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
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!
Single payment
one payment over
149,-
(incl. VAT)
- Over 50 step by step videos
- Lifetime access to all course content
- Free access to all course updates
- Language: English
This course is in English. For the German course go this way.
Installment
two installments of
79,-
(incl. VAT)
- Over 50 step by step videos
- Lifetime access to all course content
- Free access to all course updates
- Language: English
This course is in English. For the German course go this way.
Single payment
one payment over
189,-
(incl. VAT)
- Over 50 step by step videos
- Lifetime access to all course content
- Free access to all course updates
- Language: English
This course is in English. For the German course go this way.
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
This course is in English. For the German course go this way.
14 days money back guarantee
Normally, the 14-day return policy does not apply to digital goods. However, you get a 14-day return guarantee from me! Email me at support@annahermsdorf.de if you are unhappy with my course and I will refund you in full.
This is what you get in Cut by Cut
Over 50 videos
Learn all the steps to create your own multicolor linocut print on paper or print on fabric in 9 sequential, easy-to-follow modules. The videos combine theory and practice, so you can get started right away.
Material list
A linked list of recommendations for your linocut starter set, divided into Must Have and Nice to Have. If you want to get a preview, you can download my PDF guide for a starter set for 0 Euro here.
Access
Cut by Cut is a self-learning course. You get access to all the videos immediately after booking and can watch and follow along at your own pace at any time. Plus, you have lifetime access!
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 brief overview of me, my influences and my style, I will introduce you to our course objective. First we will go through all the processes using a simple motif. After that you can continue with the big salad bowl motif or you can start with your own work - since you have acquired the skills after part 1.
- Intro and about me
- Influences and style
- Course objective
M1 – Materials & Products
Learn what products you really need for printing at home. I've provided a complete materials list of "must haves" and "nice to haves" for your inspiration. Some things you'll probably already have at home (for cleaning, for example), others you'll need to purchase.
- Materials
- Paper
M2 – The design process
The first step is to choose the design you want to print. To make the course easy to follow, I provide a simple design of an avocado, which is great for practicing. This way we both work on the same image and you can easily follow all the processes.
- Collect inspiration
- Keep a sketchbook
- Analog drawing exercise
- iPad Pro drawing exercise
- Sketch transfer
M3 – Carving
In this module you will learn everything you need to know about carving. Which sizes are useful for your starter kit, how to hold and guide the tools properly and also how to sharpen them. We will carve a simple design together and teach you different ways to deal with potential carving mistakes.
- Carving tools starter kit
- Correct posture of the tools
- Carving exercise
- Sharpening the tools
- Carving the mini print
- Repairing carving mistakes
M4 – Printing inks
Excellent printing results are the goal. To achieve this, it is important to understand our relief inks. You will learn which 5 colors you really need to create a huge color palette. Harmonious color schemes are at least as important as the motif itself.
- Color theory
- Differences between linoleum printing inks
- Mixing ink: Pink
- Mixing ink: Yellow
- Mixing ink: Green
- Registration – creating the printing template
M5 – The printing process
Printing with several linoleum blocks comes with some difficulties, first and foremost printing on top of each other without offsets. Over the years I have perfected this process and I will show you exactly how to do it. You can follow the course with or without a printing press, there's a video for both techniques. And I'll show you how to solve typical printing problems.
- 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 process
Cleaning all the utensils is part of the job. In this module, I'll show you how to set up a cleaning station with little space and effort. Be careful when cleaning our lino blocks! To enjoy your tools and products for a long time, they have to be stored safely. This too can be done inexpensively and easily.
- Cleaning setup and general rules
- Cleaning the printing utensils
- Storing the blocks and utensils
M7 – The great course design
Together we carve and print the large motif, which brings new challenges due to its size and higher complexity. We go through all the processes one more time, solidifying your knowledge and skills. Or you can continue with your own designs from this point on.
- Creating the registration template
- Carving and printing the three layers
- Cleaning the utensils
M8 – Kids motif bunny
We draw, carve and print this cute bunny. Perfect for 2023, the year of the rabbit. This bonus module is new and shows you a quick way to make this kid-friendly illustration.
The course will always be revised and updated with more content that you will have access to as well.
- Bonus module
- Making a bunny motif for children
- Drawing, carving and printing
M9 – Printing on fabric
Course update 2024 - We print on fabric! Whether you want to print on your old T-shirts or a tote bag - printing on textiles is great fun. I'll show you how in this module.
- Printing on a T-shirt
- Carving rubber blocks & material science
- Printing on fabric with press and hand
Overview of Cut by Cut
These 8 modules are your path to your first multicolor linocut print!
Let's start
Welcome to Cut by Cut
- Intro and about me
- Influences and style
- Course objective
Materials & Products
Learn which products you really need for printing from home
- Materials
- Paper
The design process
A design that is real fun
- Collect inspiration
- Keep a sketchbook
- Analog drawing exercise
- iPad Pro drawing exercise
- Sketch transfer
Carving
Everything you need to know about carving
- Carving tools starter kit
- Correct posture of the tools
- Carving exercise
- Sharpening the tools
- Carving the mini print
- Repairing carving mistakes
Printing inks
Achieve excellent print results
- Color theory
- Differences between linoleum printing inks
- Mixing ink: Pink
- Mixing ink: Yellow
- Mixing ink: Green
- Registration – creating the printing template
The printing process
Printing with multiple blocks made easy - by hand or press
- 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
Cleaning
Proper cleaning of our utensils
- Cleaning setup and general rules
- Cleaning the printing utensils
- Storing the blocks and utensils
The great course design
We carve and print the large salad bowl design together
- Creating the registration template
- Carving and printing the three layers
- Cleaning the utensils
Updates and bonuses
Let's print this bunny
Drawing, carving and printing this cute bunny. Perfect for easter and perfect for 2023, the year of the rabbit.
Course FAQ - Questions and answers at a glance
As soon as you have purchased the course, you can start.
You will learn how to print with multiple linoleum blocks. My specialty are colorful designs created by printing up to three blocks on top of each other. I show you everything I know in over 40 videos – from planning the design to carving, printing and cleaning. Check out my module overview, all the content is listed there.
After booking you have lifetime access to all content. The booking period runs for one week, but after that the course is yours and you can watch all videos as often as you want!
In this course I teach step by step with many videos how colorful printing with linoleum works. Whether you are a beginner or already have some experience with lino printing, you will learn all the steps to make your own colorful lino prints.
If you’re already an artist, illustrator, tattooist or graphic designer, you’ll certainly have the advantage of finding your own style in linocut print more quickly. Nevertheless, the course is designed so that everyone can start right away, as I will guide you through the entire process with two finished designs. So you are welcome if you are looking for a creative craft hobby.
The course is available in English or German. When booking the course, be sure to select the correct product, as there is no language switcher. In German the course is called „Schnitt für Schnitt”, in English “Cut by Cut”.
All videos are on the online course platform “elopage”. You get a course login and can access the videos online at any time. Watch them at your own pace and as often as you want!
We will cover this topic in detail in the course and you will receive a list of products that I recommend. In advance you can download the PDF tool list from my waiting list, which roughly contains all the useful utensils. Therefore it is worth to put yourself on the waiting list!
The price for the online course is 149 euros during a sale week, otherwise it’s 189 euros. I offer payment in installments in addition to a one-time payment.
In regular intervals (about every 3 months) a launch week takes place, in which I do more advertising for my course. During this time the course is available for 149 Euro. You can find out when these take place via my newsletter.
Still have a question that wasn’t answered? Send me an email at support@annahermsdorf.de and I will be very happy to answer anything you want to know.
Let’s start your journey into the colorful world of linoleum printing together. I look forward to seeing you in the course!
Sign up now and start your new hobby immediately:
Please Notice: This product is available in German and English, but there is no course-internal language switcher – please go to the German site to get the German-language course!
If you want to start a new hobby, you want to do it now, right? That’s why booking my online course is now permanently available. 3-4 times a year there is a launch week where the course is offered at a discount. The next round starts on February 26 and lasts until March 5! If you want to be notified about this, feel free to sign up for the “notify me” list.
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.
