Participants in a linocut workshop showing their artwork

Linocut Workshops in Manchester

Carolyn Murphy regularly runs linocut workshops in Manchester with fellow printmaker Cate Gibson. The pair run the workshops at Sett Art Cafe, on Burton Road, in West Didsbury, a music and art space, with a lively events programme. Individuals can purchase tickets through the Eventbrite page on Sett’s website. There are dates out now for March and April.

Linocut workshop at Sett Art Cafe

The local printmakers have also run introduction to linocut workshops at Didsbury Parsonage. All materials are provided for the workshops, which tend to be 2.5 to 3 hours in length. Carolyn and Cate guide participants through how to create, cut and print their own linocut design. It’s a fun, informal printmaking session, that’s designed for adult beginners. They suggest people come with an idea or image – and wear clothes they don’t mind getting messy in.

Carolyn and Cate also organise group linocut workshops, normally for six to ten people. So, if you’re thinking of a workplace creative activity, either as part of a team building or staff wellbeing day, or for a group of friends, this is an activity that everyone can enjoy. Charity organisation Our Room Manchester included a workshop as part of their staff wellbeing day earlier this month. They provided the following feedback:

“Our staff team thoroughly enjoyed the linocutting workshop with Carolyn and Cate. It was the perfect balance between relaxing and challenging – we were absorbed in the process and loved learning a new skill! It was great to have a laugh together and come away with lovely pieces of artwork. The session was just what we needed for our wellbeing day and we’d highly recommend it!”

Carolyn and Cate announce linocut workshop dates on their social media. You can follow Carolyn on Instagram here. Alternatively, you can get in touch for a quote to your specific requirements, using the Contact page.

Imaage of the Parsonage in Didsbury

NEW linocut workshop dates

Following the success of the first two linocut printing workshops at the Didsbury Parsonage, Carolyn Murphy and Cate Gibson have released new dates for workshops in March, April and May. All workshops are 3 hours long, running 10am until 1pm with a maximum of 8 people, so ideal for beginners.

In February workshops, the group created some fabulous work and had fun in the lovely setting at the Old Parsonage – in Gallery 2, with its stained glass windows looking onto the beautiful gardens.

Next workshop dates are: Wednesday 13 March, Thursday 11 April and Wednesday 15 May. Tickets cost £30 and can be bought via Eventbrite at: www.linoprint.eventbrite.co.uk or by contacting Carolyn directly by email carolyn@carolynmurphy.co.uk

Don’t worry if you’re new to linocut printmaking – or have tried it years ago – the session is easygoing and fun. You only need to bring an idea or two and an apron! Everything else you need is provided for the workshop and friendly help is on hand!

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New Linocut Printing workshops

In February, printmakers Carolyn Murphy and Cate Gibson will be introducing Linocut Printing Workshops at Didsbury’s Old Parsonage. The workshops, which are ideal for beginners, will run on Thursday morning 7 & 21 February from 10am until 1pm.

Numbers are limited to 8 people (aged 18 or over) per workshop, so early booking is essential. You can email Carolyn at carolyn@carolynmurphy.co.uk or buy tickets via Eventbrite: http://www.linoprint.eventbrite.co.uk

All materials and equipment for the session are provided. You just need to bring an apron and an idea for your linocut print.

Local artists Carolyn Murphy and Cate Gibson exhibited their linocuts at the Old Parsonage in Didsbury back in October & November as part of the ‘Spectrum’ exhibition.

Image of a lots of linocut works on the table amongst cups of tea and linocutting tools

Linocutting at Wythenshawe Hospital

The regular Macmillan ‘Craft & Chat’ group had a go at printmaking yesterday, when Manchester artist and printmaker Carolyn Murphy introduced them to linocutting. The group meets every Monday morning from 10-12 and they love to get stuck into new craft projects. In just 2 hours, the crafters created some lovely work and enjoyed learning and chatting over a cup of tea.

The workshop took place in the new extension to the Macmillan Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital, in the room where Carolyn’s ‘Serenity’ linocut commission hangs.

You can see below some of the photos from the session, as well as the Macmillan commissioned work on display, and the greetings cards, now on sale online at Love From The Artist. All profits from greetings cards and digital reproductions of ‘Serenity’ go directly to the Macmillan Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital.

Image of members of the Macmillan Craft & Chat group cutting lino
Macmillan Craft & Chat group cutting lino

Image of Macmillan Craft Group printing linocuts
Crafters printing linocuts

Image of members of Macmillan Craft & Chat group and their linocut work
Some lovely work!

Image of Macmillan Craft & Chat group with their linocut work
More lovely work!

Image of a lots of linocut works on the table amongst cups of tea and linocutting tools
Great work created by lino beginner in 2 hours

Image of the 'Serenity' linocut by Carolyn Murphy on the wall at the Macmillan Centre
‘Serenity’ linocut by Carolyn Murphy

Image of one of the 'Serenity' greetings cards which raise money for Macmillan
‘Serenity’ greetings card raise money for Macmillan

Image of a Carolyn Murphy fabric printing workshop in the Lake District

Fabric printing workshop

On Saturday 23 September printmaker Carolyn Murphy shared her learning on linocut printmaking onto fabric with a small group at her first fabric printing workshop in the Lake District. It was a hands-on afternoon and the whole group created some lovely work. There were attendees new to lino cutting as well as experienced printmakers. The event was great fun and received some lovely feedback. A big thank you to Kendal artist Geraldine Walkington for organising the session.

Image of a Carolyn Murphy fabric printing workshop in the Lake District
Fabric printing workshop with printmaker Carolyn Murphy in the Lake District

Please take a look at Carolyn’s blog for more details and images.

Currently available unframed original prints are for sale in the on-line Shop.