What will you learn on one of my lino printing courses?
Ever wanted to give Lino Printing a go but not quite sure if it’s right for you?
I totally get that
You don’t know me, so why would you spend your money on one of my courses or 1 day workshops?
Carry on reading and I will tell you a little bit about my teaching experience, what to expect when you come to one of my Lino printing courses or workshops and hopefully you will want to come and join one of my sessions and learn the wonderful art that is lino printing
How did I get into teaching?
15 years ago in 2009, when I was a member of an open access printmaking studio called Spike Print Studio in Bristol, I was also in the middle of doing my MA in Printmaking at the University of the West of England, when the studio director were looking for a new tutor and suggested that I run a Lino Printing evening weekly course
To be honest the thought of it absolutely terrified me, but during my time on the MA, my confidence had really grown and I felt able to except the offer and to give it a go, thinking that if it didn’t work out then at least I gave it a shot
15 years later and I’m still teaching Lino Printing. I stayed for a few years at Spike Print Studio, then I did a few classes at the Drawing School, which is situated in the RWA (Royal Academy of the West of England) and then in 2016 I joined the team at Bristol Folk House where I currently teach regular weekly classes and one/two day workshops
More recently I have begun offering private sessions from my studio space, as one to ones and for couples
“I would highly recommend Kerry Day as a teacher and artist. I took a weekly lino course a couple of years ago and the lessons were structured yet laid back allowing us to independently get stuck in, trying various suggested techniques while still having the support of Kerry when we needed it. She taught lino but went further in offering guidance on new techniques, paper choice and colour. It was a really great experience and I think Kerry being such a friendly and nice being only made the sessions more enjoyable ”
What is Lino Printing?
You may be wondering what Lino Printing is. Lino printing is a traditional relief printmaking method, and is also known as lino cutting. When lino printing you cut a design into a block of linoleum, which was commonly used as a flooring material, a thin layer of ink is applied on the remaining raised surface with a roller/brayer and printed onto either paper using a Japanese Baren or a printing press.
“A talented artist and patient, encouraging and knowledgeable teacher, her workshops are not to be missed.”
What will you learn during my weekly Lino Printing Classes?
All of my classes are aimed at complete beginners, however I do have students come along with mixed abilities wishing to learn more advance techniques and wishing to improve their printmaking skills. If this is you then you are very welcome to come along too.
I always start the first class as a introduction to the course and this will be the most structured of the classes, showing you examples of Lino prints, how to use the tools and how to print your Lino. Then it becomes more 1:1, depending on your abilities, experience and what you would like to do during the course.
So what can you learn?
Learn how to use the tools safely and what type of cutting marks they can make
Learn about types of Lino and printmaking papers
How to transfer your designs on to your Lino
Learn about printing inks and how to ink up your Lino
Learn how to use the printing press
Learn how to print without a press by using hand printing techniques called burnishing
Learn how to register your Lino (line it up while printing)
Learn various Lino printing methods, such as single colour prints, how to introduce colour into your work, multiple block Lino printing and the reduction print method. Don’t worry you’re not expected to learn them all. You may want to stick with just one or try lots of things. It’s your creative time so it’s totally up to you what you do with it. I’m just here to guide and give a helping hand
Plus I usually add in a few tips along the way as and when needed
“I’ve been on a few lino printing courses over the years, including doing it throughout school. Kerry’s classes cover the most techniques by far yet they are still very laidback and relaxing. She gives her students free reign over what they create and manages to get fabulous results through advice and demos, without taking students work and doing it for them. I’ve done a few of Kerry’s courses and highly recommend them ”
So fancy giving Lino printing a go?
You would be very welcome to join my relaxed but informative classes at Bristol Folk House which take place on Wednesday’s at 3 to 5 pm and 5:30 to 7:30 pm
To find out my latest courses and workshops please head over to Bristol Folk House
Hopefully I will see you in one of my classes soon so I can teach you all the wonders that Lino printing has to offer
Don’t Have Time to Commit to a Weekly Class?
A weekly class is not for everyone and that is why I now offer one to one and couple sessions from my Bristol Studio. These are more tailored made for you and at a time that suits you best. To find out more about my private tutoring please visit my Lino Printing Workshops Page
Unable to attend in real life?
Don’t have the time to commit to a weekly class or live too far away? Do not fear I have created a series of free basic I have Lino printing tutorials which you can find over on my YouTube channel Kerry Day Arts
Here’s an example of one of my online Lino Printing Tutorials
And finally ….
I really love lino printing and passing on my knowledge to new students and I hope in my classes you will leave loving it too
If you like the sound of my classes then maybe I will see you in one of them sometime soon
Kerry.
LINKS
bristolfolkhouse.co.uk The Bristol Folk House is an well-established adult education center providing a variety of part-time day and evening courses and one day workshops for over 18's. The Folk House has been offering an welcoming environment in which to explore creativity and learn new skills since 1920
spikeprintstudio.org Spike Print Studio is the largest open access print studio in the South West of England
RWA Drawing School hosts a wide variety of art workshops and courses for all creative abilities
Kerry Day Arts YouTube channel is for sharing Lino Printing tips and tutorials, with the occasionally glimpse into my studio and my practice as a printmaker artist and my metal botanical sculptures