People who are familiar with the creative experience of relief carving and/or print making may be familiar with the linocut template and print making process. In addition to its widespread use as a flooring material, sheets of linoleum can also be used to carve templates that can be inked for making prints, simliar to the process of woodcut template and print making.

Linoleum, however, is generally considered easier to work with than wood, as it does not have a directional grain, does not tend to split, and is easier to carve than wood.

During July and August of 2010, the Art Tree is offering an exciting opportunity to explore the creative possibilities of linocut art. Learn a creative new art skill and apply various carving tools, ink colour, and paper to your creative expression. Linocut tools are made specific for the task, and they are safe and easy to use.

Classes are held at the Art Tree. The fee for the set of linocut classes is $150.00 total per person ($100.00 per person for four classes, plus $50.00 per person for materials and supplies used during the four classes). Catch-Up classes will be made available for students who may miss a class due to extenuating circumstances. Class sizes will be approximately 6 students.

Please register for classes by sending an email to .

Progressive class sessions are being offered on Wednesday evenings in July and August of 2010, as scheduled below. Arrangements may also be made for private art classes to take place during alternative days and times.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Introduction to linoleum and carving tools.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Working with colour theory and planning a three-coloured print.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Introduction to various paper types and printing.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Printing from a linocut template.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Introduction to linoleum and carving tools.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Working with colour theory and planning a three-coloured print.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Introduction to various paper types and printing.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm	Linocut Art: Printing from a linocut template.

Visit the Art Class Creations section to view class accomplishments from previous art classes with mat board art as their theme.