New workshop dates for 2021.... we are back!
Please see below for dates and information about workshops - all workshops will run in line with COVID guidance including social distancing, face coverings and cleaning protocols.
Thank you so much for your support at this time.
Alix x
Workshop fee for Bonds workshops will be refunded or an alternative date offered if the venue is not open or if the workshops are not allowed to take place due to COVID restrictions.
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My Bonds Lifestyle courses are listed on the Craft Courses website - please click the logo on the left to read my course reviews. I am proud to have been awarded the Gold Students' Choice Award for Excellent reviews. Thank you!
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Bonds Lifestyle
Single colour linocut workshop Held at a wonderful venue; newly revamped and very spangly, just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon; these are single colour linocut workshops. The day will run from 9.30am - 4.30pm (approx). The day will cost £75 and includes morning coffee/tea, light lunch and afternoon coffee and cake. It also includes tuition as well as all materials and equipment you will need on the day. You will create a hand-printed edition of either prints or greetings cards and learn techniques to take away to be able to carry on your printing adventures at home. Places per session are limited to 6 to allow for plenty of attention. Available dates are: Wednesday 26th May - FULLY BOOKED Saturday 5th June - FULLY BOOKED Saturday 17th July - FULLY BOOKED Saturday 14th August - FULLY BOOKED Wednesday 25th August Friday 17th September Friday 22nd October Saturday 13th November Thursday 25th November Saturday 11th December Please go to the SHOP page to purchase your workshop place (I do also run a waiting list in case of cancellations - please get in touch to be added.) Please see terms and conditions on the booking page. Terms and conditions can also be e-mailed to you if required. Clicking on the logo below will take you to Bonds Lifestyle website. 
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The Makers' Space @ Sew Me Something
Held just outside of Stratford at a workshop in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside. TWO COLOUR REDUCTION LINOCUT WORKSHOP: Saturday 21st August - FULLY BOOKED Saturday 11th September - ONE space left! Suitable for beginners or with those with some experience of linocut; take your printing to the next level and learn how to make a reduction print. This workshop will teach you how to make a two-coloured image using a single block. Learn techniques that you can take away to carry on your printing adventures at home! Places per workshop are limited to 6. £85 Booking link: HERE TWO DAY LINOCUT WORKSHOP! DATE TO COME SOON Learn how to create a two-block linocut print using layers to bring your prints alive! You will carve two blocks on this workshop which you will then print to create a layered print. On this two day course you will also learn more about the different tools and how to care for them, as well as investigating different mark making techniques before creating your print. Suitable for beginners or those with experience of linocut you will learn techniques that you can take away to continue your printing adventures at home. Places per workshop are limited to 6. £190 Booking link: HERE Please contact Jules for more info: hellosewmesomething@gmail.com or 01789 330588 Click on the logo below to visit the Sew Me Something website.
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Reviews I am very proud to have received for my workshops:
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From a two colour linocut workshop:
"I really enjoyed the Lino print workshop with Alix Almond. There was a warm welcome as I stepped through the door. Alix is a great teacher, generous with support, tips and how to use the tools. It was my first Lino cut and I am thrilled with the results! We did two colours and my image was my favourite birds, Northumberland Puffins. Alix takes you step by step through the process with great patience and enthusiasm. Her instructions are clear and informative. She takes time with each student to get the best results. Thank you Alix, I will always treasure my puffins!" Jan Hill. |
Bonds Lifestyle workshop:
Alix creates amazing artwork and shares her skills and enthusiasm willingly on her workshops. Great fun in a warm friendly and relaxing group. Real value for money as Alix only has small groups so she can work one on one with everyone. Included a yummy lunch at Bonds too! I left with a new skill to create my own lino cuts at home. Thank you so much Alix. Liz Gardner xx |
Bonds Lifestyle workshop:
My last workshop with Alix provided Christmas presents for my grandchildren! I made a brown owl linocut, got it framed. Success. A workshop day is a lot of things - obviously the linocutting is the main reason to attend but it’s also a fab day with like minded people in lovely surroundings with an excellent lunch. Alix is everything I like in a trainer, friendly, calm, assured and offering just enough assistance when you need it - so it’s still your own work. I’ve been to a couple of workshops and really look forward to going to more. It’s a tremendously good way to have some me time. Good for the soul. Suzanne F. |
Weekend Linocut Workshop:
"I attended Alix’s layered linocut 2 day workshop and my eyes have been opened to a whole new artistic world!
What an inspirational artist and excellent teacher; Alix had a mix of beginners and proficient linocut artists and still the pace of the workshop, challenges given and learning outcomes were perfectly pitched for everyone to get the very most out of the course.
As I was leaving, with lots of my fresh prints in hand, one of the other participants turned to me with a wry smile and bid me farewell with, “Be careful, it’s addictive!”
Let’s face it, we are all spending more time at home these days so why not learn a new skill, fire up your creative passion and get carving and printing?"
Lucy P.
"I attended Alix’s layered linocut 2 day workshop and my eyes have been opened to a whole new artistic world!
What an inspirational artist and excellent teacher; Alix had a mix of beginners and proficient linocut artists and still the pace of the workshop, challenges given and learning outcomes were perfectly pitched for everyone to get the very most out of the course.
As I was leaving, with lots of my fresh prints in hand, one of the other participants turned to me with a wry smile and bid me farewell with, “Be careful, it’s addictive!”
Let’s face it, we are all spending more time at home these days so why not learn a new skill, fire up your creative passion and get carving and printing?"
Lucy P.
Are you interested in booking a day session for a printing party or group of friends to learn a new skill? Please get in touch to find out costs and available venues. I am also DBS checked so can be available to run workshops for children too.