Linocut Workshop

Linocut is a basic relief printmaking technique that gives bold graphic results. It has been a favoured technique by many international masters including M C Escher, Matisse and Picasso (colour image) and there is a strong tradition of this medium in Australia. It is a go to medium for modern, contemporary and Indigenous artists.

In this workshop Tessa, a highly experienced artist, teacher and curator will provide some background on the techniques, artists and tradition of linocut. You will learn how to adapt your design to suit this medium, transfer the image and cut the lino. You will have the experience of making prints using a single plate in black and white and consider options for a black and white pattern or a minimal colour scheme.

For a greater challenge we will create a multi-colour lino print using the reduction or multi-plate method. This is an interesting process for making limited edition complex, coloured prints. We will consider options for inking and printing and learn how to register your print so it is centred on the paper. You could expect to finish this workshop with a least 3 finished prints.

Bring along your own idea or design to really personalise this experience.

Our offer to you
Painting pictures is enjoyable, satisfying, therapeutic, good for the soul, great for your social life, combats social isolation, and helps the brain fight against depression and dementia.

Let our expert tutors show you how it’s done because expressing yourself through art is about the best way to be happy and fulfilled.
We cover all styles for all levels.

Our history
The Box Hill Art Group Inc. was established in 1952 and since then it has nurtured many thousands of budding artists, as well as stretching the skills of experienced and exhibiting artists.

Moreover, we cater for watercolours, oils, acrylics, pastels, drawing, life drawing and mixed media.

We also offer our member’s access to lessons, paint outs, art demonstrations, competitions, exhibitions and arts awards.
The Box Hill Art Group will open up a whole new colourful world for you to enjoy.

Our membership
Membership is open to anyone between 16 and 116 years of age. Whether you are just starting out in painting or drawing or have been doing it for years you will love being a part of this group, meeting with like minded people to express yourself visually.