For Earth’s Sake at The Great Green Barn presents
Wood & Linocut Printing Workshop
with tutor
Will Dyke
at the
Great Green Barn
Wood & Linocut Printing Workshop
with tutor
Will Dyke
at the
Great Green Barn
DATE & TIME
Tuesday 14 October 2025: 10am - 4pm
Price*: £85 per person, Optional Vegetarian Lunch £7.50
Tuesday 14 October 2025: 10am - 4pm
Price*: £85 per person, Optional Vegetarian Lunch £7.50
Many will have grown up with linoleum as the flooring in household kitchens and bathrooms, though this Victorian invention has been used for printing for over a century, and woodblocks for many, many centuries more.
During this day-long practical workshop, you will learn from tutor Will Dyke the art of printing; from your own inspiration through to the printed art, you will learn to design and cut your own wood or lino blocks to print onto paper. All materials you use during the day are fully sustainable, and included in the price.
Suitable for all abilities, with tuition from Will on design, lino block cutting and printing techniques, by the end of the workshop you will go home with your own printed art, and the printing block you have created so you can print more at home.
During this day-long practical workshop, you will learn from tutor Will Dyke the art of printing; from your own inspiration through to the printed art, you will learn to design and cut your own wood or lino blocks to print onto paper. All materials you use during the day are fully sustainable, and included in the price.
Suitable for all abilities, with tuition from Will on design, lino block cutting and printing techniques, by the end of the workshop you will go home with your own printed art, and the printing block you have created so you can print more at home.
Our Tutor
Will Dyke studied illustration and printmaking at Harrow College, University of Westminster. He is now a full-time printmaker and tutor based in Sussex, teaching regular print workshops in Chichester and giving talks and demonstrations for art groups, museums, and other organisations. He has taught for the National Trust, Pallant House Gallery, and Hampshire Cultural Trust and is a regular tutor at Weald & Downland Living Museum.
Will Dyke studied illustration and printmaking at Harrow College, University of Westminster. He is now a full-time printmaker and tutor based in Sussex, teaching regular print workshops in Chichester and giving talks and demonstrations for art groups, museums, and other organisations. He has taught for the National Trust, Pallant House Gallery, and Hampshire Cultural Trust and is a regular tutor at Weald & Downland Living Museum.
Will specialises in woodcut and linocuts, creating limited edition prints, with much of his work inspired by rural life and history.
Participant Information
Each workshop is limited to 8 participants.
The workshop lasts for six hours including a break for lunch - please see refreshments below.
Whilst the workshop is inside the Great Green Barn, participants are advised to wear suitable layered clothing that you don’t mind getting grubby. Please wear closed shoes. All materials and tools will be provided.
What you can expect from this practical workshop
Learn how to design an image, render it onto a wood or lino block, and use cutting tools to carve your design. You will then ink and print your block by hand onto a selection of papers.
Your design can be original, a found image of your choosing, or based on images and prints from the selection provided.
Helpful guidance on creating an image is given. Simple methods of introducing more colours into your prints will be covered.
You can take your own hand-crafted block away after the workshop to print more at home. It will be possible to buy extra materials.
Notes on materials being used for this workshop
Blocks: We carve our woodblock designs into lime wood, and we also use traditional hessian backed lino from ‘Esdee’, which is made from natural ingredients including linseed oil, wood flour, and limestone powder.
Paper: ‘Khadi’ artists’ handmade papers from India, 100% cotton rag, which is sourced from recycled T shirt cuttings.
Printing inks: Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink; Linseed oil-based artist quality printing inks made for non toxic printmaking, they can be cleaned up using liquid soap, water, and vegetable oil.
Refreshments
Teas, coffees and water are included in the ticket price.
Please bring a packed lunch for the mid-workshop break. An optional vegetarian lunch of a slice of warmed Greek Spinach & Feta pie and salad is available to pre-order at £7.50.
Please let the Great Green Barn know if you have any special dietary requirements.
Each workshop is limited to 8 participants.
The workshop lasts for six hours including a break for lunch - please see refreshments below.
Whilst the workshop is inside the Great Green Barn, participants are advised to wear suitable layered clothing that you don’t mind getting grubby. Please wear closed shoes. All materials and tools will be provided.
What you can expect from this practical workshop
Learn how to design an image, render it onto a wood or lino block, and use cutting tools to carve your design. You will then ink and print your block by hand onto a selection of papers.
Your design can be original, a found image of your choosing, or based on images and prints from the selection provided.
Helpful guidance on creating an image is given. Simple methods of introducing more colours into your prints will be covered.
You can take your own hand-crafted block away after the workshop to print more at home. It will be possible to buy extra materials.
Notes on materials being used for this workshop
Blocks: We carve our woodblock designs into lime wood, and we also use traditional hessian backed lino from ‘Esdee’, which is made from natural ingredients including linseed oil, wood flour, and limestone powder.
Paper: ‘Khadi’ artists’ handmade papers from India, 100% cotton rag, which is sourced from recycled T shirt cuttings.
Printing inks: Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink; Linseed oil-based artist quality printing inks made for non toxic printmaking, they can be cleaned up using liquid soap, water, and vegetable oil.
Refreshments
Teas, coffees and water are included in the ticket price.
Please bring a packed lunch for the mid-workshop break. An optional vegetarian lunch of a slice of warmed Greek Spinach & Feta pie and salad is available to pre-order at £7.50.
Please let the Great Green Barn know if you have any special dietary requirements.
DETAILS:
Venue: Great Green Barn, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Date & Time: Tuesday 14th October, 10am - 4pm
BOOK: ONLINE - CLICK HERE
If you have any difficulty booking tickets please email [email protected].
Call, Text or WhatsApp: Vanessa on 07973 531259
Price*: £85 per person, Optional Lunch £7.50
* Includes £1 GGB Restoration Fee
Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.
Venue: Great Green Barn, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Date & Time: Tuesday 14th October, 10am - 4pm
BOOK: ONLINE - CLICK HERE
If you have any difficulty booking tickets please email [email protected].
Call, Text or WhatsApp: Vanessa on 07973 531259
Price*: £85 per person, Optional Lunch £7.50
* Includes £1 GGB Restoration Fee
Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.