Workshop Calendar 2026

​Join my mailing list to receive early bird information about workshops and courses as well as details of exhibitions and events:

  • Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October ​at Higher Spargo School of Art,​ ​Penryn Cornwall​​​
  • Saturday 14th November at The Studio, Portlooe Cornwall
  • Friday 20th November at The Studio, Portlooe Cornwall
​

Woodcut and Linocut Printmaking Workshop

This 2-day workshop at Higher Spargo School of Art is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of woodcut and linocut printmaking - from designing, carving, inking and printing woodblocks and linoblocks, using multi block or masking techniques for multicoloured or monochrome hand-pressed prints. 
Higher Spargo School of Art
​Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9JQ
​Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026
A step by step guide through the creative printmaking process.
  • Choosing and preparing woodblocks, using specialist plywoods, plank blocks and wildwood
  • considering how to compose a design in harmony with the individual characteristics of the wood 
  • carving, inking and printing woodblocks and linoblocks using traditional hand pressing methods.

​No previous experience is necessary to join this workshop, the course is designed to accommodate both curious beginners as well as experienced artists. 
£195 for 2-day workshop 10am-4.30pm daily
Price includes lunch and refreshments.
All materials are included and tools provided.
Numbers are limited to 8 participants.

​LOCATION:
​For over four decades Higher Spargo School of Art has quietly nurtured a community of artists and craftspeople in West Cornwall. Wild, rough around the edges, and bursting with creative energy, it remains – in the words of its resident artists – ‘unique’. Their growing programme of courses and masterclasses are tutored by resident artists such as sculptor Tim Shaw RA and Colombian artist Carlos Zapata, as well as guest artists such as painter Emily Roberts. and printmaker Olivia Clifton-Bligh.

Linocut Printmaking Workshops

Using simple techniques for striking results, this workshop gives you all the skills you need for tabletop linocut printmaking. Step by step through the creative printing process, from composing your design to cutting, inking and printing your block, using a variety of techniques for multicoloured or monochrome prints.
​Whether you're learning printmaking for the first time or refining your existing skills, this workshop is designed to welcome curious beginners as well as experienced artists.
All materials and tools are provided. Plenty of reference material is provided to use for inspiration or as templates; of course you may also bring your own preparatory work. 

Linocut printmaking workshops are available as a 1-day or a 2-day course:
  • In the 1-day workshop, you learn about several different linocut printmaking techniques (monochrome, masking, multi-block), and you design, cut and print your own lino using one of these techniques. 
  • In the 2-day workshop, you can complete 2 different linocuts using 2 different linocut techniques, or you can learn a more complex technique (reduction) to complete an edition of linocuts over 2 days
​
​£75 for 1-day workshop 10am-4.30pm 
£140 for 2-day workshop 10am-4.30pm
All materials are included, and tools are provided.
​Numbers in my workshops are limited to 8 people.
LINOCUT PRINTMAKING DATES:
The Studio
Nellies Cottage, Portlooe, Looe PL13 2HY​
Saturday 14th November: 1-day workshop 10am-4.30pm
Friday 20th November: 1-day workshop 10am-4.30pm

The Studio at Nellie's Cottage is in an idyllic rural location just ½m from the sea, a short drive from West Looe or 15 min walk from Looe harbour. Looe itself is a lively Cornish fishing town with a thriving local creative community. A firm favourite for holidaying families enjoying East Looe beach and Hannafore beach, boat trips to Looe Island nature reserve and hiking along the south west coast path.
The Old Bank Gallery
2 Trafalgar Square, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1BA
1-day and 2-day workshops
Next dates TBC
Fowey is a picturesque harbour town with narrow cobbled lanes lined by elegant Victorian and Edwardian architecture cascading down to the waterfront, bustling with cafes, restaurants and boutique shops.  Right in the heart of the town, The Old Bank Gallery is spacious and light with large sash windows and high ceilings, and the gallery cafe serves great coffee and cake.  

Artist's Retreat

Trethake Valley is the perfect Cornish retreat for an artist - set in 7 acres of water meadows and woodland in a rural river valley just 1-mile from the south west coast path,  Trethake Barn is a lovely large open plan living space with apex ceilings, flagstone floors and underfloor heating. Endless walking opportunities from the garden gate with footpaths, green lanes, bridle ways and coast paths. Known as the Cornish Riviera, this coastline is one of Cornwall's best kept secrets, with rocky coves, sandy beaches,  and an emerald river estuary winding through ancient oak forests. Wildflowers, butterflies and birds thrive in the coastal meadows and dolphins, seals and porpoises can be spotted in the clear summer water. 
Book your stay at www.trethakemill.co.uk
More Places to stay
HARBOUR HOTELS:
  • The Old Quay House: riverside boutique hotel in the heart of Fowey with luxury bedrooms and sea views
  • Fowey Hall: Fowey Hall was the inspiration behind Toad Hall in the children's classic Wind in the Willows. Spectacular views, spa and pool
  • Harbour Hotel: elegant Victorian hotel on the esplanade
  • The King of Prussia: boutique hotel on the town quay with excellent restaurant
RURAL RETREATS:
  • Trethake Barn: lovely large open plan barn, with apex ceilings, flag stone floor and underfloor heating set in 7 acres of water meadows and woodland in a rural river valley. Endless walking opportunities from the garden gate with foot paths, green lanes, bridle paths and coast path. The perfect for Cornish retreat for an artist.
  • Yurts Cornwall: idyllic meadow glamping, 18ft Mongolian yurts and converted barn on a family smallholding with wood fired hot tub and sauna
  • Trevedda Shepherds Hut: beautiful shepherds hut with wood fired hot tub in 5 acres of woodland
  • Lombard Mill: lovely converted mill near picture-perfect Pont Quay
  • Pont Pill Farmhouse: picturesque National Trust cottage right on the water at Pont Quay
  • The Watch House: tiny off-grid 19th century coast guards cottage in a spectacular setting perched on the cliff overlooking Lantivet Bay 
  • Highertown Farm Camping: simple National Trust campsite in the pretty village of Lansallos
Olivia Clifton-Bligh © 2020