Linoprinted Paper Decorations

Join WYPW member Scarlette for a festive hands-on workshop exploring the craft of lino printing, with a focus on designing, carving, and printing your own design onto paper templates that transform into folded, 3D diamond-shaped decorations. 

Over the duration of the workshop you will learn how to carve simple lino blocks, experiment with inking and printing techniques, and explore the possibilities of pattern and repeat design. We will focus on generating artwork through carving and printing, encouraging you to think creatively about pattern, mark-making, and how flat prints can be transformed into sculptural forms. As a technique, lino printing is also ideal for cards, gift tags, wrapping papers, and artworks and this session will give you the foundational skills to apply the technique across multiple potential outcomes in the future. 

You’ll leave the session with a set of your own lino-printed decorations, your hand carved lino block, and some learning materials to help you continue experimenting with lino printing beyond the workshop. 

What will be covered in the session?

• How to design and carve a lino block suitable for printing onto paper templates. 
• Understanding how relief printing can be used to create repeat patterns, decorative motifs, and festive imagery. 
• The history and principles of lino printing, from traditional block carving to contemporary art and craft applications. 
• Time to focus on carving, inking, and printing your own lino block. 
• Learn how to fold, assemble, and glue your printed templates into 3D diamond-shaped baubles. 

What to bring/prepare:

All materials and equipment will be provided for this session, including lino, carving tools, inks, and bauble templates. If you have any specific imagery, sketches, or pattern ideas you’d like to work from, feel free to bring them along for inspiration. 

Your tutor : Scarlette Averley

Born a Southerner, Scarlette has lived and worked in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, for the majority of her career. She is a studio-holder at West Yorkshire Print Workshop and an experienced printmaker and arts facilitator, working extensively in community and statutory settings. Her specialist area is the Reduction Lino Cut method of printmaking. Scarlette’s own practice is centered in ‘place’, exploring locations and buildings of personal significance or local interest. Use of colour is pivotal to her work and her palette tends to be bright, bold and whimsical, which reflects her relationship with and interpretations of her subjects. These dense layers of colour are achieved with heavy duty oil-based inks that leave a sheen or glossy finish on her prints. Scarlette’s pieces are always limited edition, original handmade prints, in varying edition sizes.

Who is this course for?

This session is suitable for all levels of experience and knowledge. Whether you are completely new to lino printing or already familiar with relief processes, this workshop offers an accessible and enjoyable introduction. If you have an interest in handmade decorations, printmaking, or simply wish to try a tactile, analogue craft, this session will give you a supportive space to explore the process with professional guidance. 

Pace and Accessibility

This workshop is designed to be relaxed, supportive and accessible, with a maximum of six participants to ensure everyone receives individual guidance. You’ll be taken through each stage of the process step by step, with opportunities to work either seated or standing as you prefer. Regular breaks will be included throughout the session. This workshop is located in our Gallery space which has level access and an accessible toilet. If you have any additional access or support needs, please get in touch before the workshop so we can do our best to accommodate them. 

What’s next?

After attending this course you can join our workshop as a member and continue to use our facilities to make and develop your own work. The sooner the better, as the longer you leave it the more you are likely to forget! If you join up within one month of attending the course you will receive a £5 discount. Find out more about the benefits of membership here: https://www.wypw.org/shop/standard-membership/

Cancellation Policy:

• If you have to cancel:

If you are unable to attend your booked course, we may accept the fee paid as payment towards a place on the same or another course that takes place within the same financial year (running 1 April-31 March) following the originally booked event. Such a transfer will be on condition that we are informed in writing of your intentions four weeks prior to the originally booked event. Bookings can only be transferred once. If you are unable to attend, and not in a position either to transfer to another event, then the following charges will apply: Cancellation charges

• 16-12 weeks before the course: 50 % of the fee will be retained by WYPW
• Less than 12 weeks before the course: 100% of the fee will be retained by WYPW
• Please note that full payment is required for non-attendance on a booking that has been transferred.

If you have any further questions about our cancellation policy, please contact us on info@wypw.org

• If we have to cancel:

West Yorkshire Print Workshop reserves the right to cancel or re-arrange courses if there are insufficient participants enrolled to run a viable course or for other unforeseen circumstances. We will do our best to give those who have already enrolled at least one weeks’ notice of cancellation. In such circumstances you will be offered a free transfer to another course date or a full refund of fees paid. By enrolling in our courses, participants agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined above. 

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