Linocut Printmaking

In-School Art Field Trips

Bring a hands-on printmaking studio directly to your classroom!
During our 90-minute In-School Art Field Trips, a professional Art Instructor handles everything—from setup and supplies to clean-up.

Students receive a step-by-step drawing lesson, learn to use real printmaking tools, and create their own custom Linocut art print.

Choose from a variety of grade-specific themes for a single classroom or book multiple programs for your whole school day.

Art Programs

Orange Linocut print of two fish swimming underwater, created by a Kindergarten student during an in-school art field trip in Edmonton, Alberta

Under the Sea
Pre-K & Kindergarten

Dive into the underwater world! Students create images of fish that they print in an imaginative seascape.

Grade 1 seasons linocut art print of foxes, aligned with the Alberta Science curriculum for Edmonton and Calgary teachers.

Spectacular Seasons
Grade 1+

Explore seasonal shifts in our environment! Students draw, carve, and print dynamic artwork inspired by the changing seasons.

Grade 2 Arctic animals linocut art print featuring a narwhal, connecting to Alberta Social Studies curriculum and Inuit studies for Edmonton and Calgary teachers

The Arctic and the Inuit
FNMI · All Grades

Explore the Canadian North! Students create Arctic wildlife prints and learn about their connections to Inuit culture.

Linocut art print of Cree and Blackfoot animal symbolism featuring a wolf and buffalo, aligned with the Alberta Social Studies curriculum for Edmonton and Calgary teachers

An Animal Story
FNMI · All Grades

Students explore Cree or Blackfoot animal symbolism and carve and print their animal within an Alberta landscape.

Green linocut print of an Alberta landscape with mountains and a grain elevator, made during an elementary in-school art field trip in Alberta

Alberta Landscapes
Grade 3 +

Celebrate Alberta's natural beauty! Students depict landscapes and local structures and wildlife that inhabit them.

Grade 5 linocut art print of a Greek temple, aligned with the Alberta Social Studies curriculum on ancient civilizations for Edmonton and Calgary teachers.

Ancient Structures
Grade 4+

Step into ancient history! Students carve and print historic Greek temples and classic architectural designs.

Blue Linocut of an owl with outstretched wings made during a Grade 5 Canada Coast to Coast in-school art field trip in Alberta

Canada Coast to Coast
All Grades

Explore our nation’s rich geography! Students depict Canadian landmarks, iconic buildings, and wildlife.

Red linocut of patterned flowers within a landscape created by a grade 1 student during an in-school art field trip in Edmonton.

Fabulous Flowers
Mother’s Day · All Grades

Bring spring blooms to life! Students design custom floral prints using interesting textures and patterns petals.

Teal linocut print of a boating adventure on a sunny day, carved by a Grade 3 student during an in-school art field trip in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

Outdoor Adventures
Father’s Day · All Grades

Embark on an outdoor adventure! Students create linocuts featuring camping, lake activities, or space.exploration.

Red linocut print of a winter reindeer made during an in-school holiday art field trip for Alberta students.

Winter Holiday
All Grades

Capture the magic of winter! Students design unique holiday prints featuring snowmen, winter landscapes, and festive icons.

Book a Printmaking Program
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  • Students watching an art instructor demonstrate printmaking ink and tools during an in-school art workshop in Edmonton and Calgary.

    Learning to Print

    Students explore essential printmaking equipment—including brayers, ink slabs, and presses to prepare for the printing process.

  • Student applying ink to a carved linocut printmaking block with a brayer during a hands-on classroom art field trip in Edmonton and Calgary.

    Printing

    Students roll colorful ink onto their carved plates and press their original linocut artworks onto paper.

  • Two elementary students showing off their finished linocut prints during an in-school classroom art program.

    The Final Linocut Print

    Every student creates a finished, high-quality, unique linocut art print to take home, along with their carved plate.

  • Students learning how to use a stylus tool to carve printmaking plates during a hands-on in-school art field trip in Alberta.

    Carving the Printmaking Plate

    Students learn safe carving techniques and use specialized tools to carve their designs onto individual printmaking plates.

  • Student sketching design ideas to plan a carving during a hands-on classroom art field trip in Edmonton and Calgary.

    Sketching

    Following a guided drawing lesson, students sketch and plan their custom designs using distinct lines, shapes, and patterns.