Reduction Lino Printing-Taster Session

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Course code: B81A

Reduction lino printing is a method of block printing in which each colour layer is carved into the same lino block

when

From 22 Jan 2025
Wed 09:30-12:30

One day

with Rebecca Plas

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course: £20.00 (concessions free) .

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

In this three-hour taster session, learn how to create an impactful design using layers of colour in the reduction Lino print technique. This simple but effective printing process is suitable for beginners and improvers alike.

What can students expect?

Working on a group piece or individually, you will experiment with a range of mark-making techniques in lino cutting, to produce a lino print of up to 8 colours.

Late starters allowed?

No.

Previous experience required?

No previous experience required.

What is the progression route?

This session is an introduction to printing. Learners can progress by joining the six-week Dry-point etching, or Lino Printing courses starting in Spring 2025.

Are there any extra costs?

No. Fee includes materials.

Work set between sessions?

N/A

What should students bring?

<ul>
<li>You will be using ink, so wear old clothes and perhaps bring an apron.</li>
<li>An enthusiasm to make lovely work!</li>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

Your tutor will demonstrate each stage of the process and one-to-one additional support will be offered where necessary. Ongoing assessment and discussion about the works successes and ideas for improvement will be encouraged by the tutor.

Equipment Required

See list in box 8.

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.