All Out at Sea – Linocut Printing Workshop

About the artist..

Hello, Im Sarah Raybould, a self taught artist who moved from the East Yorkshire coast 5 years ago to Newquay, Cornwall. Always lived within a seagulls cry of the sea, the coast has been for me a place for contemplation, inspiration and inner peace. I have a great love of the outdoors, be it the mountains, forests or the sea, walking, swimming or just thoughtfully sitting. It has long been that awe inspiring feeling I love that nature gives to us. 

I recently found a new enthusiasm for printing and I continue to explore mixing different media and finding ways to capture the beauty of nature.

My workshops are aimed at beginners and to explore a new skill and to have some fun. So I aim to keep it simple, I tend to turn to nature for inspiration, plants, flowers, leaves, items from the seaside, shells and pebbles for example. With March and April here upon us, you may wish to look at spring themes for cards and gifts, it’s entirely up to you.

    With the workshop fairly short it is a good idea to bring your ideas/ designs with you ready to transfer on to the lino. We will be working on an A6 size tile, I will have paper and card to print on to and some blank cards if you do wish to use them to put your prints on. Remember to keep your designs simple, less is sometimes better, don’t be over ambitious! I will show you the basic mark making skills and how to use the tools safely.

All you need to bring with you is..

*Drawing materials ( pencil, eraser etc.)

*An apron or coverall or just an old shirt.. just in case!

*Something to put your prints in to take them home ( the printing ink takes a while to dry)

Please let me know if you have any requirements or requests.. Oh and if you are left handed also let me know! 

alloutatsea@gmail.com