| Event Name | Autumn Art: Lino Printing Family Workshop |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 23rd Oct 2018 10:00 am |
| End Date | 23rd Oct 2018 12:00 pm |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Description | Join us for a morning getting arty making prints. Have a go at lino printing or find natural shapes to print.Using the patterns in the woods as inspiration come along and create your own lino print masterpiece. (Use foam shapes for younger artists!) Draw your design, carve it out and get printing! Places are limited so please book. Contact Andy on info@moorthanmeetstheeye.org This event is being held as part of the Discovering the Nature of the Bovey Valley project which is funded through the Moor than meets the eye Landscape Partnership. Location: Woodland Centre, Yarner Wood, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9LJ Booking required: yes Charge: Suggested donation of £2 to cover each lino block |
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