Lino Basics: Four Approaches to Block Printing
Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — April 9-30, 2026
Class tuition covers all materials
This four-week lino series is the perfect introduction to block printing, offering a hands-on look at four foundational approaches to linoleum printmaking. Each week focuses on a different technique, giving students a broad understanding of how color, registration, and planning work across multiple methods. Classes are technique-driven, approachable, and designed to build confidence while leaving room for play and experimentation.
All classes are two hours long. Students will work primarily with 4 × 4 linoleum blocks and print by hand.
Week 1 — Intro to Lino
April 9
We’ll start with the basics: carving tools, mark-making, inking, and hand-printing. Students will create a one-block, one-color print while experimenting with simple, playful color surprises, think simple color splashes and overlays that bring variation and energy to each print. This session is all about getting comfortable with the material and the process.
Week 2 — Multi-Block Printing
April 16
This class introduces multi-color printing using multiple blocks. Students will learn how to build and use a simple registration jig to ensure that separate blocks line up cleanly and accurately. We’ll focus on planning imagery across blocks and understanding how layers of color interact, all while continuing to work at a manageable 4 × 4 scale.
Week 3 — Reduction Linocut
April 23
Reduction printing uses a single block to create multiple colors by carving and printing in stages. Students will learn how reduction works, how to plan imagery in reverse, and how to think through the sequence of carving and printing. Using set imagery, this class emphasizes understanding the process and building a strong technical foundation for this classic method.
Week 4 — Jigsaw Linocut
April 30
We’ll wrap up the series with jigsaw linocut, an approach to multi-color printing that uses one block cut into pieces rather than multiple blocks. This technique offers a flexible and intuitive way to work with color while maintaining strong registration. It’s a fun, inventive method that opens up new possibilities for composition and color play.
This series is designed as an introduction to four core linoleum printing techniques. Each class focuses on learning the process and gaining hands-on experience rather than producing finished editions. Deeper-dive classes will be offered in the future for students who want to further explore their favorite techniques.
DETAILS
Level: All levels, no prior printmaking experience required.
Date: April 9-30, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Class size: Limited to 12 participants
Location: Print House
29 Carolina Lane, Asheville, NC
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund with 72 hours notice.
Less than 72 hours notice, we’ll happily issue you a credit toward another class.
For same-day cancellations or no-shows, tuition is nonrefundable.
Register & Pay: ADD TO CART then click on the CART at TOP RIGHT of site to complete checkout.
Lino Basics: Four Approaches to Block Printing
Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — April 9-30, 2026
Class tuition covers all materials
This four-week lino series is the perfect introduction to block printing, offering a hands-on look at four foundational approaches to linoleum printmaking. Each week focuses on a different technique, giving students a broad understanding of how color, registration, and planning work across multiple methods. Classes are technique-driven, approachable, and designed to build confidence while leaving room for play and experimentation.
All classes are two hours long. Students will work primarily with 4 × 4 linoleum blocks and print by hand.
Week 1 — Intro to Lino
April 9
We’ll start with the basics: carving tools, mark-making, inking, and hand-printing. Students will create a one-block, one-color print while experimenting with simple, playful color surprises, think simple color splashes and overlays that bring variation and energy to each print. This session is all about getting comfortable with the material and the process.
Week 2 — Multi-Block Printing
April 16
This class introduces multi-color printing using multiple blocks. Students will learn how to build and use a simple registration jig to ensure that separate blocks line up cleanly and accurately. We’ll focus on planning imagery across blocks and understanding how layers of color interact, all while continuing to work at a manageable 4 × 4 scale.
Week 3 — Reduction Linocut
April 23
Reduction printing uses a single block to create multiple colors by carving and printing in stages. Students will learn how reduction works, how to plan imagery in reverse, and how to think through the sequence of carving and printing. Using set imagery, this class emphasizes understanding the process and building a strong technical foundation for this classic method.
Week 4 — Jigsaw Linocut
April 30
We’ll wrap up the series with jigsaw linocut, an approach to multi-color printing that uses one block cut into pieces rather than multiple blocks. This technique offers a flexible and intuitive way to work with color while maintaining strong registration. It’s a fun, inventive method that opens up new possibilities for composition and color play.
This series is designed as an introduction to four core linoleum printing techniques. Each class focuses on learning the process and gaining hands-on experience rather than producing finished editions. Deeper-dive classes will be offered in the future for students who want to further explore their favorite techniques.
DETAILS
Level: All levels, no prior printmaking experience required.
Date: April 9-30, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Class size: Limited to 12 participants
Location: Print House
29 Carolina Lane, Asheville, NC
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund with 72 hours notice.
Less than 72 hours notice, we’ll happily issue you a credit toward another class.
For same-day cancellations or no-shows, tuition is nonrefundable.
Register & Pay: ADD TO CART then click on the CART at TOP RIGHT of site to complete checkout.
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