This is a fun activity in Canary Wharf, London
A hands-on linocut printmaking workshop in London, inspired by the world around us. Each month explores a different theme: from everyday objects and nature to architecture, people, and the stories hidden within our surroundings.
**This month’s theme: London Architecture.**
Together, we’ll explore some of London’s most iconic buildings and choose one to turn into a linocut print. We’ll provide a selection of templates featuring landmarks such as the National Theatre, Barbican, Tate Modern, and more. Or, if you already have a favourite London building in mind, you’re welcome to create your own design. We’ll guide you through the design process, helping you simplify architectural details, shapes, and silhouettes into a print-ready composition.
You don't need any print making experience to join.
**What to expect:**
- An introduction to key design principles, including composition, positive and negative space, line quality, forms, and silhouettes.
- Learn how to observe shapes and translate them into strong visual compositions.
- Learn the fundamentals of linocut printmaking and a little bit of its history, covering the tools, materials, safety guidance, and a range of carving techniques.
- Learn how to create different marks, textures, and visual effects using traditional relief printing methods.
- Transfer your design onto a linoleum block and begin carving under step-by-step guidance!
- Ink your block and experiment with hand-printing techniques to produce a series of prints.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own hand-carved linocut block which you can use plenty more times after and a collection of printed post cards or paper posters, which can be used as greeting cards, mini posters, gift wrap, or framed artwork.
