Linocut Printmaking Reduction Course
Starts Tuesday 3rd November 2026 - NYAS Scarborough
Available spaces
This four-week reduction linocut course is aimed at people with some linocut experience (a general knowledge about the tools and materials used and some previous cutting and printing experience). The course will teach you how to prepare an image for reduction lino printing: how to decide on the number and sequence of layers; how to prepare your paper for printing; how to transfer the image to lino and how to cut and print different coloured layers. The first three weeks are aimed at understanding the technique of reduction lino printing and in those weeks you will be working on images prepared for you by the tutor. This is to prepare you for the fourth week where you will have enough experience, confidence and skill to work on your own designs and produce an edition of your own reduction linocut prints. Each week will start with instructions and a demonstration of other artists' work to demonstrate the discussed techniques. On week one you will also receive an email with links to different artists' websites or Instagram pages, as well as good articles and YouTube videos about reduction lino printing along with the full list of materials that we will use in class. Week 1. Three-Tone Reduction To understand how reduction lino works we will create a three-layer linocut using three shades of one colour. We will look at registration (making sure all the layers of the image are aligned with each other). The tutor will demonstrate how to transfer an image onto a piece of lino and a cutting demonstration will follow. You will start cutting your block and printing your layers. Week 2. Four Colour Reduction Using Different Colours The tutor will demonstrate examples of similar works by other artists and talk about colour mixing and how one layer of colour affects the next layer. You will also look at how to prepare your image for four-colour reduction, with a focus on how the layer order is determined. Week 3. Selective Printing and Rainbow Rolls In this lesson we will explore creative inking techniques like 'rainbow rolls' and inking different parts of a layer with different colours. Week 4. Working Toward Your Own Design Incorporating all you've learned using images selected by the tutor, you will cut and print an edition based on your own design. Tuesdays 3rd - 24th November 2026 10am - 2pm with Darya Savonina This course takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP Includes all materials and refreshments
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org