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Layered Linocut: Colour, Process and Possibility in the Print Room

Layered Linocut: Colour, Process and Possibility in the Print Room  Layered linocut is bold, physical and rooted in tradition, yet it feels contemporary in the way it builds colour, texture and narrative through successive impressions. For GCSE and A-level students, it also answers a persistent challenge: how to move beyond flat, ...

Step-by-Step Photo-Emulsion Guide: Create High-Quality Screen Prints

  Screen printing, a technique that dates back over a thousand years to ancient China and Japan, has evolved into one of the most versatile and widely used printmaking methods today. Using light-sensitive emulsions, you can now create intricate, reusable stencils for printing on fabric, paper and more. This guide walks you through each ...

2 of 2 Multicolour Lino Techniques: Creating a Flower Print from One Block

  This tutorial demonstrates how to create a vibrant, multicoloured flower print from a single lino block using Specialist Crafts Easy Cut Lino. It highlights carving techniques, colour layering, and creative problem-solving that can be applied directly in the classroom. Students can explore precision, pattern design, and colour theory while ...

1 of 2 Multicolour Lino Techniques: The Multiblock Method (Cassette Tape Print Tutorial)

  Discover how to create a multicoloured lino print using a multi-block technique. By carving separate blocks for each colour, students can explore registration, layering, and colour blending, skills that are valuable in both art and design lessons.  Step by step - Let's CreateTransfer the Design- Use tracing paper and carbon paper to ...

Step by Step Lesson Plan: Mastering Watercolour Techniques with Sweets

By The Art Teacher IntroductionThese lessons are an introduction to using watercolour paints to start to show realism, aimed at Year 9 students or higher. It shows students the process for layering watercolour paints and engages them by using sweet / chocolate wrappers. Students use pencil to refine their work once the paint layers are dry. ...

Scraperboard - a complete guide

Scraperboard - IntroductionThe desire to record thoughts and ideas extramurally has existed from earliest history to the present day - from hieroglyphics to the elaborate machine engraving of the twentieth century. Scraperboard fulfils the innate urge to decorate an otherwise plain surface - but without specialist tools, cumbersome materials or ...

How to Prep Your Screen for Printing, Tacking and Mesh Selection

  Before you can start printing, properly preparing your screen is essential. Tacking up your mesh ensures it’s taut, secure and ready for crisp, consistent results. Whether you’re working with 120 TPC, 90 TPC, or 43 TPC mesh, this guide will walk you through the steps to mount and tension your screen correctly, giving you a ...

A Hands-On Introduction to Lino Printing with Nick Morley

Recently, we hosted a lino printing workshop with printmaker and educator Nick Morley, bringing together teachers and creatives for an afternoon of carving, printing, and learning new techniques.The session introduced participants to the fundamentals of lino printing while giving them the chance to experiment with tools and produce their own ...

Case Study: Supporting Creative Learning at Dubai English Speaking School

About the School  Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) is one of Dubai’s most respected British curriculum schools, known for its strong academic standards and commitment to a well-rounded education. Creativity plays an important role in the school’s ethos, forming a key part of the student learning experience. To support this, ...

Step by Step Lesson Plan: Drawing Textures with Mixed Media, Soft Toy Study

By Sarah Crowther (The Arty Teacher) IntroductionThis lesson effectively builds observational and mark-making skills through a hands on, engaging process that combines photography, coffee staining, and drawing. By working from a personal object, students are naturally motivated, and the structured stages support success while allowing for ...
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