Reduction Linocut

• The session is beginner friendly and we will use a pre-designed template to help you understand the reduction technique.

• Also suitable for those with previous linocut experience, who want to get a better understanding around the reduction technique.

• Perfect for those looking to start making linocuts with more than one colour.

• Complete beginners have successfully finished this workshop with great results!

• The pace is a little bit quicker than my ‘Introduction to Linocut’ workshop, so maybe consider that workshop if you are unsure.

• Linocut is a relief printmaking method that uses a carved block to print an image

• It’s a very mindful and relaxing technique.

• You don’t need to be good at art to achieve great results.

• You can get started with just a small amount of equipment.

• A reduction linocut uses just one block of lino to create multiple layers of colour. The block is reduced with each layer of printing, ultimately destroying the block and leaving you with a small but perfectly formed edition of linocut prints.

• All materials are provided, with access to professional-grade tools.

• 4 hours of specialist guidance by an experienced printmaker.

• Complimentary light refreshments (tea, coffee, juice, biscuits or cake).

• Print Club Voucher (worth £10) to redeem against a Print Club session - carry on printing and meet other printmakers!

• Each participant will take home a small edition of prints.

• A workshop handout will be emailed after the session.

• Understand the technique by using templates. What you learn in the session, you can continue to develop in your own practice.

• How to break down an image into layers of colour, so that you can work out the best order to carve and print.

• How to proof and test your next layer before committing to the print

• How to mask areas and apply colour in a selective and painterly style.

• Colour experimentation including how to do a gradient roll

• How to register your block and paper, to ensure accurate printing.

• Common mistakes and how to prevent them.

• A session aimed at complete beginners with no experience required.

• We’ll start with breaking down your chosen template image, and working out the layers of colour.

• You’ll then carve your your block and print the first layer of your edition.

• We’ll spend the session creating further layers in your print, reducing your block down, and printing each layer until complete.

• Proofs will be taken, to check the progress on the block before committing to the print.

• We’ll ink up our blocks and hand burnish our prints, or try using a printing press.

• Demonstrations will be provided throughout the session, with the opportunity to ask plenty of questions.

• The workshop is held in a beautiful and creative print studio, which is fully accessible. More information about my studio can be found here. Some sessions will be held in the Round Tower, located next door to my studio.

• Session capacity is kept small to ensure quality of teaching.

• A choice of prepared templates will be provided, so there is no need to bring an image.

• Printing can be messy! Bring an apron or wear something you don’t mind getting stained.

• All tools will be provided, but if you have any of your own you are welcome to bring them too.

• Bring a positive attitude to try something fun! There is no such thing as a stupid question and there is no pressure to make your best work in this session!

Frankie Brown has been creating linocuts and perfecting her craft for over ten years. She holds a BA (Hons) in Illustration, graduating from the University of Portsmouth in 2011.

Frankie Brown previously worked at Handprinted in Bognor Regis; providing studio assistance in several printmaking techniques, one-to-one tuition and teaching in her specialism of linocut.

Find out more about Frankie Brown here.

If you are unable to attend a workshop:

Please note that workshops are non-refundable, but I may be able to transfer you to another workshop date (space permitting) if you provide me with at least two week’s notice. If you are no longer able to attend your session, please email hello@frankiebrown.co.uk to discuss.

If you do not provide two week’s notice, unfortunately I cannot offer you a transfer to another date, or a refund.

Alternatively, you may sell your space to a friend, who can attend in your place.

My right to cancel a workshop:

Should I need to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, I will aim to give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. I will offer to transfer you to another session (space permitting) or a refund.

Unfortunately I cannot accept any liability for travel costs or any other costs incurred due to the cancellation.

• Age Restriction - Please note that this workshop is not suitable for children under 16, and you must be 16+ to attend.

• Hazards - Workshops are held in a working studio. We will be using sharp tools and operating equipment that could cause injury if incorrectly used. By booking onto a workshop you are agreeing to take full responsibility of your own health and safety. Health and safety will be covered as part of the session, so please observe the guidance provided and practice caution.

• Full Terms and Conditions for workshops can be found here.