Cut by Cut

THE ONLINE COURSE FOR LINOCUT BEGINNERS

  • In over 50 videos, you’ll learn step-by-step how to make your own multicolor linocut print and print on fabric
  • From materials, to the design phase, to carving, printing, and cleaning, I’ll show you everything you need to know
  • Learn at your own pace and when you have time
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I'm Anna Hermsdorf, your expert for colorful lino printing.

On my Instagram channel @annahermsdorf, I’ve been sharing my tips and tricks for printing with linoleum since 2018. Thanks to my videos about the carving and printing process, I was able to organically build a large community of over 100.000 followers.

I want to share this great knowledge. I help creatives like you to find your way into the colorful world of handmade lino printing so you can make great artworks of your own.

My online course shows you step by step how to do it. I hope you’ll join me!

Sign up and get started with colorful linocut printing now!

Single payment

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189,- €

(incl. VAT)

  • Over 50 step by step videos
  • Lifetime access to all course content
  • Free access to all course updates
  • Language: English
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
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Installment

two installments of

99,- €

(incl. VAT)

  • Over 50 step by step videos
  • Lifetime access to all course content
  • Free access to all course updates
  • Language: English
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
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Overview of Cut by Cut

These 9 modules are your path to your first multicolor linocut print!

M0 – Let's start

Welcome to the course! After a short introduction to my work and artistic style, I’ll walk you through what we’ll achieve together. We’ll start with a small practice design, then move on to the large salad bowl print — or your own creations once you’ve mastered the basics.

  • Intro and about me
  • Influences and style
  • Course objective

M1 – Materials & Set Up

Learn which tools and supplies you truly need. I’ll show you my must-haves and nice-to-haves for printing at home — many of which you probably already have.

  • Materials
  • Paper

M2 – Design & Transfer

To make it easy to follow along, you’ll get a simple avocado design to practice with. This way, we’ll both work on the same motif and you can easily understand each step.

  • Collect inspiration
  • Keep a sketchbook
  • Analog drawing exercise
  • iPad Pro drawing exercise
  • Sketch transfer

M3 – Carving Basics

Everything you need to know about carving tools, sizes, and techniques. We’ll carve the practice design together, and I’ll share tips on sharpening tools and fixing small carving mistakes.

  • Carving tools starter kit
  • Correct posture of the tools
  • Carving exercise
  • Sharpening the tools
  • Carving the mini print
  • Repairing carving mistakes

M4 – Color & Printing Technique

Discover how to mix a wide color palette using only five base colors — and how to create beautifully balanced, harmonious prints.

  • Color theory
  • Differences between linoleum printing inks
  • Mixing ink: Pink
  • Mixing ink: Yellow
  • Mixing ink: Green
  • Registration – creating the printing template

M5 – Multi-Color Printing

Learn how to perfectly align and print with multiple linoleum blocks — both with and without a printing press. I’ll also show you how to troubleshoot common printing issues.

  • Preparations for printing
  • Laying out the lino block
  • Application of ink
  • Printing with a press
  • Printing by hand
  • Color swatches and drying process
  • Adjustment of printing template
  • Solving printing problems

M6 – Cleaning & Storage

Set up an efficient cleaning station even with limited space. I’ll show you how to safely clean your tools and store them properly without spending much.

  • Cleaning setup and general rules
  • Cleaning the printing utensils
  • Storing the blocks and utensils

M7 – The Large Print

Together we’ll carve and print the large salad bowl design — a great way to deepen your skills and confidence, or start exploring your own designs.

  • Creating the registration template
  • Carving and printing the three layers
  • Cleaning the utensils

Bonus Module: Year of the Rabbit

A fun extra project! We’ll create a cute rabbit design — perfect as a quick, child-friendly print.

  • Bonus module
  • Making a bunny motif for children
  • Drawing, carving and printing

Course Update 2024: Printing on Fabric

A new creative twist: learn how to print on textiles, whether it’s an old T-shirt or a tote bag — printing on fabric is so much fun!

  • Printing on a T-shirt
  • Carving rubber blocks & material science
  • Printing on fabric with press and hand

Insights

Do you have any questions that haven’t been answered? Send me an email at support@annahermsdorf.de and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Let’s start your journey into the colorful world of linocut printing together. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Still unsure? Start now for 0 Euro!

Feel like printing yourself? A great idea! The tool list is a great start and will help you  get beginner-friendly products right away and save you from expensive mispurchases. You can download the list now for 0 Euro.

As soon as you have registered, you will receive the instructions directly in your mailbox – and after that, regular information about colorful printing with linoleum from me.

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