Christmas Linocut Workshop | Festive Printmaking Class in Folkestone, Kent
Create your own handmade Christmas prints in this festive 3-hour linocut printmaking workshop at my shop and open studio in the heart of Folkestone's Old High Street. Perfect for beginners and those with some previous experience, this relaxed evening class is designed to introduce you to the rewarding art of lino printing in a friendly, small-group setting.
With a maximum of just 6 participants, you'll receive plenty of one-to-one guidance throughout the session.
Perfectly timed so you can enjoy a leisurely lunch or explore Folkestone Harbour, The Old High Street and Sunny Sands before crafting the evening away.
Sunday 6th December
4.30pm – 7.30pm
Choose from a selection of pre-prepared designs including:
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Festive & Christmas
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Coastal
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Floral & Botanical
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Tattoo-inspired
Alternatively, you're welcome to bring your own simple design ideas.
By removing the pressure of creating a design from scratch, we can focus on learning the carving techniques, printmaking process and creating successful prints that you'll be proud to take home.
Before the Workshop
Before your class you'll receive:
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An invitation to my 114,000+ member Facebook printmaking community to share ideas, inspiration and your finished work.
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Access to curated Pinterest inspiration boards if you'd like to prepare your own designs before attending.
During the Workshop
In this beginner-friendly linocut printmaking workshop, you'll learn the traditional techniques used to carve and print your own lino block under the expert guidance of award-winning printmaker Fabia Goff.
Linocut is one of the most accessible forms of printmaking and is easy to continue at home once you've learned the basics.
During the workshop you'll learn:
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How to carve lino safely
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How to use different carving tools to create a variety of marks and textures
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How to carve your first lino block
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Where and how to begin carving (your block will be partially prepared to remove the fear of making that first cut)
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How to transfer designs onto lino for future projects
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How to ink your block correctly
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How to produce crisp, successful lino prints by hand
By the end of the session you'll have:
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Practice prints
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A completed A6 linocut block
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Several finished prints to take home
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The skills and confidence to continue lino printing at home
Suitable For
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some previous experience.
Materials Included
Everything you need is provided, including:
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1-2 small practice lino blocks
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1 pre-prepared A6 Easy Carve lino block
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Professional lino cutting tools
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Tracing paper
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Pencils and rulers
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Printing ink
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Newsprint for testing
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Three sheets of quality A5 printing paper
Please Bring
Simply bring your creativity, enthusiasm and any lino tools or projects you already own if you'd like advice on them.
When
Sunday 6th December
4.30pm – 7.30pm
Where
Fabia.H.Goff
67 The Old High Street
Folkestone, Kent
About Your Tutor
Fabia Goff is an award-winning printmaker, pattern designer and artist with 17 years of printmaking experience and many years of teaching experience.
Her artwork and designs have been featured by John Lewis, Laura Ashley, Wolf & Badger, and numerous galleries and independent retailers across Kent and beyond.
My work can also be found at:
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Canterbury Cathedral Gift Shop
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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
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Folkestone Bookshop
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Sandgate Deli
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Redrock Gallery, Faversham
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The Beer Shop, Folkestone (featured artwork and mural)
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Online worldwide
About the Studio
The workshop takes place in my welcoming shop and open studio on Folkestone's historic Old High Street, just a short walk from Folkestone Harbour Arm, Sunny Sands beach, The Warren and many independent cafés, restaurants and galleries.
A Few Words of Encouragement
You don't need to be an artist to enjoy lino printing!
The workshop has been carefully designed to help complete beginners succeed. With partially prepared lino blocks, ready-to-use designs and plenty of personal guidance, you'll quickly gain confidence and discover just how enjoyable traditional printmaking can be.
Come on your own, with friends or as a creative day out—everyone is welcome.
Suitable for ages 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).