Shelburne Craft School

Linoleum Printmaking, or Linocut, is a printmaking technique in which a design is cut into the surface of a linoleum block with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel, or gouge, with the uncut areas representing a mirror image of the art to be printed. The linoleum block is then inked with a roller and impressed onto paper. Using these blocks and ink, you can create your very own greeting cards to send out this holiday season.

First, you’ll get a demonstration of how to work with the tools and materials used in creating these one-of-a-kind prints. Then, you’ll carve up a 4"x6" linoleum block to print your own holiday cards. Samples will be available for inspiration, or bring your own designs and ideas! After creating our linocuts, we’ll break out the ink and get to printing! Each participant can expect to bring home 6 printed cards.