Linocut is a relief printing technique similar to woodcut printing.
The process begins by transferring a design onto a linoleum block. Using specialized carving tools called gouges, the areas that should remain white in the final print are carefully carved away. The remaining raised surface forms the image that will be printed, revealing the complete design.
My father taught me how to carve when I was around six years old and first held a carving knife in my hands. Many years have passed since then, and today I regularly lead workshops in Budapest as well as at festivals across Hungary.
I see it as my mission to introduce this beautiful and often overlooked technique to as many people as possible. In today's fast-paced, AI-driven world, I believe it is more important than ever to create something with our own hands and leave behind something tangible and lasting.
The first step is designing a motif and transferring it onto the linoleum block. This can be done using tracing paper, carbon paper, or by drawing directly onto the lino.
The design is then carved using specialized gouges.
The final stage is printing. I work with hand-printing techniques, allowing participants to create multiple prints from a single carved block on both paper and fabric. Ink is applied with rubber rollers, and the print is transferred using manual pressure and traditional hand tools.
At one time, up to 10 people can carve and 4–5 people can print. Since participants spend different amounts of time in each stage depending on the complexity of their design and their personal pace, the workshop can accommodate approximately 15–20 participants simultaneously.
