{"product_id":"dec-13-lino-cut-christmas-cards-c-o-anna","title":"Dec 13: Linocut Christmas Card Workshop (incl. 10-20 cards)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosted by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anna Shishkina of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepinewoods.vercel.app\/\"\u003eThe Pine Woods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday, 13 December 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always Summer, Prins Hendrikstraat 124, 2518 HX Den Haag\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLinocut Christmas Card Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake home 10 folded A6 Christmas cards or 20 single A6 cards, plus two reusable carved linocut blocks!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach participant receives 10 sheets of A5 paper, enough to print \u003cstrong\u003e10 folded A6 cards or 20 single A6 cards\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll also take home both carved blocks so you can keep printing your designs after the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll linocut tools and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo A6 linocut blocks to carve and take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 sheets of A5 paper for 10 folded A6 cards or 20 single A6 cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting ink and printmaking tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestive references and design ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance from Anna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeel free to bring your own sketches or inspiration images, though plenty of references will be provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop programme\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet your host and get familiar with linocut tools and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn safe carving techniques and how positive and negative space works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop two festive A6 designs and transfer them to your blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarve the designs and apply ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake test prints and adjust the designs if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint your final set of Christmas cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout your host\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnna 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e €65 per person, including all materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 10 participants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake home:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 folded or 20 single A6 Christmas cards and two reusable carved printing blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCancellation policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:adshishkina.ru@gmail.com\"\u003eadshishkina.ru@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Always Summer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59125411217743,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5713\/4522\/files\/linocut-christmas-workshop-01.jpg?v=1793624114","url":"https:\/\/www.alwayssummer.nl\/products\/dec-13-lino-cut-christmas-cards-c-o-anna","provider":"Always Summer Netherlands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}