Dec 13: Linocut Christmas Card Workshop (incl. 10-20 cards)

Hosted by: Anna Shishkina of The Pine Woods

Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Location: Always Summer, Prins Hendrikstraat 124, 2518 HX Den Haag

Linocut Christmas Card Workshop

Make your Christmas greetings extra personal this year. Discover the art of linocut printing and create a beautiful set of festive cards by hand, from your first sketch to your final print.

Take home 10 folded A6 Christmas cards or 20 single A6 cards, plus two reusable carved linocut blocks!

About the workshop

In this beginner-friendly workshop, Anna will guide you through the basics of linocut printing. You'll develop two original A6 festive designs, learn to carve your blocks safely, apply ink, and print your own Christmas cards. Explore simple expressive shapes, positive and negative space, and how to turn an idea into a design that prints clearly.

No previous printmaking experience is needed. The session is a chance to slow down during the busy holiday season and enjoy creating something personal for friends and family.

Each participant receives 10 sheets of A5 paper, enough to print 10 folded A6 cards or 20 single A6 cards. You'll also take home both carved blocks so you can keep printing your designs after the workshop.

What's included?

• All linocut tools and materials
• Two A6 linocut blocks to carve and take home
• 10 sheets of A5 paper for 10 folded A6 cards or 20 single A6 cards
• Printing ink and printmaking tools
• Festive references and design ideas
• Step-by-step guidance from Anna

Feel free to bring your own sketches or inspiration images, though plenty of references will be provided.

Workshop programme

1. Meet your host and get familiar with linocut tools and materials
2. Learn safe carving techniques and how positive and negative space works
3. Develop two festive A6 designs and transfer them to your blocks
4. Carve the designs and apply ink
5. Make test prints and adjust the designs if necessary
6. Print your final set of Christmas cards

About your host

Anna is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer working across creative mediums, combining traditional hands-on techniques with contemporary design. She loves how linocut encourages you to slow down and enjoy making images by hand. Every carved line and print is slightly different, giving each card its own character. Anna will guide you throughout and help turn your ideas into festive designs to print and share.

Good to know

Price: €65 per person, including all materials.
Group size: Maximum 10 participants.
Take home: 10 folded or 20 single A6 Christmas cards and two reusable carved printing blocks.

Cancellation policy

Full refund for cancellations made at least 7 days before the event. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your place to a friend; just let us know their name. The workshop runs with a minimum of 4 participants.

Questions? Email adshishkina.ru@gmail.com.