Parent & Teen/Tween Lino Printmaking Workshop | Friday 28th August

Finding fun, engaging, and genuinely creative activities to do side-by-side with your teens and tweens during the summer holidays isn't easy—time to change that!

Join award-winning illustrator and Leicester Print Workshop member Cecilia Mackay (@ceciliamackay) for a relaxed, hands-on afternoon. Together, you’ll discover the calming, immersive art of relief printmaking using hand-carved lino blocks. Whether you're making individual prints or collaborating on a larger family masterpiece, you’ll leave with beautiful art ready to frame or gift!

🎟️ Important Booking Information

To keep this workshop a shared family experience and ensure safe supervision:

• Accompanying Adult Required: Children (11+) must be accompanied by a parent or carer throughout the session.

• Child Limit: Maximum of 2 children per adult.

• No Unaccompanied Adults or Under-11s: Due to the use of very sharp cutting tools, this session is strictly for ages 11+ and adults accompanying a child.

🏷️ Pricing

• £50 per child (Ages 11–16)

• £40 per accompanying adult / carer

✏️ What You’ll Learn

No prior drawing skills are required—Cecilia provides ready-to-use templates if you'd like inspiration! In this small-group session, you will learn how to:

• Plan your design and transfer it seamlessly onto lino

• Safely and precisely carve your blocks (full tuition provided)

• Ink up and hand-print your unique designs

• Layer and combine colors for maximum visual impact

• Collaborate on a shared piece for a fun, joint creative project

🎒 What to Bring

• An apron and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit inky!

• A shoebox to carry your wet prints safely home (Cecilia will show you how to pack them so they don't smudge).

All tools, lino blocks, inks, and paper are fully provided.

Space is strictly limited to keep the group small and supportive. Book your family’s spots below!