Linocut Printing Intermediate: Multi Colour

Learn linocut printmaking as part of our Visual Arts and Handcrafts courses in Sydney.

Explore the creative potential of layered lino printing in this hands-on intermediate workshop focused on vibrant, multi-colour work.

You’ll learn how to design, carve, and print using the multi-block technique – a printmaking method that uses separate plates for each colour to achieve rich, layered compositions with precise alignment and bold visual impact.

The workshop covers essential skills for multi-colour printing, including accurate registration, clean layering, and thoughtful colour planning. There will be plenty of opportunity to refine your carving and printing techniques while producing a small edition of striking, three-colour lino prints.

This class is open to all, though prior experience with lino tools and single-colour printing is recommended.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Learn the fundamentals of working with coloured inks in linocut printmaking.
• Develop your skills in multi-colour and multi-plate printing techniques.
• Build on the linocutting techniques introduced in the beginner’s workshop.
• Receive constructive feedback to help refine and improve your printmaking.

Course content

What will be covered in this linocut printmaking workshop?

• Guidance on designing prints suitable for linocut, emphasising how to transfer designs onto linoleum blocks while considering the reversed image effect for final prints.
• Techniques for creating various marks, textures, and details using linocut tools to manipulate coloured ink effectively.
• Methods for inking carved linoleum blocks with coloured ink, exploring how different inking methods can affect the final print's appearance.
• Proper techniques for registering linoleum blocks with paper to ensure precise alignment and accurate printing of multi-colour designs with coloured ink.
• Learning how to achieve consistent pressure and quality prints through hand-printing methods, focusing on achieving clear and well-defined prints with coloured ink.

Intended audience

Who is this linocut printmaking workshop for?

This workshop is for people who have completed the beginners workshop or people with previous or advanced knowledge or experience of relief printing.

*This workshop is not suitable for students under the age of 18 years. 

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What we provide

• Lino cutting tools & rollers
• Lino blocks
• Coloured Inks
• Printing papers
• Linocut printing ideas
• Bring a few large hard copy images of your choice as inspiration for your linocut printing.

Materials are provided in class. However, if you wish to use your tools feel free to bring them along.  

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Closed-in shoes required
• Please wear old clothes and/or bring an apron
• Long hair must be tied back