Course Description
In this workshop you will learn how to create and print a linocut and enhance your print by adding printed textures using a range of materials – a process known as relief collagraph.
No experience is needed as you will be guided through the process step by step and given individual advice.
In the morning you will create and cut out your design using soft cut lino and a selection of textured materials. The afternoon will be devoted to printing your design with lots of opportunity to experiment with over-laying colours and textures. This technique does not require a printing press so could easily be repeated at home. Images will be available for you to work from or you are welcome to bring your own photos or drawings.

What you will learn
How to create a design
How to transfer your design onto lino
Techniques for carving out your lino design
How to mix and roll out ink
Printing techniques
How to select and print textures to enhance your lino print

Please bring an apron or old shirt to protect your clothes.

Important information for workshop participants

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. If you are attending a full day workshop there will be time to go into Ulverston for lunch, or you may like to bring a packed lunch with you. On Saturday and Sunday the Printfest Vintage Bakes café at The Coro will be open for lunches and other refreshments.

Please bring an apron or wear old clothes – printmaking can be messy!

Before attending it would be helpful to have a think about what images you would like to produce and bring along some sources of inspiration. If you are struggling to think of ideas your tutor will be able to help and will have some source materials you can use at the workshop.

You are also entitled to free entry to the main exhibition (Saturday & Sunday).

Your tutor:
Sue Leech is a printmaker based in Grange-over-Sands on the edge of the Lake District. From her studio overlooking Morecambe Bay, Sue creates limited edition prints using linocut, collagraph and mono-print. Colour, texture and pattern are all key components in her work and contribute to her bold, illustrative style. Subjects are wide ranging although plants do feature extensively – often sourced from her own garden.

www.sueleech.com
@sueleechprintmaker
www.greendoorartists.co.uk

Sue Leech is a member of Cumbria Printmakers
www.cumbriaprintmakers.co.uk