How a Few Hours With Lino Can Boost Your Creativity and Confidence

There’s something magical about picking up a piece of lino, a carving tool (specifically a Speedball), and an ink roller. In just a few hours, you can go from a blank piece of paper to something you’ve made entirely with your own hands. And the feeling is incredible.

At Carley O’Neil Art, our lino print workshops aren’t just about learning a new skill, they’re about giving yourself permission to experiment, make mistakes, and have fun. You’ll discover that letting go and trying something new can spark creative ideas you didn’t even know you had.

What surprises most people is how much confidence grows during the process (and I’ve seen it first hand, over and over). As you draw, carve, ink, and press your prints, you start trusting your instincts and embracing the process. By the end of the workshop, even beginners are amazed at what they’ve created. They leave with more than just an amazing, unique artwork, they leave with a sense of pride, inspiration and a reminder that creativity is something you can tap into at any time – so long as you carve it out for yourself.

Whether you’re looking for a fun creative escape, some time out for yourself, or a new hobby to explore, a few hours with lino can be transformational, joyful, and downright addictive – trust me, I know! Come see for yourself.

Classes run weekly and we have a variety of themes you can choose from.

Or just jump in on any of my scheduled classes and go rogue!

You will be guided on how to use lino carving tools and printmaking inks to create your own unique design that you will want to frame.

Regular weekly scheduled studio classes are capped at 6 people to ensure a more personalised learning experience.

Joining a workshop is a great way to meet like-minded, creative souls in the Perth/Fremantle area.

Private group bookings of up to 12 people available at a venue of your choice (minimum 4 people).

Contact Carley to enquire about hosting your own creative event: 0415 688 692

“We had a fun time at the Slugs and Bugs lino workshop with Carley! The class was small and relaxed, which was perfect for getting creative and trying new ideas. Carley was a good teacher and easy to learn from. Plus, there was a very friendly dog hanging out in the studio. Highly recommend if you want a fun and creative outlet.”

R. ANDERSON ☆☆☆☆☆

“Awesome time I had with Carley. She’s very keen to openly offer her experience and with an easy to follow class, it was very rewarding to go from no experience with lino to some great start pieces at the end. Highly recommended!”

R. SOUZA ☆☆☆☆☆

“That was so fun and cute!!”

K. DOYGUN ☆☆☆☆☆

“We had a fun time at the Slugs and Bugs lino workshop with Carley! The class was small and relaxed, which was perfect for getting creative and trying new ideas. Carley was an good teacher and easy to learn from. Plus, there was a very friendly dog hanging out in the studio. Highly recommend if you want a fun and creative outlet.”

R. ANDERSON ☆☆☆☆☆

“Awesome workshop. Carley was friendly and welcoming and was able to explain the process step by step really well and answer questions. Really happy with the result!. Great creative space with multiple artists in the same building.”

K. HIGGIE ☆☆☆☆☆