Your class will start at 10.30 am with a meet and greet. Once you've found your bench space, you'll be introduced to the tools, materials and the four stage process of relief printing. There will be a short brake for lunch, then more fun until 16.30 when the workshop will close. I will be at hand to guide you through each process but for most of the day it will be you and your block. We will have some mellow music on and you will let yourself switch off and get lost on the creative journey…

Things to remember

Please bring with you.

A packed lunch & water bottle. There are small supermarkets and coffee shops in walking distance. There will be tea and coffee making facilities. We also have a basic kitchen with fridge and microwave at your disposal.
Glasses if you need them - there's close up work…

What size should my design be?

Our blocks and Lino tiles are 120 mm x 120 mm.

How detailed can my design be?

Keep it simple. Especially if you are a beginner. If your design is too complex you may not get it finished. If your designs are simple you may get to carve more than one. E.g A simple leaf design would usually take 2 hours to carve.

Can I park near the workshop?

Not easily. Street parking nearby will only give you 2 hours. JustPark.com can offer private rented parking for the day but takes a bit of admin on your part. With a bit of research you could find 11 hour parking within walking distance but these change quite a bit so I don't list them.

Are there shops nearby?

Yes. There is a Sainsbury local and a few sandwich shops on Portland road. There is a coffee shop just around the corner.

Does the workshop have wheelchair access?

The workshop is wheelchair friendly. All on the ground floor with no steps. We don't have a disabled toilet however.

Cherry Jordan - 17 May 2022

I had a great day learning to carve printing blocks with Kevin. He is a great, informative and calm teacher and I felt at ease as soon as I entered his space. It was really fun working in a real workshop as well, instead of a classroom environment. To begin with I thought perhaps 6 hours might be too long but the time flew by and I was racing to finish at the end of the day. I made two carvings in the end and the block is now sat happily on my mantelpiece - it makes a great ornament! If you're looking for a mindful way to spend a Saturday, whilst learning a new and fun skill, then this course is for you. Thanks Kevin! I can't wait to book the next course.

Dani Butcher - 15 May 2022

I can highly recommend this woodblock course! Having never done anything like this before, it was lovely to be guided through each step with a calm, knowledgeable, encouraging teacher. Nothing felt rushed and the atmosphere was relaxed. We were all given plenty of time and help to practice our carving techniques with the tools and equipment provided and expert tuition and tips from Kev. We all produced several prints of our finished woodblock designs ( most of us managing two or more) so came home with these plus our original woodblocks. A lovely day. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!

Paul Perrin - 15 May 2022

What a brilliant day! I had never done this before and count myself as totally useless at art. I started the day with a pretty poor sketch but, with expert guidance from Kevin, ended up with some great prints that I’m still struggling to believe are all mine! The day was very relaxed and we were led through all the steps in an easy to understand way. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wants to try something new, or to improve any woodcut printing skills they already have.

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Arthur Street Carving Club

Kevin Butcher is a master craftsman with over 38 years experience in antique restoration and cabinet making. He has extensive knowledge in all the associated crafts - carving, joinery, turning, luthier/instrument making, wood and linocut Confident in both traditional and modern styles. Kevin has worked with stately homes such as Glynde Place and Firle Place, on specialist Liberty pieces - as well as developing modern prototypes for many contemporary designers including Terence Woodgate.

Kevin has been teaching various aspects of wood craft on and off for the last 20 years. Arthur Street Carving Club is a new venture to provide classes…

Workhaus

Brighton & Hove

Unit 5

18A Arthur Street

BN3 5FD

Hove