your design onto a lino block
- How to use linocutting tools safely and confidently
- Different carving techniques to create interesting marks and textures
- How to ink and print your design onto cards
- Tips for achieving beautiful, consistent prints
What's included?
- All tools and materials
- Blank cards and printing inks
- Use of our printing presses
- Friendly, step-by-step tuition
- Tea, coffee and cake
- Your own handmade Christmas cards to take home!
Workshop details
Location: Mustard & Gray Studio, Condover, Shropshire
Time: 6pm–9pm
Price: £35 per person
Suitable for: Complete beginners and anyone who enjoys getting creative.
A little about our studio
Our workshops take place in our welcoming countryside studio in Condover, just outside Shrewsbury.
We keep our groups small and friendly, so there's plenty of time for individual guidance, questions and experimenting. Whether you're coming on your own or with a friend, you'll be made very welcome.
There's plenty of free parking, and we'll keep the kettle on!
Come and enjoy a little festive creativity and leave with something truly handmade this Christmas.
We can't wait to welcome you!
Zoe
Event venue & nearby stays
Mustard and Gray, Swain Cottage, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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