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We provide weekly art classes to adults, personalising the programme to each individual student.

You have the option to book one or multiple sessions and attend on a weekly or ad-hoc basis, whatever works best for you.

In your first session, we will explore some drawing techniques followed by a quick project you get to choose.

Our weekly art programme is personalised to each individual to enable you to learn and develop at your own rate. Our aim is for you to explore and experiment with a range of mediums such as watercolour, acrylics, pastels, inks, oils, etc, to develop your drawing skills in many different ways, to try out 3D activities, and to have fun in the process!

Although there is flexibility in the course, there is also structure for the less experienced artist who is looking to learn a new skill. The classes will be lead consistently by the same talented artist who are able to teach and assist you with new techniques or provide you with ideas if you are more experienced.

Teaching and supporting you is the main priority! There will never be more than 10 students to 1 teacher.

If you’d like to bring a bottle of wine or a drink to share with friends, please feel free to do so.

We hope to see you soon!

Please note: Our sessions run in line with school terms and dates need to be selected in advance if you have a bundle booking.

Weekly Art Class

Join Lorenzo Davitti our resident printmaker at Lavender Print School, he will show you two techniques: Lino and Drypoint, choosing one to explore for the rest of the workshop.  It's the perfect class for creative enthusiasts, beginners or someone wanting to learn a little more about printmaking.

Drypoint printmaking
Drypoint involves scratching an image into a thin plastic or metal sheet using a range of metal tools.
The lines that are made are then filled with ink and transferred onto paper.

Lino printmaking
Lino is what we in the business call 'relief' printing and works in the opposite way to drypoint.
You will work by cutting away everything but the image, then ink the outlying surface, and print onto paper.

Now you can
Print beautiful artworks to hang at home
Get to grips with the calming methods of relief printing - trust us, its incredible therapeutic!
Make the perfect gift for your loved ones

Keep

At the end of the class you'll be able to take home 5-7 prints A5/A4 size.  The best part? It has all been designed, carved, scratched and printed by you!

Your Teachers
Our printmaker Lorenzo has trained in Printmaking and is a  practising artists who dedicates his time to helping and teaching others. He will guide you through the process, from choosing your design, teaching you the skills of carving and helping you produce those beautiful prints.

Introduction to Printmaking Workshop

Learn how to Lino Print in this fun evening workshop. Haven’t done print before? Then don't worry our tutor will take you through the process of creating, carving and printing.

During the evening you will enjoy the company of meeting new people, sipping a drink whilst learning a fantastic new skill. We guarantee that our themes will sure get your creativity flowing.

Thursday 14th October 2021 | 7.45 - 9.45pm | Alice In Wonderland

Thursday 28th October 2021 | 7.45 - 9.45pm | Roy Lichtenstein

Thursday 11th November  | 7.45 - 9.45  | The Nutcracker

Thursday 9th December | 7.45 - 9.45 | A Christmas Carol

Thursday 20th January |  7.45 - 9.45  | Claude Monet

Thursday 27th January | 7.45 - 9.45 | Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer

Thursday 10th February | 7.45 - 9.45  | Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh

Thursday 24th February | 7.45 - 9.45 |  Georgia O’keeffe

What's Lino printing? Lino printing is a form of fine art printmaking where the printing plate is cut into lino. Yes, lino as in linoleum, as in the floor covering. The lino is then inked, a piece of paper placed over it, and then run through a printing press or pressure applied by hand to transfer the ink to the paper


Print and Prosecco Night | Lino Printmaking

Using a single block of A6 lino, you'll be guided through how to create multiple lino prints in a variety of colours. This workshop provides an introduction to the tools and techniques needed to print posters. You'll draw your design, transfer it onto the lino, carve it out and then roll and apply ink, whilst experimenting with different methods for lino printing artworks on paper. You'll end up with 3+ of your own handmade Christmas cards and wrapping paper that you can use to spread the festive cheer!

It's hosted in our colourful central London studio. No experience required and it's BYOB. Tea and coffee also included.


Christmas Card & Wrapping Paper Lino Printing 

Using a single block of A6 lino, you'll be guided through how to create multiple lino prints in a variety of colours. This workshop provides an introduction to the tools and techniques needed to print posters. You'll draw your design, transfer it onto the lino, carve it out and then roll and apply ink, whilst experimenting with different methods for lino printing artworks on paper. You'll end up with 3+ of your own handmade A4 prints to hang on your wall or give as a gift!

It's hosted in our colourful central London studio. No experience required and it's BYOB. Tea and coffee also included.

See some examples of what guests have made in our lino printing classes here.

All M.Y.O workshops are BYOB (you can bring your own alcohol, we provide the glasses) or you can request a tea or coffee from the host.

You can always buy the gift of creativity for yourself or someone else here. New classes and dates regularly announced. We also host creative birthdays, hen parties, team building days and brand / PR / influencer events, get in touch if of interest.

Please note: No refunds within 7 days of class, a transfer fee of £7.50 applies. No refunds or transfers within 48 hours of class.


Learn to Lino Print Your Own A4 Prints

This class is the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of London life and relax within our cosy studio in Battersea for a few hours. Whether you're someone who would like to explore your own hobby, or you have found some extra time on your hands, maybe you would just like to learn something creative with like minded people, then this is the place for you.

In this class

Our Printmaking course encourages self - development through print and is perfect for someone wanting to delve deeper into the world of printmaking. You will explore two of the techniques used by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Rembrandt and Henri Matisse. Your first two classes will focus on relief printing, designing your relief piece, cut a block from lino and then print from the raised surface you have left behind.
The final two lessons will see you learn the beautiful and intricate technique of drypoint, intaglio printing, for this you will be scratching an image into a thin plastic or metal sheet using metal tools. The lines that are made are then filled with ink, sent through our press and transferred onto paper.
The course has been designed to support all levels of experience, whether you are a beginner or already have some experience within printmaking, this course can teach you the foundations of printmaking whilst allowing you to learn more advanced techniques within lino and drypoint.
This class is kept small with a maximum of 6 pupils.
Tutor: Ben Hendy
Take Home

Over the course you will go home with many variations of prints, some days you may spend more time on the plate itself however the next session you can print from 5- 10 prints on the size of A5-A4 sizes of paper.

Evening Printmaking Course: Lino & Drypoint 

Do you yearn to take some creative time for yourself? Book a lino-print workshop with Kim today and take a step on a printmaking journey that Kim guarantees you won't regret!

Kim has been an art teacher for 20 years with a background in screen-print and she is currently teaching weekly classes to adults alongside her own printmaking practice.

Kim's home studio is based in leafy green Forest Hill and the space is wonderfully light and peaceful with a huge window looking out on mature trees and gardens.

This workshop will use the exciting technique of lino-cut & you  will learn how to create a design/composition & how to transfer this to your lino as well as using the tools safely to cut your block.  This will lead into the wonderfully messy bit where you ink your block & begin making a series of prints.  You will have the options to experiment with different colours of both inks & papers, to achieve different results.

All materials will be provided.

This workshop can cater for the needs of individuals, whether you are a complete beginner or a print-maker looking to refresh and develop your skills.  Workshop sizes are small to allow space as well as individual teaching & support.

Kim will also introduce the technique of 'reduction' printing, where the same block is used, yet more of the design is cut away between prints & new layers of colours are added.  We can also explore some chine colle methods, using colourful tissue collage layers & printing over the top!

Why not consider something with an Easter theme that could be made into your own cards later!

Most of the printmaking will be done by hand, however the studio is equipped with a beautifully new A2+ printmaking press made by a company based in Ironbridge and you are welcome to have a go!

Please bring a selection of images with you to help with your lino design ideas.  These can come from photocopies, photographs, magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper and scraps of printed fabrics, patterns etc, anything you find that appeals to you!  Kim will also have a bank of images that you are welcome to use too.

The workshop will last for 3 hours and in this time you will create a series of prints to take home with you.  Hopefully you will have caught the printmaking bug, if you haven't got it already!

You will enjoy, as Kim affectionately calls it, 'elevenses' halfway through the morning, in the form of coffee and homemade cake!
Printmaking is enormous fun and the making process really feeds the soul!

Lino-Printing Workshop

After seeing many examples designed to encourage and inspire;

You will learn how to transfer a chosen design onto your  lino and cut safely using a variety of marks.

You will be shown how to mix and roller the ink to the correct consistency to achieve a great print.

You'll learn how to add colour or collage elements with chine colle

Next you will print onto good quality paper, on blank cards, or fabric (you may bring a T Shirt or similar)

You'll be shown hand printing methods and use of the press to transfer your print several times for a set of prints to take home.

You will take your lino home to make more prints whenever you want.

Christmas Lino Print Workshop

About This Class: Join us in this Online Lino printing workshop where you will print onto paper cards and envelopes. You will learn everything you need to block printing successfully from an expert in addition in how to choose your design and carve it for maximum effectiveness.

Anna will be on hand to help and guide you so don't worry if you are not crafty because this is a great session and skill for everyone. This workshop is great value and a great way to personalise your cards! You will keep your special Lino cut for continuous printing at home year after year.

Level:
All

Duration:
2 hours

What do I get sent:
Lino cutting tool and blades
Specialist Lino to cut
Lino Paint
7 Cards and Envelopes to print
A bag of tea for you to enjoy during the session

 Lino Printing - Set of Cards

Come check out this Lino Printmaking Workshop where you can create your own lino stamp, and print your own design onto a full range of stationery

In this class

This is a lino printing class like no other - you can create your own lino stamp and print your own design onto a full range of stationery.

It's simply the best way to personalise gifts for that special someone. Whether you are a beginner or a lino printing expert, come let your creative juices flow and print away. If lino block printing is your thing, look no further.

You will also receive the following tools to keep:
A brayer
Lino cutters
Lino blades

Further details:

Please feel free to bring with you ideas and inspiration for your lino cut. Simple large designs and silhouette shapes work best for this type of printmaking.

Beginner Lino Printing

We’ve been celebrating Frida Kahlo and her incredible vibrant coloured paintings here at the studio for years, and we’re not going to stop now! If anything, we want to celebrate Kahlo’s individualism, energy and modernity more than ever before. We’re therefore very excited to invite you to our very first Frida inspired printing workshops that will help you find your inner Frida!

Throughout the evening you will be guided through the process of lino printing, choosing from our three most inspired paintings. Learn how to design, carve and print your very own Frida!  This evening is a celebration of Frida’s life and work so of course a toast is to be had! A glass of bubble will be included in your booking or a refreshing orange juice if prefered. This evening is for you to enjoy and create something spectacular, have a good natter and meet other Frida enthusiasts!

Whether you are a complete beginner or at a more intermediate level, we tailor our teaching style around each individual. Our tutors are friendly, knowledgeable artists who will guide you through the whole process.

Frida Kahlo by Night | Lino - Printmaking

Make your cards special this year by designing and printing your own personalised Christmas cards using the lino print technique. This workshop is open to all abilities and is a great way to spend a few hours in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.

During this 2.5 hour workshop you will design your own image to cut, learn the lino printing technique and create x10 Christmas cards to take away and send to family and friends.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

-All Materials; including x10 cards/envelopes

-An understanding of basic Lino printing techniques and processes

-Personalised christmas cards and lino block

-Complementary hot drink and mince pies

Christmas Card Lino Printing Workshop

🎨A chance for the grown ups to get creative!
Join us for an evening of lino cut printing- no experience necessary.
Learn the basics of lino cutting to create your own masterpiece to take home.
You will have the option of either a canvas bag or heavy quality paper to print onto with a frame.

You will have time to create a design, learn how to carve into your lino, and then print!
The sessions will be limited to 10 spaces, and led by an artist.

Snacks and Drinks will not be provided this time due to the new pandemic rules- but you are welcome to BYOB.

Lino Printing Art Night- BYOB

This in-depth workshop covers everything you need to know to make accomplished lino prints! during the class yo will:

Learn all about he different traditional lino tools and how to use them
Learn how to prime your lino
Participate in exercises to improve your understanding of mark making in relief printing
Carve your own lino block
Learn how to register blocks and print them precisely by hand
Create a series of prints from the block you carved during the session

Due to the intensive nature of this workshop, there are only 6 places available. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided - there are shops near by where you can purchase lunch.

This workshop is suitable for all levels. If you have previous experience in lino printing don’t worry! Instead of spending time on the basics I can work with you to improve your mark-making, composition skills and printing/registering ability. Due to the sharp tools and length of this workshop, it is not suitable for children.

Introduction to Lino Printing

Introduction to lino cut:
Students are often surprised at how quickly their skills develop.
At the end of the session you will know and be able:
to use the carving tools and the basic cutting techniques.
to experiment with a practice block and  mark making.
to transform your imagined idea into a creative piece of art, postcard or visual story.
how to ink your lino block
how to use the printing press.

Composing your design:
You may wish to bring some of your own images to work from, however plenty of inspiration is available to assist your decision-making process of creating your own work.

Take-Home:
Everyone will take home a set of lino printed cards and envelopes, their original carving and mark making block, notes which cover all the techniques used on the day.


Lino cut for beginners

On this two day course lead by artist and printmaker Jamie Temple you will be given a broad introduction to lino printing techniques, learning about varied approaches to creating your own artworks on paper. Following an in depth introduction to the process, you’ll be shown a selection of prints for inspiration. Jamie will be on hand throughout to offer individual help and guidance. By the end of the course you will have created multiple prints to take home and be confident working with varied printing methods, in either the print studio or back at home.

The course will cover:
Sketching out ideas
Transferring your image to the lino block
Working with carving tools
Registration techniques
Using oil based inks
Safe use of a press

About Temple Prints:
Founded by artist and printmaker Jamie Temple, Temple Prints offer a range of printmaking and craft based workshops, activities and events promoting the sharing of knowledge and skills within inclusive and welcoming environments. Jamie is an artist and printmaker having taught workshops in the UK and internationally, at venues including print studios, museums, art fairs and festivals. He exhibits regularly and is committed to broadening engagement in the arts and introducing new audiences to varied approaches to making.


Beginners Lino Printing 

Your guide, Emily, will take you through the basics of the craft, and set you on the right path to complete a set of 10 cards. A perfect way to spread some joy to your nearest and dearest and have fun whilst getting to grips with lino printing!
There'll be all the tools available you'll need to sketch out, carve and print your lino and 10 blank cards all to take away. A range of paints, glitters, embellishments and pre-made festival stamps so you can go to town with your designs.
There'll be lots of scrap paper to get your prints as you like before tackling the cards themselves. So, come on down, give it a go and make sure every card you give has that special personal touch!


Lino Print Your Christmas Cards

Spend a day in a relaxed, friendly workshop learning the techniques for carving a lino cut and how to make prints from your linocut design.

You will be learning how to:

Use a picture, photo or freehand drawing to make a design on your lino.
How to transfer your design to the lino ready for cutting.
How to use lino cutting tools to carve the lino to make a print
Make a print from your finished linocut, perhaps to take home to frame or to make into cards

You will be able to take your individual project linocut home so you can make more prints on paper or cards, and it is also worth noting that you can also use lino cuts to make prints onto fabric.

As a group we will also be able to discuss how to use different colours for lino cuts, which we can then explore further in an intermediate workshop for more advanced lino cutting designs and printing.

Buying as a gift or for a special occasion? Please contact us as we would love to share the occasion with you.

Lino cutting & printing (beginners): make a lino cut picture in Stalbridge, Somerset and Dorset

Learn how to print Christmas classics using the lino cutting technique.

In this class

You will learn to design Christmas classics and cut designs with a steady hand and confidence. Printing lino blocks is a sophisticated technique, but the instructor will be on hand to introduce you to the world of linoleum printing.

Now you can

Design prints to decorate your home for Christmas
Create beautiful hand-made gifts for friends or family
Get creative with a Christmas spirit

Printing with Lino - Christmas Classics in Brixton

Printing with Lino - Christmas Classics

We're having a crafty Christmas Party!

Send your loved ones gorgeous hand printed Christmas cards this year. We'll take you from creating your design, making your polystyrene lino block, and printing a selection of cards.

There will be mince pies, mulled wine and other festive treats on offer from the lovely pub! So if you want to pop along just for the treats you are very welcome too! Or come in early or stick around after your workshop and enjoy our festive party.

Session Times:  1:30pm - 2:30pm / 2:30pm - 3:30pm / 3:30pm - 4:30pm

You can also join us for some pom pom making on the day too,  just book onto another time slot!

Lino Cut Christmas Card Printing

Lavendar Printing Studios have been celebrating Frida Kahlo and her incredible vibrant coloured paintings for years, and they’re not going to stop now! If anything, they want to celebrate Kahlo’s individualism, energy and modernity more than ever before. They are therefore very excited to invite you to our very first Frida inspired printing workshops that will help you find your inner Frida!

In this workshop you will choose between Lino printing or drypoint and be guided through the process of your chosen technique. This workshop delves a little deeper into the world of printmaking and the different techniques you can learn. With free flowing tea, coffee and biscuits - it's the perfect Saturday!

Frida Kahlo by Day - Lino & Drypoint Printmaking

Come and join us in the studio and celebrate these talented artists through printmaking.

Sunday 9th February | Picasso Inspired Lino & Collage Workshop

You will be  exploring his infamous paintings and drawings through lino and mixed media. Learn the beautiful technique of Lino;  from designing, carving and printing your very own inspired Picasso. With an extra element pushing your print further by adding collage.

Sunday 5th April David Hockney Inspired Drypoint Etching & Watercolour Workshop

In this workshop you will learn how to design using mark making techniques and etch into your drypoint plate. You will then move onto learning how to ink your plate up as well as incorporating watercolour with your finished print.

Class sizes are kept small, so you’ll have the opportunity to explore the technique at your own pace.  Our teaching is friendly, supportive and directed towards personal development in what you would like to achieve.

Drypoint printmaking

Drypoint involves scratching an image into a thin plastic or metal sheet using a range of metal tools.
The lines that are made are then filled with ink and transferred onto paper.

Lino printmaking

Lino is what we in the business call 'relief' printing and works in the opposite way to drypoint.
You will work by cutting away everything but the image, then ink the outlying surface, and print onto paper.

What experience do I need?
You can be a complete beginner or already have experience. The tutor will take you step by step on all processes.

What will I go home with?
You will go home with many variations of prints  from 5-10 prints on the size of A5-A4 sizes of paper.

Artist Inspired Printmaking Workshop | Lino, Drypoint & Mixed Media

Lino printing is much more difficult than it looks. It may take some learning but with hard work and practise the perfect lino awaits you. The good news is that our professional tuition through classes and courses can see you achieve your lino printing proficiency in no time.

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Weekly Art Class

Introduction to Printmaking Workshop

Print and Prosecco Night | Lino Printmaking

Christmas Card & Wrapping Paper Lino Printing

Learn to Lino Print Your Own A4 Prints

Evening Printmaking Course: Lino & Drypoint

Lino-Printing Workshop

Christmas Lino Print Workshop

Lino Printing - Set of Cards

Beginner Lino Printing

Frida Kahlo by Night | Lino - Printmaking

Christmas Card Lino Printing Workshop

Lino Printing Art Night- BYOB

Introduction to Lino Printing

Lino cut for beginners

Beginners Lino Printing

Lino Print Your Christmas Cards

Lino cutting & printing (beginners): make a lino cut picture in Stalbridge, Somerset and Dorset

Printing with Lino - Christmas Classics

Lino Cut Christmas Card Printing

Frida Kahlo by Day - Lino & Drypoint Printmaking

Artist Inspired Printmaking Workshop | Lino, Drypoint & Mixed Media

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Lino Printing classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Weekly Art Class

Introduction to Printmaking Workshop

Print and Prosecco Night | Lino Printmaking

Christmas Card & Wrapping Paper Lino Printing

Learn to Lino Print Your Own A4 Prints

Evening Printmaking Course: Lino & Drypoint

Lino-Printing Workshop

Christmas Lino Print Workshop

Lino Printing - Set of Cards

Beginner Lino Printing

Frida Kahlo by Night | Lino - Printmaking

Christmas Card Lino Printing Workshop

Lino Printing Art Night- BYOB

Introduction to Lino Printing

Lino cut for beginners

Beginners Lino Printing

Lino Print Your Christmas Cards

Lino cutting & printing (beginners): make a lino cut picture in Stalbridge, Somerset and Dorset

Printing with Lino - Christmas Classics

Lino Cut Christmas Card Printing

Frida Kahlo by Day - Lino & Drypoint Printmaking

Artist Inspired Printmaking Workshop | Lino, Drypoint & Mixed Media

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