Lino Printing Workshop – Beginner-Friendly Carving, Stamp Making & Printmaking
About the Event

Looking for a creative weekend plan that goes beyond coffee, dinner or another screen-heavy hangout?

Get your hands inky at this engaging Lino Printing Workshop, where one simple Lino block becomes a collection of tiny handmade stamps—and those stamps come together to create a unique piece of artwork.

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the basics of Lino carving and printmaking in a hands-on and playful format. Rather than creating just one carved design, you will receive an A5 Lino block that you can divide into smaller sections, carve into as many tiny stamps as you like, and use to build your own printed composition.

You decide what your stamps look like, how many you want to create and how they come together in the final artwork.

Mix, repeat, layer and experiment with your designs as you create prints on paper. The process gives you plenty of room to explore patterns, shapes, repetition and composition while learning the fundamentals of Lino printing.

No previous experience is required. Whether you come with a friend, bring a date or simply enjoy a creative session by yourself, the workshop provides the tools, materials, guidance and individual attention needed to make the experience approachable for beginners.

Come for the craft. Leave with ink-stained hands, new ideas and artwork made entirely by you.

What Is Lino Printing?

Lino printing is a printmaking technique in which a design is carved into a Lino block and ink is applied to the surface before the design is transferred onto paper.

This workshop introduces the process in a simple and approachable way, allowing participants to learn by doing.

Instead of creating a single large image on one block, this workshop gives the process a playful twist: you can divide your A5 Lino block into smaller sections and turn those sections into multiple tiny stamps.

These individual stamps can then be combined in different ways to create your final artwork.

A Little Stamp-Making Playground

Think of your Lino block as a small playground for making stamps.

You decide:

How many tiny stamps you want to carve
What shapes and designs they will have
How you want to arrange them
Which patterns you want to repeat
How the individual stamps come together in the final print

This makes the workshop less about following one fixed design and more about experimenting with your own ideas.

Learn the Basics of Lino Carving

The workshop begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of Lino carving.

You will learn how to approach the block, work with the carving tools and create designs that can be used as stamps for printmaking.

The process is guided step by step, making it accessible even if you have never worked with Lino before.

The focus is on learning the basic techniques while allowing you to develop your own creative direction.

Turn One Block Into Multiple Tiny Stamps

One of the most interesting aspects of this workshop is the freedom to divide your A5 Lino block and transform it into a collection of small stamps.

Rather than being limited to a single design, you can create multiple shapes and motifs from the same block.

These smaller stamps can then be repeated, layered or rearranged to build a larger visual composition.

This gives you the chance to explore how individual elements can work together to create a complete artwork.

Experiment With Patterns and Repetition

Printmaking naturally lends itself to repetition, and this workshop gives you the opportunity to experiment with that idea.

A single tiny stamp can become part of a larger pattern.

You can repeat shapes, arrange them in rows, create clusters, overlap elements or build an entirely different composition from the same collection of stamps.

The process encourages experimentation and gives you plenty of freedom to see what happens when you change the arrangement.

Mix, Repeat, Layer and Play

There is no need to approach your artwork as a rigid design exercise.

The workshop encourages you to mix, repeat, layer and play with your stamps as you build your final composition.

You can experiment with different arrangements and discover how the same stamps can create completely different visual effects depending on how they are placed.

This playful approach makes the activity especially suitable for people who enjoy creative experimentation.

Create Your Own Printed Artwork

After carving your collection of tiny stamps, you will use them to create your own printed artwork on paper.

You will receive 2 A4 sheets specifically for creating your final printed pieces.

The artwork is built using the stamps you designed and carved yourself, making the finished print a completely personal creation.

Because every participant chooses their own designs and arrangements, each finished artwork can look different.

What You’ll Get
1 A5 Lino Block

You will receive one A5 Lino block to divide and carve into your own collection of tiny stamps.

The block becomes your personal creative workspace for experimenting with different designs.

2 A4 Sheets

You will receive two A4 sheets to create your final printed artwork.

These sheets give you space to experiment with your carved stamps and develop your final compositions.

Guided Lino Carving and Printmaking

The workshop includes beginner-friendly guidance through both carving and printmaking.

All Tools and Materials

All tools and materials needed during the workshop are provided.

Individual Guidance

You will receive individual attention and guidance throughout the process, helping you work through the carving and printing stages.

Beginner-Friendly Creative Experience

No previous experience with printmaking or carving is needed.

The workshop is designed to introduce the process from the basics, allowing first-time participants to learn the essentials before moving into their own creative experimentation.

You do not have to be an experienced artist to create something interesting.

The focus is on learning the process, exploring ideas and enjoying the experience of making something by hand.

A Different Kind of Weekend Activity

For people looking for an alternative to the usual weekend plans, this workshop offers an opportunity to spend time creating something tangible.

Instead of another screen-based activity, you can spend your session working with a physical block, carving tools, ink and paper.

The result is not only a creative experience but also artwork that you have designed and printed yourself.

Bring a Friend, a Date or Just Yourself

The workshop can be enjoyed in different ways.

Come With a Friend

Work alongside someone you know, compare ideas and create your own individual stamp collections.

Bring a Date

Turn your weekend outing into a hands-on creative experience where both of you can make something from scratch.

Come Solo

Enjoy the workshop at your own pace and focus entirely on your own creative process.

The guided structure and individual attention make the experience suitable whether you arrive alone or with someone else.

Carving, Printing and Creative Expression

The workshop combines several stages of hands-on making.

You begin by learning the basics of carving, then move on to creating your tiny stamps. Once your stamps are ready, you can start experimenting with printmaking and composition.

The process moves naturally from:

Carve → Create Stamps → Experiment → Print → Compose → Take Home Your Artwork

Each stage gives you another opportunity to make creative decisions.

Explore Shapes, Patterns and Composition

Creating multiple small stamps gives you the freedom to explore visual ideas in a flexible way.

You can use simple shapes or more detailed motifs, depending on what you want to create.

Once the carving is complete, the challenge shifts from making individual stamps to figuring out how they work together on paper.

This introduces participants to the relationship between shape, repetition, spacing and composition in a practical way.

A Hands-On Printmaking Experience

The workshop is designed around participation rather than demonstration alone.

You will spend the session physically working with your materials, carving your block and using your own stamps to create the final print.

This hands-on format allows you to understand the process by experiencing it directly.

Make Something Entirely Your Own

One of the most rewarding aspects of the workshop is that the final artwork comes from your own decisions.

You choose the designs.

You carve the stamps.

You decide how many to make.

You arrange them.

You create the final print.

The finished artwork is therefore entirely your own creative work.

What You Will Experience
Lino Carving Basics

Learn fundamental carving techniques in a beginner-friendly format.

Stamp Making

Turn sections of your A5 Lino block into your own collection of tiny handmade stamps.

Printmaking

Use your carved stamps to create prints on A4 paper.

Pattern Exploration

Experiment with repetition, layering and different arrangements.

Individual Guidance

Receive hands-on support and individual attention throughout the workshop.

Creative Experimentation

Mix, repeat, layer and play with your stamps to discover your own visual style.

Take-Home Artwork

Create final printed artwork that you can keep and display.

A Creative Break From Screens

The workshop provides an opportunity to step away from digital distractions and spend time with a tactile, analogue process.

There is something satisfying about carving a design into a physical block, applying ink and seeing your handmade stamp appear on paper.

For anyone looking for an offline creative weekend activity, this workshop offers a chance to slow down, make something with your hands and take a break from the usual routine.

From One Block to a Collection of Ideas

The concept behind the workshop is simple but flexible: one block can become many small ideas.

By dividing the A5 Lino block and carving multiple tiny stamps, you can create a visual vocabulary of your own.

Those individual pieces can then be recombined in different ways, showing how a small number of simple elements can produce a wide range of compositions.

Take Home Your Prints

At the end of the session, you will have your own printed artwork created using the stamps you carved yourself.

The finished A4 prints provide a tangible reminder of the workshop and the process you experienced.

Every mark, pattern and arrangement reflects your own creative choices.

Important Entry Information

The entry closes at 04:50 PM.

Participants are advised to arrive before the stated entry closing time to ensure a smooth entry and enough time to settle into the workshop.

Ticket and Refund Policy

Tickets once booked cannot be exchanged or refunded.

Please review the event information carefully before completing your booking.

Event Responsibility

Venues and organisers are solely responsible for the service, availability and quality of the events.

HighApe does not take any responsibility for activities taking place inside or outside the event. The entire responsibility for such activities rests with the organiser and venue.

Venue Rules

All venue and organiser rules apply throughout the event.

Guests are expected to comply with the applicable instructions and requirements of the venue and organiser.

Experience the Lino Printing Workshop

The Lino Printing Workshop offers a hands-on introduction to carving, stamp making and printmaking in a creative, beginner-friendly format.

With one A5 Lino block to divide and carve, two A4 sheets for your final artwork, all required tools and materials, guided instruction and individual attention, you have everything needed to explore the process.

The workshop gives you the freedom to turn one block into a collection of tiny stamps and then use those stamps to create patterns, compositions and printed artwork of your own.

Whether you come with a friend, bring a date or attend solo, the experience offers a refreshing alternative to the usual weekend routine.

Come for the craft. Carve your ideas. Print your imagination. Leave with artwork made entirely by you.