Workshop | From Carving to Printing – Linocut Beginners Workshop at Graphic Studio Dublin
Tutor: Fran Keegan
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Linocut is a dynamic and accessible relief printing technique where a design is carved into a linoleum surface, with the raised areas inked and pressed to create beautiful impressions on paper. This workshop introduces the multiblock linocut technique, in which multiple blocks are carved and printed in layers using different colours, resulting in vibrant, multi-coloured prints.
Participants will explore how to develop their own imagery and adapt source materials into a design suitable for lino printing. Over the course of the workshop, students will create and print a small edition of their own multiblock linocut artworks.
By the end of the session, participants will:
– Understand the full linoprinting process.
– Learn how to transfer a design onto lino.
– Practice safe and effective carving techniques.
– Explore methods of registration for aligning multiple blocks.
– Learn how to ink and hand-print their lino blocks.
– Take home their completed small set of prints.
The tutor will provide live demonstrations and guidance, covering tools, materials, and safe working practices. Whether you’re completely new to printmaking or looking to build on basic skills. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to continue lino printing independently at home.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The linocut workshop is suitable for beginners.
REQUIREMENTS AND MATERIALS
All materials will be provided, including:
Soft-cut lino blocks (suitable for beginners), linocutting tools and handles, printing inks (oil-based), rollers, tracing paper and pencils, printing paper (suitable for relief printing) and gloves
Participants should bring:
Reference materials and design templates, sketches, photos, or source material for inspiration, a notebook or sketchbook, an apron or old clothes (inks can stain).
WHAT YOU CAN DO NEXT
Other relief printmaking courses available in the studio are Woodblock, Mokuhanga and Letterpress.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Fran Keegan is an artist and printmaker living and working in Dublin she is a graduate of Fine Art Print from the National College of Art and Design (NCAD).
For the past six years has worked primarily in linoprint perfecting skills specialising in the multi- block technique, using multiple lino blocks each inked with a different colour to create a layered print. Her work has featured in Fieldmand Revisited, a collaborative project and limited edition publication illustrating the columns of nature journalist Larry de Lacy, published June 2024.
In 2024 she rejoined the Graphic Studio Dublin as a full member and will be exhibiting at their Summer Show in August 2025.
Before booking, please consider your availability carefully, as any changes may affect other participants and the overall workshop experience.
Please note there is a minimum requirement of participants, if not reached course is subject to cancellation. A full refund will be issued in this event. If a participant cancels with less than 21 days notice, they forfeit the deposit amount of €50, cancellations with less than 14 days notice will forfeit the full course fee.
Image: GSD Linocut prints