Hand-Printed Christmas Cards They'll Want to Keep

Carve. Ink. Print. Share.

Wednesday 11th November 2026 7pm - 9pm

This Christmas, create cards that people will genuinely want to keep.

In this festive lino printing workshop you'll design and carve your own Christmas printing block before using it to produce a beautiful collection of handmade Christmas cards.

Whether you prefer modern designs, traditional festive imagery or something completely unique, you'll learn how to turn your ideas into prints you'll be proud to send to family and friends.

No previous experience is needed and all materials are provided.

More Than a Workshop

Christmas cards have become something we often buy without thinking.

This workshop is about slowing down and creating something personal.

Each print is unique.

Each card is made by hand.

It's a chance to enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity while producing something you'll actually use over Christmas.

During the Session

You'll learn how to:

• Design artwork suitable for lino printing
• Transfer your design onto soft-cut lino
• Use lino carving tools safely
• Ink and print your own Christmas cards
• Experiment with colours and layouts
• Produce a small collection of hand-printed cards to take home

You'll also keep your carved lino block, allowing you to print more cards at home whenever you like.

Perfect For

✔ Complete beginners

✔ Handmade Christmas lovers

✔ Friends looking for a festive evening together

✔ Anyone wanting personalised Christmas cards

✔ Creative gift makers

What's Included

• Soft-cut lino
• Carving tools
• Printing inks
• Blank Christmas cards
• Practice paper
• Tea & Coffee

Everything is provided.

Workshop Information

Duration: 2 Hours

Price: £30

Age: Adults (16+)

Experience: None required

Group Size: Maximum 8 participants

Creativity Without Limits

At ThirteenEight, creativity isn't about perfection.

It's about creating something meaningful with your own hands.

You'll leave with a set of beautiful handmade Christmas cards, a lino block you can use again and the confidence to continue printing long after Christmas has passed.