Printmaking shorts: botanical linocut for beginners

Create your own botanical-inspired prints in this linocut course. 

Participants will explore the shapes and details of leaves, flowers and seed pods to develop a design. You will carve your design into a lino block and use it to print onto card and paper.   

The course introduces basic block printing methods and encourages experimentation with texture and shape. By the end of the course, you will have a small series of prints and your own carved lino block to take home. 

This course takes place on Tuesday evenings over two weeks: 

• Week 1: 21 July, 6pm to 8:30pm 

• Week 2: 28 July, 6pm to 8:30pm 

What to expect 

• maximum 10 participants 

• suitable for beginners 

• all materials are provided in a fully equipped printmaking studio. Carving tools require moderate pressure and hand control. 

• wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes 

We aim to present inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Jana Hawkins-Andersen, programs coordinator on 02 9265 9333 or JHawkinsAndersen@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au 

Bookings can be cancelled up to 7 days before the start of your course. Cancellations made after this will not be refunded. For more information see our terms and conditions.