Ink Impression
An Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Printmaking is a unique art form where drawing, carving, and printing come together to create images that can be reproduced and transformed in surprising ways.
This workshop offers an introduction to the fundamentals of linocut printmaking, guiding participants through the process from the first idea to the final printed image. Beginning with an overview of printmaking techniques and tools, participants will learn how to develop a design, understand mirror images, and safely handle carving tools.
Through hands-on exercises, students will practice carving simple motifs, experiment with mark-making on lino, and gradually work towards creating a more detailed print. The workshop will explore the relationship between drawing, carving, and printing while encouraging patience, observation, and playful experimentation.
Participants will learn the basics of inking and hand-printing techniques such as spoon printing, and will produce a series of prints of their own design. If time and resources allow, prints may also be transferred onto surfaces such as tote bags.
The workshop is open to anyone curious about printmaking, whether you enjoy drawing, crafting, or exploring new artistic processes.
About Artist Mentor
Khushboo Gupta, a Delhi-based artist, holds a Master’s degree in Painting from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, and a Bachelor’s degree in Painting from Amity University, Noida. She runs her studio, Dwarka Art Studio, in New Delhi, where she practices art and conducts creative workshops for all age groups.
Committed to social causes, she has volunteered with UshaKiran NGO, Youth for Seva, and Seva Bharti, teaching arts to underprivileged children. Khushboo has exhibited her work at Berth Art Gallery in Kochi, Kala Srot Art Gallery in Lucknow, Indian International Centre, and Nehru Art Gallery in Chhattisgarh, and was featured in the 2023 Students Biennale in Kochi.
For the last two years, she has also conducted summer art camp workshops during yoga events, promoting creativity and mindfulness among participants. Recently, she showcased her work in the 2025 exhibition at MSU Baroda.
