Special Workshop Series
Linocut Printmaking
Join us for a special 3hr workshop facilitated by local artists Yani and Orla.
Learn how to design, carve, and print your own soft-carve lino block, creating unique prints on paper and fabric
Workshop Details
Linocut Printmaking at Perth City Farm
A hands-on introduction to the beautiful and relaxing art of linocut printmaking. Participants will learn how to design, carve, and print their own lino block, creating unique prints on paper and fabric.
- Date & Time: Saturday 20th September 2025, 9am-12pm
- Location: "The Hub" at Perth City Farm, next to Claisebrook Train Station
- Duration: 3 hours
- Group Size: 10 spaces max
- Skill level: Beginner-friendly
- Cost: $80 (subsidised by the charity)
Inclusions: we provide the lino, carving tools, working trays, tote bags, fabric, paper, fabric ink, bench hooks and printmaking tools.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of lino printing.
- Learn safe carving techniques using lino tools.
- Design a simple image suitable for carving.
- Ink and print using brayers and a Japanese baren.
- Explore creative applications (cards, posters, fabric prints).
Facilitated by Local Artists:
Yani Ryan
Orla Carroll
Orla Carroll
Yani is a Visual Arts teacher with a Masters in Education (Secondary), a Bachelor in Visual Arts and a Bachelor in Contemporary Art (Fashion & Textiles). She has taught across a wide range of learning areas, including woodwork, fashion and textiles, food technology, and visual arts. Skilled across multiple disciplines, Yani has a particular passion for sewing, textiles, and printmaking. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys upcycling vintage blankets and fabrics into coats and other unique garments. Yani finds joy in helping others discover and nurture their creative potential.
Orla Carroll
Orla Carroll
Orla Carroll
Orla is a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) student at Edith Cowan University, majoring in Visual Arts with a minor in Dance. She will graduate in 2026 and hopes to one day teach overseas. Passionate about the arts, Orla enjoys connecting with students and witnessing their creative growth. Her preferred mediums are ceramics and sculpture, which align with her dance background as a kinaesthetic learner. She also explores black-and-white digital and film photography, with a focus on fashion and choreographed portraiture. As a facilitator, Orla is committed to nurturing both artistic skills and mental wellbeing through creative, hands-on outlets.
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