Print You Own Christmas Cards Workshop

Whether you are new to lino printing or have printed with lino before, this is a fun workshop to get into the Christmas spirit. We will cover how to plan a Christmas design and transfer it to the lino; how to cut and carve the lino; how to ink up the lino and how to print it. While carving I will show you various mark making techniques.

You will print your own set of 20 hand printed Christmas cards, with matching envelopes. Time permitting, we can explore ways to incorporate your design into wrapping paper and envelope inserts. Additional blank cards and envelopes will be available for purchase so you can continue to print at home.

If you don’t get your 20 cards printed during the workshop, you will be able to finish printing them at home. I will show you hand printing methods, as opposed to using a printmaking press, so you can easily replicate the process at home with minimal equipment.

All necessary materials for making your hand printed Christmas cards are covered in your Materials Fee and provided for this workshop.

– tracing paper and drawing materials to create and transfer your image to a lino block
– lino block approx A6 in size
– 20x A6 quality blank Cards for printing, with matching envelopes
– inks, rollers and other printmaking supplies needed to carve, ink and print your print
– tea and plunger coffee, with a light morning and afternoon tea
– lots of Christmas spirit and cheer

Additional cards and envelopes will be available to purchase if you want to continue making cards at home. Blank card with matching envelopes sets (10 cards/envelopes per set) will be available for sale for $9 per set, or $5 per 10x cards and $4 per 10x matching envelopes.

Everything you need for this workshop is included and provided.

Lunch. You can pop into town to buy lunch, but it is a few minutes drive and parking can be difficult (Maleny is a popular weekend destination). Therefore I recommend you bring your lunch and maximise the time you have printing and learning in the studio.

Your design ideas. If you have something specific you want to print, bring your ideas along. But fear not if you are a little stuck for inspiration as I will have plenty of suitable images and ideas on hand for you to use and reference.

Please also bring a journal or notebook for taking notes during the workshop.

​Participants are advised to wear closed in shoes, and suitable clothing or apron that you do not mind getting ink on. The inks can set permanently on fabric.

In this workshop we will print with water based inks, so washup of tools and hands will use soap and water, not potent cleaning chemicals.

We use sharp tools to carve lino. You will be given instruction on how to hold and use the tools, and it will expected that you follow instruction and take care while using them.

To book your place in this workshop, please complete the booking form to the right.

Full payment is required to secure your booking. Payment can be made via PayPal or direct deposit.

If you cancel your workshop booking you may incur fees. Please read my cancellation policy here.

If a workshop does not reach the minimum numbers required, it may have to be cancelled. If this happens you will receive a full refund or an option to reschedule.

Once your booking form and payment has been received I will contact you to confirm you place and advise any special instructions.