Oh, What a Relief It Is! Getting Started with Linoleum Carving and Printing

Curious about linocut? In this hands-on, four-hour beginner workshop, you’ll experience the full process of relief printmaking—from first impression to finished print—all in one day.

We’ll jump right in by printing from a selection of pre-carved blocks, both by hand and on a press, so you can immediately see what’s possible. Then you’ll create your own print from start to finish: choose from a range of classic linocut designs, transfer your image, carve your block, ink it, and pull your own prints—all in a single afternoon.

You’ll leave with a small edition of your own handmade prints, plus a simple materials shopping list to help you continue at home.

Along the way, you’ll explore a curated selection of prints, books, and examples from the rich history of relief printing, including an introduction to some of today’s most exciting linocut artists—both in Virginia and around the world.

Come get your hands in ink and discover why linocut is such a satisfying, and therapeutic art practice. All materials provided, no drawing skills, and no experience required!

The class fee includes $15 for material costs.

Instructor:  Jenny Mikulski