Experience the art of traditional hand-printing using Habitat, one of Aga Kubish's largest linocut blocks.

Hand Printing Workshop

Dates
15 August 2026
26 September 2026
17 October 2026

Time
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location
Aga Kubish Studio, Mamhilad Park Estate, Wales

Maximum participants: 4

About the Workshop

Join artist printmaker Aga Kubish for a unique opportunity to print from Habitat - a large-scale linocut that received the Bath Print Prize and has been exhibited across the UK.

Each participant will produce four unique A3 prints, selecting their own sections from the larger image. 

During the workshop you will learn:

• How to prepare and ink a large linocut block
• How to achieve an even layer of ink using professional rollers
• How to print by hand using a traditional burnishing method with a glass jar
• How different papers affect the final image
• How pressure, rhythm and touch influence the printmaking process

We will print on a variety of papers, from lightweight Lokta papers to professional Somerset printmaking paper.

About Habitat

During the workshop, Aga will share the story behind Habitat - one of her largest and most recognised linocuts.

Participants will gain insight into the development of the work, from the original photographic reference and initial concept, through image planning and composition, to the carving and printing of the final block.

Aga will discuss the practical and creative decisions involved in translating a photographic image into a large-scale relief print, as well as the challenges of carving and hand-printing a block of this size.

This workshop focuses entirely on the printing process itself. Participants will work from the original linocut block, learning how large relief prints can be created entirely by hand.

Slow Craft in a Fast World

Hand-printing is a slower and more physical approach to image-making. The process requires patience, attention and direct engagement with the materials.

At a time when technology allows images to be created instantly, traditional printmaking offers something different: a tactile experience rooted in touch, repetition and craftsmanship. The rhythmic act of inking and burnishing becomes almost meditative, creating space for focus, observation and a deeper connection with the making process.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for artists, printmakers and creative practitioners who already have some experience with relief printmaking and would like to deepen their understanding of the printing process.

Rather than focusing on carving techniques or beginner-level introductions, the workshop explores the practical and physical aspects of hand-printing large linocut blocks, including inking, paper selection, pressure control and achieving consistent print quality.

Participants will leave with four original A3 prints and an insight into the techniques behind large-scale hand-printed linocuts.

Informations:

Places are limited to four participants per workshop.

Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.

If a workshop is fully booked, please contact Aga Kubish to join the waiting list >> agakubish@gmail.com.

Participants are advised to wear clothes suitable for working with printing inks.

Free parking is available directly outside the building. Lift access is available.