We are delighted to invite you to a Lino Print Workshop with textile and print artist, Claire Armitage, during our Eco Park Summer Fayre in September. This 2-hour session will offer an opportunity to explore lino printing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
What to expect:Claire runs relaxed, hands-on lino print workshops designed for both beginners and those looking to develop their skills. You’ll learn how to develop an initial image, such as a drawing or photograph, into a print; working through mark making, composition, lino cutting techniques and printing processes. These sessions offer a supportive space to explore ideas while developing individual skills and creative confidence. Through practical demonstrations and guided tuition, you’ll create your own lino print to take home.
All materials are provided, and printing will be done by hand.
Date: Sunday September 6th 2026
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: Skylarking Cocktail Bar, Eco Park Porthtowan (upstairs)
Cost: £30 per person. Please note: children can attend if accompanied by an adult, but must be of an age where they can safely use sharp tools.
Limited spaces – please book in advance via the link below:
BOOK HERE About Claire…I create prints to capture a sense of place and invite an immersion into the wild beauty of
West Cornwall’s landscape, flora and fauna; with its hidden woodlands, sweeping curves of
moorland and coastlines where the Atlantic Ocean meets the skies.
Situated inland from the coast, I work surrounded by meadows and woodlands. I gain a
deep sense of place by revisiting the same locations to draw and paint from direct
observation, exploring the colours and fauna as they change with the seasons and time of
day. Back in my studio I create detailed botanical studies of the plants I’ve collected.
Gradually I develop the compositions and colours for my prints, often layering the minutia
of nature within larger landscapes.
The process of drawing, carefully carving, and printing each linocut becomes a mindful
immersion, grounding me in the present moment and serving as a gentle yet poignant
reminder of the profound beauty and delicate balance of the natural world, in which we are
all interconnected.