Multi-Block Linocut Printing – Step by Step
Learn how I create colourful linocut prints with multiple printing blocks — from the first sketch to the final print.
This course focuses on multi-block linocut printing: the same technique I use for my own work. Alongside the technical side of printing, I also show you how I plan colours, build layers and develop motifs for colourful linocut prints.
My Approach to Multi-Block Linocut Printing
Hey, I’m Anna Hermsdorf. I originally come from a digital illustration background and was looking for a printmaking technique that offered the same creative freedom. Traditional black-and-white linocut often felt too limited to me — working with multiple printing blocks and intentional colour planning completely changed that.
Today I work almost exclusively with colourful, layered linocut prints. In this course I share the exact process I use for my own prints: from sketching and colour separation to building clean, multi-layered prints step by step.
Examples of Multi-Block Linocut Prints
All of the prints below were created using multiple printing blocks. Unlike reduction printing, your blocks stay intact — which means you can always reprint motifs later or experiment with different colour combinations.
3 Printing Blocks · 4 Colours
2 Printing Blocks · 4 Colours
3 Printing Blocks · 4 Colours
Multi-Block Printing - Step by Step 189 €
One-time payment · Payment plans available · VAT included
• How I plan my multi-block linocut prints
• Working with multiple printing blocks
• Building layered colour prints
• Registration explained step by step
• Practical tips & troubleshooting
• Lifetime access to all lessons
INTRO
Welcome & Course Overview
10 Minutes
• Course overview
• My workflow & approach
• Style & inspiration
• Help & feedback
MODULE 01
Materials & Paper
11 Minutes
• Tools & materials
• Choosing paper for linocut
• Materials I personally use
MODULE 02
Design & Preparation
43 Minutes
• Pinterest & inspiration
• Analogue sketch exercises
• Digital sketch planning
• Preparing motifs for print
MODULE 03
Carving & Tool Control
55 Minutes
• Tools & carving posture
• Carving exercises
• Sharpening tools
• Fixing carving mistakes
• Your first mini print
MODULE 04
Colour & Registration
29 Minutes
• Colour theory & planning
• Understanding relief inks
• Mixing colours
• Planning print layers
• Registration setup
MODULE 05
Printing & Layer Building
47 Minutes
• Preparing for print
• Inking & printing techniques
• Printing by hand or press
• Layering multiple colours
• Troubleshooting
MODULE 06
Cleaning & Storage
24 Minutes
• Cleaning your tools
• Working with printing inks
• Storing blocks & finished prints
APPLICATION
Complete Print Projects
114 Minutes
• Multi-layer salad bowl print
• Colourful rabbit print
• Printing on fabric
• Step-by-step process
BONUS
Extra Printable Templates
• Christmas cards
• Spring flowers
• Halloween cards
• Pumpkin print
Inside the Course Platform
The course is hosted on an easy-to-use online platform called Ablefy, which you can access anytime.
All lessons are clearly organised and structured step by step, so you can work through everything at your own pace and return to lessons whenever you like.
Student Reviews
I wish I bought Anna’s course sooner, omg it is everything you need to know.
It was especially good for me since I’m a bit messy when I start something new. Anna really organized everything in my head step by step as well as how to take care of your tools and linos and organize everything so it doesn’t just go all over your workplace.
She has thought about everything and I never had an unanswered question watching it. You’re set up for success!
I’m so excited to continue with the “print on fabric course” that is included in the very affordable price 😍
— Rebecca, Cut by Cut course participant
Ready to Start?
I think a lot of people know this feeling: you’ve wanted to do something creative again for a while. Something away from screens — something hands-on.
And yet it keeps getting pushed aside because everyday life gets busy or you simply don’t know where to begin.
That’s exactly what this course is for. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own first — you can simply start and work through the process step by step, at your own pace.
