Discover Linocut

Creative Activities

Updated on: 18/03/2026 By Laetitia

Welcome to the fascinating world of printing!

Linocut (or linocut in English) is a very accessible relief printing technique, ideal for beginners as well as experienced artists. It involves carving a design into a linoleum (or lino) plate, inking it, and printing it onto the medium of your choice.

It is a complete activity that allows you to transform a simple drawing into a true reproducible work of art on paper or fabric, enabling the creation of cards, illustrations, or even textile patterns.

It is based on the principle of relief cutting: you carve (remove) everything that should remain white, and the raised areas receive the ink.

This activity is ideal for developing spatial understanding with the management of the mirror effect. It also exercises your patience, which is necessary for achieving the details.