The Linocut Handbook

A detailed guide to the techniques, materials and tools used for creating linocut prints. This course is designed for beginners and intermediate printmakers.

The course will be available later this year

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The Linocut Handbook

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What you'll learn

This course begins with the basics of choosing materials, drawing and carving into linoleum, but goes much deeper into advanced techniques and troubleshooting difficult prints.

Preparing your workspace

Choosing the right materials

Finding ideas & drawing for linocut

Transferring designs to linoleum

Advanced carving techniques

Using stamp pads & relief inks

Printing by hand & with a press

3 projects of increasing complexity

Draw your own linocut-friendly illustrations

Carve detailed artwork into linoleum blocks

Print designs crisply on a variety of papers

Hey, I’m Aishwarya. 👋

I’ve loved art since my time in architecture school. Then, a few years ago, my graphic designer husband introduced me to linocut—and it quickly became ‘my thing’. Some of my work is based on moments in my life, but most of it comes from the places I visit. The buildings, the food, the landscapes, flowers and streets in a new place always inspire me.

My sketchbook is at the heart of my process. I sketch loosely while traveling, and turn a selection of sketches into linocuts when I’m back in my studio. This double-translation adds a bit of my personality into each print.

I talk about these things in detail throughout my course. I hope you’ll join!

2019

Art debut

2k+

Students

500+

Hours teaching

12

Countries

“I absolutely loved the workshop! It felt so good to create something with my hands. ‘Mindful’ is apt to describe it.

I appreciate how you explained things through tangible examples. To say the least, it was really fun & calming!”

Parthavi Yadav

To: Aishwarya

@puneartistryworks workshop is a no-brainer!

@howniwander

Joined a super fun Lino Printmaking workshop by @puneartistryworks. Aishwarya is such an awesome teacher and artist. It was a joy to learn from her.

@manjari_agraharapu

Thank you for introducing us to a whole new world of possibilities. Love the detail with which you taught us and were so ready with all the answers.

@foodstylistbijal

I had an amazing time learning and creating, and I’m so proud of the beautiful stamps we made. Your guidance and creativity were truly inspiring!

@minimindart23

Lavesh & Tripti

To: Aishwarya

It was wonderful to learn and practice with a new material. Like any other artwork, I know this one too requires a lot of practice. You’re doing a great job with the workshop, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I wanted to try linocut for a long time. Thank you @puneartistryworks for hosting this amazing workshop.

@manvisem_art

You are one of the most patient tutors I’ve ever met at a workshop

@anujadesu

It was such a fun yet meditative process! Thank you Aishwarya for sharing your knowledge and tips & tricks from your experience.

@iks_ypsilon_zet

Exploring linocut printing with @puneartistryworks was so therapeutic and fun ✨

@thewishingink

Had a meditative afternoon with the wonderful @puneartistryworks learning linocut printing. The workshop was so well thought out, informative, and Aishwarya explained everything so beautifully & patiently!

It was refreshing to learn and try something new. Can’t wait to do more of this.

@maifeathercreates

Thanks for such a wonderful linocut workshop @puneartistryworks

@sisma_arts

Anjali Joshi

To: Aishwarya

I enjoyed it like a therapy class, just slowly carving everything. Yours is the best workshop I’ve attended online and all your efforts are so visible. As a teacher you are just amazing.

I’ve picked up a new skill, absolutely love it, and now I’m hooked!

@happydesk.in

Tried my hand at linocut finally, been wanting to do this for a long time. Thank you @puneartistryworks this was a lot of fun. I think I really like this. Carving is almost therapeutic ❤️

@ilift_ilaugh_ikan_

Nayantara Mukherjee

To: Aishwarya

Thank you for an absolutely delightful experience. Being a graphic designer, I had forgotten the beauty and joy which printmaking can give you. Thank you for bringing that joy and bubbling excitement back. I know what I’ve made today is not even close to perfect, but I have really enjoyed these few hours.

I was mega impressed by not just the workshop, but also your demeanour ✨

@aryavijayan

Varuna Dsouza

To: Aishwarya

You are everything that a teacher should be ❤️

I’ve attended many online workshops for different arts, but I must say that this one was by far the most professionally conducted.

@buttercreamdreamzz

Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome workshop last month! Since then, I’ve been having a blast exploring printmaking. I’m loving every moment of creating new prints.

Your workshop really sparked my creativity, and I’m grateful for everything you taught me about this medium! 😃

Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome workshop last month! Since then, I’ve been having a blast exploring printmaking. I’m loving every moment of creating new prints.

Your workshop really sparked my creativity, and I’m grateful for everything you taught me about this medium! 😃

@n_upur

Mahima Balaji

To: Aishwarya

I had so much fun and truly enjoyed it. You’re such a patient teacher. It reminded me how much I enjoy working with my hands and the patience and love that goes into creating.

Anisha

To: Aishwarya

I am so glad I did the workshop. It was a much needed reset for us from the hectic schedules that we live in!