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Reduction Lino Printing

Duration: Weekend course
Dates: Sat 20 Sep 10:30 - Sun 21 Sep 2025 17:30
Location: Print Studio

Explore a variety of methods to produce single and multiple colour prints.

This course will cover use of tools, equipment and techniques for both reduction and multi-block printing. You'll learn how to make a lino print, from how to transfer your design onto a lino block to printing your design using oil-based inks and a Victorian relief printing press. 

The course will also introduce a few ideas for achieving half-tones or texture and you'll leave with a small portfolio of prints.

Fantastic couple of days – I am a complete beginner but I felt I really achieved something! 

Really enjoyed this course and learned a lot to add to the knowledge I've gained on previous courses. DCA facilities are really fantastic!

Lino print of a person in a kitchen
Print by Anupa Gardner
Lino cut of people playing musical intruments
Print by Anupa Gardner

Print Studio Terms & Conditions

Please ensure you've read the Print Studio Terms & Conditions before you book.
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Need to know

  • What to bring

We provide everything you'll need, just bring yourself. You are welcome to bring along any inspiration, images or sketchbooks to work from.

 

  • What to wear

We'll provide aprons and gloves but recommend wearing old clothes as printmaking can be messy. Please note that open-toed footwear and sandals are not allowed.

 

  • Food & drinks

A sealed water flask or drinking vessel is permitted but other food and drinks are not allowed in the studio.

Meet your tutor

Photo of Anupa Gardiner working on a large print  of a figure

Anupa Gardner

Anupa Gardner is an Indian born Scottish artist working mainly in the field of printmaking. She teaches at Edinburgh College of Art and delivers a variety of workshops across Scotland.
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