Botanical Linocuts with Cilla Campbell
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Overview
Date: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September 2022
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Create original hand printed botanical linocut artworks without a press!
This botanically themed linocut workshop is suitable for anyone wishing to learn relief printing techniques. Using simple processes you will create original hand printed art works and sufficient skills to continue cutting and printing at home.
Cilla Campbell is an experienced teacher and artist who will guide you through the lino carving and printing process using non-toxic water-based inks.
All materials are included which you can take home to continue cutting and printing.
$420
($400 Foundation & Friends Member)
This course can only be booked directly through The royal Botanic Garden. Please use the ‘Book Now’ button below to be taken to their booking page.
Venue
Maiden Theatre
Mrs Macquaries Road
Sydney
TRAVEL
Public transport recommended.
Limited parking available.
What you will learn
A brief history of lino/woodcut printing
An overview for choices of materials and tools suitable for relief printing without a press.
How to cut and print by hand
Inking and roller techniques
Mono and Gelliplate processes
Chin collé - a japanese process for adding colour without the need to cut a second block
How to trace and transfer a design to the printing block
