Linocut Printing with Stencils Workshop

A fun day of experimentation and deep play using stencils and lino blocks.



5.5 hours Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 4 to 10

label $255 (or 4 payments of $63.75 Afterpay)

Do you have a finished linocut block but want to learn how to print it in different and exciting ways?

In this 1-day workshop, our guest tutor Rachael Lee will guide you through the art of stencil printing using an existing lino block as a foundation. Rachael will share her more experimental approaches as an exciting alternative to the traditional way of inking and printing lino blocks.

You’ll gain skills in:

  • Designing stencils that complement your existing block
  • Creating successful prints with stencils using layering, ghost printing, masking, and working with positive and negative shapes
  • Overprinting of imagery to create depth and interest
  • Making clever compositions using line and shape
  • Employing pattern and repetition to upscale your designs

This workshop will extend your printmaking skills and breathe new life into your existing lino blocks. You’ll be rewarded with a playful day of creativity and the excitement of the reveal as you build up layers in your prints using stencils and then explore presentation possibilities.

For inks, we use Sakura high-quality pigment oil-based inks which dry in 24 hours, and a non-toxic cleanup process. We’ll print on quality printmaking paper.


Knowledge required
This workshop is suited to those with prior knowledge of linocuts and requires you to bring your pre-carved lino block.
 
What you'll get
Stencil material, inks, printmaking papers, and consumables are supplied.
 
What to bring
  • Apron and nametag
  • Lunch and drinks
  • At least one pre-carved lino block preferred size A4 (up to A3), we will be printing on paper 28 x 19cm
  • Stencil image ideas
  • Visual diary/notebook, pencil & eraser
  • Scissors, scalpel and cutting mat
  • Wear comfortable closed-in shoes
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a birthday or hens party.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

Linocut Printing with Stencils Workshop location
Your teacher
Rachael Lee

Rachael Lee


Rachael Lee approaches her art practice with the same curiosity that she brings to exploring her local natural surroundings. She works with non-toxic experimental printmaking techniques, creating layered works using linocut, etched linocut, stencils, collagraph, drypoint and monoprinting. By combining shape, line and texture in her prints she seeks to highlight the underlying patterns, rhythms and soothing effects of nature.
Rachael is passionate about sharing her printmaking knowledge and over the last ten years has exhibited, given artist talks and run workshops for teachers, students and community groups in Southeast Queensland.




Your host
Art from the Urban Wilderness

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a large community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane.

The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2022, and specialises in printmaking, papermaking, drawing, sketching and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.

Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.

Our studio is also available for hire for creative events, meetings, gatherings, and art workshops.

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