The Purple Guide to Learning Linocut Printing in 10 Days

You've seen the bold, carved-looking prints on Etsy or in a friend's living room, and something about them sticks with you. Maybe you've thought about trying it, but every tutorial assumes you already own a carving set, or the videos are forty minutes long and still don't show you what the first day actually feels like. This guide is for the person who wants a straight answer: what do I do today, and what will I have at the end of it?

Over 10 focused days, you'll go from unboxing your tools to pulling a finished print. Each day builds on the last — you'll practice the safe way to hold a carving tool, make your first cuts, design a simple block, and learn the two core techniques of linocut: carving away the negative space and inking and printing the raised lines. You'll also get honest advice on gear, budgets, and common mistakes, plus a realistic look at what a month of practice can do. This isn't a masterclass; it's a solid, encouraging foundation.

By the end, you'll have a finished print, a clear sense of whether this craft is worth your time, and a concrete next-step plan if it is. No vague inspiration, no overnight-success promises — just a hands-on, ten-day experiment in making something with your hands.