{"product_id":"270601-1st-5th-june-2027-summer-school-the-complete-linocutter","title":"270601|1st - 5th June 2027|Summer School: The Complete Linocutter","description":"\u003ctable class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 27%;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeicester Print Workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"time\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuesday 1st - Saturday 5th June 2027\u003cbr\u003e10.30am - 4.30pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKevin Holdaway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Absolutely FANTASTIC, it has been an incredible week - and I have learnt so many new skills that have pushed my work forward in ways that I could never have thought.\" July 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJourney through the traditional relief printing process starting with a single colour, black and white image to understand the basic linocut process. Then quickly expand your toolbelt by exploring the reduction method of cutting and using CMYK colour separation to create detailed, multi-layered and multicolour linocuts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKevin has been a Print Technician at De Montfort University for 30 years and has a long history of working with artists to create editions of work. He will share all his processes and best practice with participants, ensuring your next prints will be polished and confident. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the week you will have had a full in depth course in lino cutting and produce at least three editions of prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 1 – Single Colour Linocut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTutor and class introductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to relief printmaking with lino including examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstration of the preparation of the lino block and image transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will prepare their blocks in accordance with the demo. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstration in cutting, registration, inking and printing up the blocks using the traditional presses and barens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants will spend the afternoon proofing their prints, cutting and reprinting until desired final design is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal design made into a small edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3:30pm clear up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 2 – Reduction Linocut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the reduction process including examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrating the reduction process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to prepare their blocks and transfer image to the surface of the lino.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to create an accurate registration sheet and make a list of the colours they are going to use in the process, from light to dark in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to cut their paper to the size they want and numbers they require for their edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to start to cut their blocks to reveal any white, or print their lightest colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue to cut and print blocks, overlaying each new colour on top of the previous one in register.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3:30pm clear up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 3 – Reduction Linocut (continued)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM \u0026amp; PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue to work on the layers of the reduction. Cutting and printing the layers gradually throughout the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to edition their prints throughout the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3:30pm Clean up. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 4 – CMYK Linocut (multiple blocks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the four colour, multi block CMYK, process with examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstration of the ways to register the images onto the blocks, by either using a key initial block or carbon paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to spend the morning preparing the blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to cut the four blocks, proofing the blocks to check the printed design, throughout the afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3:30pm Clean up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 5 – CMYK Linocut (multiple blocks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to continue to work on the designs, finishing any cutting and proofing until desired final blocks are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstration of using the four transparent colour process, registering and printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants to print and edition their work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3:15 pm clean up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.00pm – group discussion with presentation of prints and editions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Holdaway\u003c\/strong\u003e has been the Senior Technical Instructor in Printmaking, at De Montfort University, since 1990. Although born in Hampshire, he has lived in Leicestershire since graduating with a Fine Art degree in 1989. He teaches a wide range of traditional printmaking techniques including: relief, screen printing and intaglio, and enjoys passing on his skills to others who share his passion for print. Kevin is an internationally exhibited Artist, and has been the Master Printer for various others including Fluxus Artist Alison Knowles and Concrete Poet Edwin Morgan. He also volunteers as a technical advisor at Milton Keynes Printmakers on a regular basis and has taught workshops demonstrating techniques across England. He is a member of the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.colourfieldgallery.com\/kevin-holdaway\/\" title=\"www.colourfieldgallery.com\/kevin-holdaway\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.colourfieldgallery.com\/kevin-holdaway\/ \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kevinholdaway\/?igshid=11avz0gzs2zy9\" title=\"www.instagram.com\/kevinholdaway\/?igshid=11avz0gzs2zy9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.instagram.com\/kevinholdaway\/?igshid=11avz0gzs2zy9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeicester Print Workshop \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. 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