Carve, ink and print your own festive designs in this hands-on lino printing session for adults. Across two cosy hours, you’ll learn safe carving techniques, how to transfer a design, and how to ink and print crisp, repeatable artwork—perfect for Christmas cards, gift tags, and wrapping accents. No experience needed; just bring your festive spirit! £25pp
You’ll leave with:
1–2 carved soft-cut lino blocks (A6–A5)
A small edition of hand-printed cards/tags
Confidence to keep printing at home
Great for: beginners, crafty nights out, DIY gift-makers.
What we cover
Choosing and simplifying a festive motif (trees, holly, stars, robins, baubles, gingerbread, Nordic patterns)
Transferring artwork to lino & safe carving with gouges
Inking (water-based relief ink), rolling, and hand-burnishing for sharp results
Clean registration and repeat printing on cards/tags
What’s included
Soft-cut lino, tracing paper, pencils
Brayers, barens, water-based block inks (festive palette)
Pre-cut blank cards, envelopes & gift tags
Practical bits
Duration: 2 hours
Age: 16+ (sharp tools used)
Skill level: Total beginners welcome
Clothing: Old clothes or short sleeves recommended
Refreshments: tea/coffee included (mince pie, if you’re feeling merry!)
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