Workshop: Intro to Linocut
Alberta Printmakers
Date: September 28, 2025
Location: A/P Studio, 460 42 Ave. SE
Cost: $145
This Linocut Basics workshop will provide an introduction to linocut printmaking, covering the fundamentals of design, carving and printing. Activities during the workshop will get students familiar with the process, while focusing on safe carving technique, image design and mark-making.
Over the course of the day, participants will develop an image, transfer and carve it into a lino block and print a small edition of single-colour prints. Students will finish the workshop with their carved block and set of original prints, along with the foundational knowledge needed to independently continue linocut printmaking.
What you’ll learn:
- What should be considered when designing an image for the relief printing process.
- How to transfer the image to the block.
- The basics of carving linoleum safely and efficiently.
- Techniques for dynamic mark making and texture in monochromatic linocut prints.
- The inking and printing process.
- How to setup and use a printing press for relief.
- How to clean and care for linocut tools and equipment.
- Discussion on continuing printmaking independently, including tools to get started and considerations for materials and workspace.
For more information and to register, visit our website.
About the instructor:
I am an artist living and working in Calgary, Alberta. My work is primarily nature-themed, featuring birds and plants. My art is endlessly inspired by my experiences of the beautiful landscapes around me, and I strive to capture a sense of the wonder I feel in nature in my prints. I primarily work in linocut, but often combine techniques such as linocut, silkscreen and watercolour on paper.
Website: https://www.hsanfordcreative.com/.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hsanfordcreative.
Workshop Fee:
$145* prices not subject to GST
*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.
This workshop includes all project supplies, students are recommended to:
- Image ideas or other creative prompts
- Arrive no more than 10 minutes before class.
- Park in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking
- Bring a snack and water bottle.
- Bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.
- Bring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.
- Wear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron
- Wear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.
- Tie back long hair when operating machinery
- Personal PPE (goggles if uncomfortable sharing Studio PPE)
Additional Notes:
- Class limited to 6 Participants
- Adults 18+ years old
