Relief Print Taster Afternoon
Tutor
Sally Stephens
14 September 2025, 2pm - 5pm
£49.00
"Very helpful instructor and a good working environment. It's nice to see so many original printing presses." September 2019
During this taster workshop you will learn how to create a suitable design for your lino, transfer it onto the lino block, cut, ink and print your design. There will also be a demonstration of hand printing your lino block.
Course information
We will be working on A6 size lino and printing onto A4 paper
You will learn how to:-
- Design your lino block and transfer the image onto the lino.
- Safely cut your block and learn about the variety of marks that can be achieved.
- Print your block using a relief press
- If time allows learn how to use colour on your lino block.
Course Structure
- introduction to linocut. Looking at examples of work and cut blocks and prints.
- Work on designing an image suitable for linocut.
- Demonstration of how to transfer the design.
- When designs complete, demonstration of how to cut the block.
- Work on blocks.
- When complete, demonstration of inking up the block and using the press.
- Tidy up and evaluation.
About the Tutor
Sally Stephens uses the intaglio processes of etching and drypoint in her practice and also some screen print. Her work frequently explores the human face and its enduring fascination. Crowds and collections of faces provide a way to think about how the individual relates to a group, and consider the connections between people. Work is also inspired by travel and encountered images, for example Greek and Roman sculpture and busy city streets.
Sally has completed an Advanced Diploma in Printmaking at Central St Martins School of Art and an M A in printmaking at Northampton University. Sally is part of the LPW tutor team and has also delivered several community projects.
Leicester Print Workshop
Leicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.
We have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.
Bookings
Online: You can book online here by credit / debit card or Paypal.
Telephone: You can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). Call us on 0116 251 4174.
In person: Call in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) to book and pay by card, cash or cheque.
Pre-course information: We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking.
Concessions
Full-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. Interested in joining LPW as a member? Click here for more information.
