workshops

My workshops are designed for anyone with an interest in exploring their creativity - absolutely no experience is needed!

Four women attending Jill Hodge art workshop in her studio in Cramond Edinburgh

You’ll get a fun introduction to simple printmaking processes and will be amazed at what you’ve produced in a short space of time.

All my workshops are suitable for beginners but are also perfect for anyone creative wishing to try a new process. Advanced workshops for those with experience are also available and please get in touch if you’re interested.

I offer relaxed and informal classes for individual bookings as well as intimate and exclusive private use of my studio for groups.

Christmas Card Workshop

Join me for a fun and relaxed workshop making linocut Christmas cards.

This workshop is a perfect opportunity to take some time out with friends and get into the Christmas spirit and get creative!

I’ll give you lots of ideas to help you create a festive design. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident drawer, I’ll steer you in the right direction with a simple design, or you can trace one of my existing designs.

You’ll use basic lino cutting tools to carve out your image and print it onto high quality card, using a printing press. 

You will make 10 unique handmade cards (with envelopes), ready to send to special friends and family.

…..All whilst enjoying some festive treats and drinks!

  • £50

  • 5

  • Wear old clothes!

  • 10 x handmade linocut Christmas cards on high quality 200gsm cards and envelopes.

  • Children between 10-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult

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  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
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  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
  • Jill Hodge christmas card class
  • Jill Hodge christmas card class

Introduction to Collagraph:

Animals and Birds in Print

A collagraph is a print taken from a collaged plate. This incredibly simple and direct form of printmaking is fun to create.

You’ll have a choice of animal and bird designs to trace onto your plate. You’ll carve and tear layers in the card to make different textures which will print as tones. This will be varnished, inked up and printed.

You’ll produce a small edition of 3-5 black and white 7” x 5” unique prints (with the option of framing one print for an additional cost).

If you join as a group, you will have exclusive use of the studio for your workshop and I also offer a number of sessions for individual bookings.

All materials are included and snacks and refreshments provided.

  • £50

  • 5

  • Wear old clothes!

  • No. This workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as artists looking to have a fun creative experience.

  • 3-5 original hand pulled prints on 350gsm German mouldmade etching paper, which can be mounted or framed and given to friends or family.

  • Children between 10-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult

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  • Jill Hodge collagraph class puffin
  • Jill Hodge art workshops. A black and white drawing of a frog with patterns of spots and lines on its body.
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  • Jill Hodge collagraph class panda
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  • Jill Hodge Art classes Collagraph
  • Jill Hodge art workshops. A cutout illustration of a bird perched on a branch with leaves, with some torn paper edges.
  • Jill Hodge art workshops. Painted owl illustration on paper with a monochrome black and white version below.
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes
  • Jill Hodge Collagraph class
  • Jill Hodge art workshops.Two owl face designs, one in black and white and the other in brown tones, placed on a tiled surface.
  • Jill Hodge collagraph class framed puffin
  • Jill Hodge collagraph class framed print
  • Jill Hodge art workshops. A young girl drawing in a sketchbook at a cluttered art table in an art classroom.
  • Jill Hodge art workshops. An older woman with glasses and a striped shirt is drawing at a table, with two younger women in the background working on projects in an art studio.

TetraPak Printing:

Eco Art: Simple Prints from Nature

This workshop is a perfect introduction to intaglio printmaking. In simple class you will learn how to turn recycled Tetrapak milk cartons into beautiful one-of-a-kind prints.

You’ll cut, score and peel the surface to create detailed designs inspired by nature. Then you will ink it up and print on the press to produce a mini edition of 3-5 of unique prints (with the option of framing one print for an additional cost).

If you join as a group, you will have exclusive use of the studio for your workshop and I also offer a number of sessions for individual bookings.

All materials are included and snacks and refreshments provided.

  • £50

  • 5

  • Wear old clothes!

  • No. This workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as artists looking to have a fun creative experience.

  • 3-5 original hand pulled prints on 350gsm German mouldmade etching paper, which can be mounted or framed and given as gifts to friends or family.

  • Children between 10-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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  • Jill Hodge Art Classes TetraPak
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes TetraPak
  • Jill Hodge Printmaking classes Tetrapak
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes TetraPak
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes TetraPak
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes TetraPak

Introduction to Collagraph

Tape and Texture

Explore the creative possibilites of collagraph using simple materials like tape and textured papers. This hands-on class is a fun way to experiment with texture and markmaking with no drawing skills required.

You’ll build a printing plate by layering surfaces to create rich textures and patterns with various tapes (such as masking, parcel) and wallpapers to create abstract compositions and landscapes.

You’ll produce a small edition of 3-5 black and white 7” x 5” unique prints (with the option of framing one print for an additional cost).

If you join as a group, you will have exclusive use of the studio for your workshop and I also offer a number of sessions for individual bookings.

All materials are included and snacks and refreshments provided.

  • £50 per person

  • 5

  • Wear old clothes!

  • No. This workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as artists looking to have a fun creative experience.

  • 3-5 original hand pulled prints on 350gsm German mouldmade etching paper, which can be mounted or framed and given as gifts to friends or family.

  • Children between 10-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

BOOK NOW
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes collagraph abstract
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  • Various rolls of adhesive and masking tapes on a cluttered work table.
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes collagraph abstract
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes collagraph abstract
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes Collagraph abstract
  • Jill Hodge Art Classes collagraph abstract
  • Jill Hodge art workshops. Sample swatches of textured wallpaper or fabric with various patterns and colours, along with tools like masking tape on a table.
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  • Jill Hodge printmaking classes collagraph abstract
  • Jill Hodge art workshops. Mixed media artwork depicting a landscape with mountains, water, and grass in layered textures and colors.
  • ill Hodge printmaking classes collagraph abstract
  • ill Hodge printmaking classes collagraph landscape
  • ill Hodge printmaking classes collagraph landscape
  • ill Hodge printmaking classes collagraph landscape

“The Christmas card lino workshop was so much fun! Not being very ‘creative’ I was worried I would struggle to produce a card-worthy design but Jill was so encouraging and helpful, making great suggestions as to what would work and how to create an impactful design. I was thrilled with the result, my cards looked so professional. A lovely festive morning with friends and a chance to learn a new skill in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. It’s a Christmas tradition for my group of friends now!”

— Claire Paterson

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