YORK WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Cut from the Countryside: A Lino‑Printing Workshop at Ampleforth Abbey
Design and carve a lino print inspired by the swifts and house martins of Ampleforth, led by expert Sally Zaranko, then linger over lunch in the abbey’s oak‑panelled Tea Room.
Cut from the Countryside: A Lino‑Printing Workshop at Ampleforth Abbey.
At Ampleforth Abbey, a short artisan workshop invites visitors to translate the movement of swifts and house martins into carved blocks of lino and hand‑pulled prints. The session pairs focused instruction with a convivial lunch in the abbey’s oak‑panelled Tea Room, all delivered on a compact 3.5‑hour schedule.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Birds in Motion
The workshop is centred on designing lino prints inspired by the swifts and house martins that frequent Ampleforth, using those birds as the creative motif for your carved blocks.
Guided by an Expert
The session is led by lino‑printing specialist Sally Zaranko (Ashford Cottage Design), who provides expert guidance through the design and carving process.
Tea Room Finale
After the creative work, participants enjoy a tasty lunch in Ampleforth’s oak‑panelled Tea Room, rounding the morning with food and conversation.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
Over roughly three and a half hours you move from sketch to carved block to print under close instruction, with time carved out for demonstration, hands‑on carving and pulling your finished impressions — then a communal lunch in the abbey’s oak‑panelled Tea Room to compare results and techniques.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for approximately 3.5 hours.
Assemble at the Visitor Centre, Ampleforth Abbey, York YO62 4EN.
Specific gear lists are not provided in the supplied details; check with the operator for any recommended clothing or materials.
The workshop is operated by Ampleforth Abbey and led by lino‑printing expert Sally Zaranko of Ashford Cottage Design.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the workshop last?
The workshop runs for approximately 3.5 hours.
Where do participants meet?
Participants meet at the Visitor Centre, Ampleforth Abbey, York YO62 4EN.
Who leads the workshop?
The session is led by lino‑printing expert Sally Zaranko from Ashford Cottage Design.
What is the creative theme of the workshop?
Participants design lino prints inspired by the swifts and house martins that frequent Ampleforth.
Is lunch provided?
Yes — the workshop is followed by a tasty lunch served in the abbey’s oak‑panelled Tea Room.