An introduction to
Relief Printing
Learn to Lino Print
with printmaker Catherine Greenwood
This relief print workshop is run by Artist Catherine Greenwood who is a passionate printmaker and loves giving people confidence to try new and engaging techniques. You will be given materials and tools list to create your own designs and prints, including live demonstrations, plus discover how to use natural and eco inks in your practice.
£40
All sessions are recorded and made available for a week following the course.
This also includes times for any feedback questions.
IN A 2 HOUR LIVE SESSION:
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Intro to Print
This introduction to Relief Printing will allow attendees to explore the vast nature of relief printing, a term used to describe printmaking from any type of carved surface, with a special focus on lino printing.
Catherine will lead by example, showcasing her own work and creative techniques, including the opportunities to prioritise sustainability in the print studio. You’ll be able to follow along live, carving and transferring your own images to create unique and purposeful designs.
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Print in Practice
This two hour workshop is intended to inspire you and give you the confidence and skills to start developing your own relief prints, and provide inspirational content to help you in your wider creative practice.
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Materials
Apron
Sketchbook
Pencil, Rubber, Sharpener
Pens, Sharpie, Biro, wax crayon (flat sided ideally) or graphite
Tracing paper, tracedown (yellow, blue or white)
Extras: bench hook/cutting guard, coloured tissue for chine collé, nori rice glue or diluted PVA/glue stick, paintbrush, plant material (fern- textured leaves without too many seeds) Gelli plate.
PRINT IDEAS: 10 cm x 12 cm drawings- Theme: Natural patterns
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Lino Tools
ABIG tool set or Pfeil
Lino grey soft cut or blue vinyl approx 10 cm x 12cm
INKS Akua, Cranfield relief inks safewash
Extender
Newsprint, Newspaper, assorted printing paper (copier, thin cartridge, brown paper, Japanese Koso paper)
Hard ink roller for paper or soft for fabric
Glass slab/perspex/inking tray
Sponge
Bamboo barren/jam jar lid
Clean up rag/blueroll
Series Feedback
Workshop
Host
Catherine Greenwood
Catherine’s first studio was at Brancepeth Castle in Durham, home of artists, poets and musicians in 1993. Before this, she completed a Foundation at Camberwell school of Art and Degree in fine art KIAD in Kent in 1986 and after working as an artist and environmental educator travelled to Maine USA, completed an MA 1998 at the University and took part in innovative research into Contemporary Printmaking materials.
She returned to UK and lives in West Sussex, creating art work from the Green Print Studio leading Art Walks on the South Downs and teaching Printmaking at Mill Street Etching studio, Suffolk, Putney School of Art, London & independently.
In 2000 Catherine received a Year of The Artist award with her community project Body Image which has since featured in publications such as Juno Magazine 2008 and Body Talk 'Whose language? 2019 by Jennifer Patterson.
She has exhibited widely, notably at the RA Summer Exhibition 2015, and Tomorrow’s Child exhibition Houses of Parliament 2016 and Woolwich Contemporary Print Fairs 20017-21.
Catherine creates light filled energetic etchings and mono prints based on drawings made on coastal walks and visits to ancient sites. Observing nature and responding to seasonal changes are an important part of her response to walking in natural landscapes.
As a member of the Wilderness Art Collective, Catherine aims to promote discussion and engagement in the natural world. She is participating in a residency on the Isle of Skye in October 2022.
During Lockdown 2020 Catherine was part of the curation team, organising and promoting a virtual gallery and events for the 'Wilderness For The Mind' online Exhibition which included 31 artists from the wilderness Art Collective with including live interviews and demonstrations which connected people with nature through a virtual platform during the pandemic.