Family Craft Workshop with Woodblocks
London, Greater London
About Family Craft Workshop with Woodblocks
Making a book used to be a very hands-on affair, that is before the advent of computers. Imagine having to arrange every single letter for every word on every page to print a copy, and that’s before you even have any pictures involved!
Before modern printing was commercialised, artists would carve drawings on to wooden blocks, which could then be hand-pressed onto parchment – you better hope you’ve made your drawing the right size, there’s no dragging and resizing here!
Hand in hand with our exhibition 'Still Life' we present this 90-minute workshop where we’ll be designing and creating our own modern wood blocks – though rather than carving into wood or etching into a metal plate, we’ll be using craft foam and scissors!
Take inspiration from the natural world (or perhaps some of the botanical prints in our library!), and create your own beautiful stamps and artwork to take home with you.
PLEASE NOTE: Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 6+, though adult assistance may be required!
Design and create prints inspired by our heritage collections!
Work from unique historical illustrations and patterns. Learn about old woodblock carving and learn to make your own stamps
Explore the Linnean Society and make your own prints
Make some beautiful stamps, and then have a wander around the Linnean Society building, where Darwin's Origin of Species was first presented to an audience!
Hands-on and creative interactive activity
Learn how books used to be made! An interactive way of learning more about history and taxonomy.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, 11:00 - 20:30
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, Closed
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (6-16) : £11.55
- Adult (17-18+) : Free
Adult ticket free with a child ticket
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Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Burlington House
London
Greater London
W1J 0BF
England
The Linnean Society is located in Burlington House, Piccadilly, on the left-hand side of the main archway facing the Royal Academy of Art. Our precise location and contact details can be seen on our website. The nearest London Underground stations are Green Park and Piccadilly Circus, both less than a five-minute walk from the Society. Piccadilly is served by numerous bus routes.
Tel: 02074344479
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The nearest London Underground stations are Green Park and Piccadilly Circus, both less than a five-minute walk from the Society. Piccadilly is served by numerous bus routes.
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