Learn how to make a lino-cut print from start to finish in a friendly online workshop with LGBTQIA+ women, trans and non-binary people, hosted by Wild Water Art Store's Gemma Curtis. 

When: Monday 18 October, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Online (Zoom)

Cost: free (you will need to provide your own lino cutting materials)

Over the two hours we have together, Gemma will take you through the lino-printing process from start to finish. We'll being with a few warm-up drawing skills, leading into some linocutting techniques and a demonstration on how to transfer your design onto a lino-block. Over the second part of the workshop, you'll learn how to carve your design and finally how to make a print!

This session will be open for up to 16 people, thus providing a friendly atmosphere, where guidance and support can take place.

There will be an option to have cameras off or on, depending on your comfort.

We're looking forward to bringing a group of lovely queer women and non-binary people together to learn a new creative skill online!

IMPORTANT: Lino materials are not included in the free admission. You will need: pencil, paper, 1 block of lino, 1 lino cutter and handle, some lino printing ink, a roller, and some paper to roll your ink on. An Esdee Lino Cut Taster Kit is available for purchase on Amazon for £12. You can also find taster lino kits in local art stores. 

If you have any access requirements or this lino printing cost is prohibitive, please email us at sapphoeventsuk@gmail.com.

This event is part of Sappho Events' QUEER CONNECT series, running free events throughout October thanks to the support of the National Lottery Community Fund.

Gemma Curtis Bio:

Gemma Curtis is an artist, teacher of over 15 years and LGBTQ+ advocate, who rediscovered a love for lino-printing during the first lockdown. She set up a new business - Wild Water Art Store on Etsy and has much to say about creative wellbeing, taking risks and lessons learnt along the way.

You can check out her Etsy store here (opens in new tab)