Workshops
These fun, friendly printing workshops always prove very popular. Typically there are between 3 and 6 people at each workshop. Full day workshops run from 10:00am to 4:00pm at £90 per person including all materials (lino, inks, paper, use of tools / presses plus tea / coffee / biscuits), and half-day workshops run for 3 hours and cost £45. Workshops run here in my orangery studio overlooking the fields in Hilton, Cambridgeshire. You just need to bring your ideas and a packed lunch.
Linocut is my specialism and my passion. I offer courses in beginners
Linocut, Lino with Chine Colle
and
Jigsaw Lino. For the more advanced I offer courses in Reduction Lino and Multi-Block Lino.
I am starting new and exciting half and full day Block Printing Workshops, printing on paper and fabric, for example, print your own tea towel, tote bag, cushion cover or scarf.
See the testimonials below to see how much my students enjoy the workshops!
Over March and April 2024 I ran a series of
half-day and full-day workshops suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced printers covering Block Printing, Linocut, Reduction Linocut, Linocut with Chine Colle and Multi-Block Linocut.
I have some more workshops in mind so
watch this space for new workshop dates for 2024. If you would like to book a place on any of my workshops please contact
me so I can put your name on the list. If you or your group would like day or half day workshops mid week please contact me to discuss your requirements. The workshops make a lovely Christmas or birthday gift.
Student Testimonials
'Good amount of content covered in the half-day block printing workshop, wasn't too overwhelming. Nina was really professional and knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. There was plenty of choice of coloured inks and blocks.'
Olivia H - April 2024
'Nina was a fantastic teacher and I can't think of any ways the linocut course could be improved!'
PE - April 2024
'Thank you so much for a really lovely, creative block printing workshop. I really enjoyed it. Just the right blend of experimenting / practising. I especially appreciated the input / suggestions when I was unsure what to do next.'
Hayley S - April 2024
"Nina is a friendly and knowledgeable teacher who made us all feel welcome. I like the plentiful supply of all materials."
Lynn - March 2024
"I love Nina's classes - enough independence to go wild but enough instruction to do so. Always come away relaxed and with a productive bunch of experimental prints"
Judy - March 2024
"A thoroughly enjoyable day. You provided us with all the materials and lots of choice of coloured and patterned papers.The teaching is relaxed and fun, and you are there at every stage to provide guidance, support and handy tricks for getting out of difficult situations! Chine colle is a great technique - quite easy, but offers lots of freedom to experiment."
Kate - March 2024
"The materials and equipment, tuition and course content on the Block Printing Workshop were all 5 out of 5, great!. I'd do it again!"
Alison - February 2024
"Lots of choice of quality blocks and colours. Really clear and helpful tuition. Useful to start with practice materials and then move onto bags when experts."
Juliette L - February 2024
"Lovely selection of stamps and colours at the Block Printing Workshop. Good tuition, not too prescriptive, allowed for a bit of artistic freedom. Brought home a tea towel and gift tags. Really enjoyed it."
Grace O - February 2023
"Very informative, relaxed and friendly. 5 out of 5 for tuition. Thoroughly enjoyable."
Nicky - February 2024
"The Block Printing Workshop was great, really well explained and enjoyable."
Steph S - February 2024
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"The Linocut Workshop was amazing! Nina is so knowledgeable and so thorough. I felt really safe to experiment and make mistakes. It was amazing quality and I loved it that Nina took us through so many materials."
Jordan B - January 2024
"Very thorough. Excellent course, even for a non-artistic beginner. It was good value for money and I'd do it again."
Chris B - January 2024
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"The Christmas Block Printing Course was fun, friendly and approachable, with a good mix of demonstration and practical."
Debbie B - December 2023
"Nina offered a fantastic choice of blocks and allowed for questions. The course was lots of fun."
Alison B - December 2023
"5 out of 5 for tuition, materials and equipment provided."
Lesley G - December 2023
"Great! First class facilities and equipment. There is a really good press available for printing and, as well as a range of tools, lino, paper and ink are all supplied in generous amounts.
Nina is a great teacher and covers everything in a clear and friendly way. She makes sure everyone gets the help they need at every point.
I think what is especially nice is that we all do our own thing rather than all working on a similar project and Nina does everything in her power to make it successful. I’m not sure that all course leaders are as committed as Nina is to making sure their attendees are happy."
Judy B - October 2023
"Nina's Reduction Lino Course had everything we need and more. Nina was great, demonstrating overall techniques but also meeting each of our individual needs and queries."
Kate M - October 2023
"Excellent course, wonderful teacher. Value-for-money and I'd do it again."
Sharon B - October 2023
"Thanks for a super days' fun. I really enjoyed your teaching style and it was brill to come home with something to show off!"
Corinne K - October 2023
"Just wanted to say how much we both enjoyed your workshop yesterday. We both learnt so much and you did a fantastic job of keeping me especially focused on the task. We will definitely come on another linocut workshop."
Chris H - October 2023
'Excellent tuition with wonderful, clear instruction. It was fabulous, value-for-money and I'd do it again.'
Cath P - October 2023
"Loved the course. Tuition 5 out of 5. Great explanations and explained things slowly. Thank you so much for a very enjoyable day."
Alison B - October 2023
"Everything that we could possibly use was provided. Loads of encouragement with new skills taught in easy to follow steps. Good to have finished products by end of the day. Really interesting - loved it!"
Rod H - October 2023
"Everything we needed and more was available. A very positive and encouraging experience. Nina was upbeat and positive throughout, with lots of additional hints and tips. Value for money and I would come again."
Julia G - October 2023
"Wonderful tuition, so responsive to our needs and different levels. Excellent quality materials and equipment with everything we needed provided. Very good value for money."
March 2019
"Excellent content and tuition. Very good at explaining everything, even to a total novice! I've learnt so much today and would love to come again."
Lynn - March 2019
"Really fantastic course and very useful feedback and guidance provided. It was really stimulating, I learnt so much."
March 2019
"Really fantastic, stimulating course and very useful guidance and feedback provided. I learnt so much!"
March 2019
"You provided above and beyond Nina. Today was awesome. Materials an equipment provided was absolutely amazing and tuition was wonderful. You explained so much, were fully present, provided so much information and your belief and encouragement kept me going. Absolutely value for money and i want to come again!"
Holly A - March 2019
"Love your teaching style Nina, easy to follow and understand, personalised and freedom to get on and try. I've been before and have already booked to come again!"
Fran B - March 2019
"Really comprehensive notes and clear and concise explanations. All we needed to know to produce great prints."
Linda S - Nov 2018
"Very practical approach in a very relaxed environment - excellent."
Tony B - Nov 2018
"Amazing to finish up with finished prints in a friendly atmosphere! Good value for money"
Fran B - Nov 2018
"Very well organised and lots of equipment. Very clear with a good mixture of instruction and practice."
Christine N - Nov 2018
"Excellent, really well structured and I left with a solid understanding."
Ali G - Nov 2018
"Brilliant, friendly and encouraging."
Liz H - Nov 2018
"Great Fun. Very clear. Good value for money."
Andy N - Nov 2018
"Really enjoyable and informative. Excellent tuition."
Helen N - Nov 2018
"Lots of great tips and suggestions. I have been on other courses - this has been the best so far."
Katy D - Nov 2018
"Thanks for an interesting and instructive session. We had everything we needed. I found your instruction helpful and the feedback constructive. Good value for money and I would certainly go on another workshop."
Clive C - Sept 2018
"Thank you very much for a great workshop and for sharing your special skills with us. It gave me the motivation I need to start making more lino prints. I am really looking forward to doing more printing and using the many tips you gave us!"
Melissa L - Sept 2018
"A really fun session, a great way to spend the time. Really enthusiastic teacher."
Sept 2018
"Brilliant course content. First class tuition, materials and equipment provided. Great teaching in clear, concise manner."
Jenny J - April 2018
"I wanted to do an abstract linocut and Nina totally got where I was coming from; she made very helpful suggestions and I was thrilled with the final outcome. Workshop covered all I needed to know to produce a print series and Nina was on hand to answer any questions and to step in as necessary too!"
Christine G - April 2018
"Tuition was in depth and adapted to individual requirements."
Emma S - April 2018
"You made me feel confident to try new things and push what I thought would be achievable today - value for money and I shall be coming again".
Femke C - February 2018
"Everything necessary provided, 5* and very supportive tuition, ideal for beginners and worth every penny".
Charles B - February 2018
"Thank you Nina! Very organised and course content was spot on. Workshop can't be improved and I would book another workshop."
Jonny R - February 2018
“Excellent - great fun, relaxed and brilliant at explaining everything.”
Fiona T - November 2017
“Thank you Nina. Feeling more confident about printing at home now.”
Annabel S - November 2017
“Excellent. Very friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable”
Rachel W - November 2017
“Everything good and laid out ready to go. Tuition was excellent! I've done some courses before, Nina is far and away the best tutor.”
Annette F - October 2017
“Excellent. Gifted teacher and artist. I loved the explanations about blended colours to describe curves and shadows.”
Claire T - October 2017
“Perfect, relaxed and friendly.”
Bella T - October 2017
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the lino cutting day last Saturday. It was a great and very enjoyable day from which I learnt a lot; from cutting skills to inking techniques and colour play pre printing! Your enthusiasm, encouragement and love of relief print is infectious. Not to mention your beautiful creations (I have art envy!!). I very much enjoyed watching and listening to the group, seeing their cutting work evolve and then displayed in print for me was so exciting!.”
Lesley G - May 2017
“Excellent choice of materials. Nina is thoughtful, supportive and really knows her stuff. I was able to complete work to a high standard, really boosting my confidence. Real value for money – what else would deliver so much fun for £10 an hour?.”
Bridget O - April 2017
“Everything very organised and clearly explained. Step-by-step guide to working, lots of advice, tips and encouragement and a great range of info covering all you might need.”
Hannah G- April 2017
“I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day at the workshop with Nina learning lino printing ... you have a lovely teaching manner that encompasses all abilities and is packed full of lots of useful information, in such a friendly way ... I would absolutely recommend your workshop to anyone.”
Bella T - Jan 2017
“I had a really good time at the workshop. I really enjoyed getting back into something creative and it’s definitely sparked my interest in printmaking again. Thank you so much, you run a really good class, very informative and definitely value for money.”
Amelia L - Feb 2017
“Nina explained everything very clearly and gave assistance when needed. She was patient and helpful. The course covered all the information required, including cutting techniques, registration, planning for each block etc. The course was excellent and I cannot think of any way it can be improved. It was excellent value too!.”
Amanda T - November 2016
"I didn’t expect to be able to try out such a variety and different qualities of material all in one day, this was especially helpful and appreciated. Having such a small group, I felt as though I was getting individual attention. It was always clear, understandable, helpful and fun, couldn’t have been better. Thank you Nina for a truly wonderful day. I can’t wait to try more along with other aspects of printmaking, I think I’m hooked!"
Stephie B - November 2016
“Excellent. Clear, thorough and hands-on”
L Philpott - May 2016
"Brilliant Linocut and Chine Cole course. Very friendly and encouraging."
May 2016
"Nina has endless patience. Considering I have never done it before I am very pleased with the results!"
G Derbyshire - April 2016
"Very comprehensive jigsaw linocut course. Lots of practical help. Really enjoyed it and achievable in the day."
April 2016
"Fab workshop - enjoyed the informal atmosphere."
S Williamson - October 2014
“Includes lots of one-to-one help and advice.”
April 2016
“Clear instruction, plenty of individual attention, a pack to take away and lots of encouragement.”
January 2016
"Nina was helpful, supportive and a fund of brilliant ideas. There was a marvellous array of resources and plenty for everyone to try. Real value-for-money."
Jennie F - November 2015
"Very patient and encouraging, very professional – right number of students and very good with resources and inspiration."
Diane W - November 2015
"‘Excellent. Really enjoyable from beginning to end."
Linda H - November 2015
"'All materials and equipment provided - brilliant. Masses of support and encouragement - excellent. Very warm and friendly environment. Thank you Nina for such a marvellous day."
Jennie F - September 2015
"'Excellent quality and outstanding tuition. Nina was friendly, helpful, enthusiastic, flexible and attentive. I was very proud to come home with seven linocuts."
O Pinegar - September 2015
"Thank you so much for such a great day in delightful company. I feel really proud of what I achieved with your help. My son was very impressed. Looking forward to the November session."
J Foster - Sept 2015
"Thank you for such a lovely day - five star tuition. Louise and Jane were two delightful and interesting young women to share a workshop with. It was so nice that we all came away with such lovely prints. The most simple and best thing about the print workshops for me is that you come away with several works of art of which to be proud, and also which are good enough to make a gift."
D Watson - February 2015
"Nina is such a wonderful teacher and showed us we could all achieve more than we thought! Her passion is infectious. Amazing value for a full day."
J Neville - May 2015
"Excellent - enough to give me confidence to do it at home."
L Ellis - May 2015
"All good quality materials and plenty of choice. Ten out of ten for tuition. Workshop couldn't be improved, it was brill!"
January 2015
"I didn’t expect to be able to try out such a variety and different qualities of material all in one day, this was especially helpful and appreciated. Having such a small group, I felt as though I was getting individual attention. Tuition was always clear, understandable, helpful and fun, couldn’t have been better. I certainly didn’t expect to come away with so much information from just one day. I honestly don’t think the workshop could be improved, it exceeded my expectations. Most definitely value-for-money, I got what I paid for and lots more besides."
S Butler - September 2014
"Well explained and support where needed but much encouragement for flying solo. I loved the pack to take home so I have supporting info to do it alone."
L Millard - October 2014
"Five star tuition - clear and fun! Very enjoyable. Great small group so easy access to the press. Very good biscuits too! How could the workshop be improved? It can't!"
S Lindsay - October 2014
"Enjoyed the informal atmosphere."
S Williamson - October 2014
"Thanks for a great day. It was such a pleasure being in lovely surroundings pursuing a new interest. You were very encouraging and gave such practical help. After one day I feel able to 'dabble' at home. Marvellous!"
G Simmonds - October 2014
"It was an excellent workshop. Thank you."
J Elliot - October 2014
"Excellent value. Very generous with the materials. Gave lots of valuable insight into the best way to get the results you want in a very friendly relaxed manner. I can't think of any ways in which the workshop might be improved. It even suited those of us who had done it before and those who hadn't. I would definitely book again. In fact, I'd do it right now if you decide to offer a follow up session. Please send me details of your evening class too because you have really fired up my interest in Printmaking!"