Linocut Workshops 6th April at West End Art Studios

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 The first of this year's spring lino print workshop with Viktoriia Kondratieva supported by West End Art Studios. Everyone choose their own patterns, which was a lovely experience. A lovely creative day with amazing people around in the cozy studio space.







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