About
Set up in 2019, Linnet Workshops is run by West Devon based artist and creative facillitator Grace Coombes. With a life long passion for making and creating Grace runs a variety of engaging workshops and sessions in schools, after school art clubs, workshops, community projects and classes for private events.
Grace has developed a wide range of art and craft based Workshops including printmaking and collage. Each creative session has been carefully developed to offer a relaxed and rewarding experience.
Grace loves to promote the many benefits of engaging in creative activities. Making and creating can help to reduce stress, improve mood and increase self confidence.
Experience
School Sessions and Community Projects
Making a mark - Printmaking session for KS2 years 4, 5 and 6.
Meavy Primary School, Devon. February 2025
mono-printing, collagraph prints, experimentation
Using the surrounding Dartmoor landscape as inspiration, the session encouraged pupils to explore a variety of printmaking methods to create their very own original prints.
The session focused on mark making through experimentation.
Pupils used recycled materials from drinks cartons, egg boxes, string, netting and cardboard to create multi layer prints. Each class experiemented with texture, form and composition to create their hand printed landscapes.
Block Printing Workshop for Arts Well CIC - ‘Celebrating You’
Awena Celebration Day at The Eden Project
A partnership between Arts Well, FEAST and Headstart Kernow, commissioned by The Cornwall Council Wellbeing and Public Health Service.
An accessible and inclusive block printing workshop for young people who may not have English as a first language whilst being suitable for school age children and young people, plus 16-18 year-olds.
Using my hand carved lino blocks, participants selected from a wide range of designs including botanical, abstract shapes and nature based motifs to hand print their very own block prints onto card or paper. Participants had a variety of colours to choose from or they could mix their own inks and select designs which they felt drawn to. The process is very accessible and immediate and allowed participants to have a taster of the printmaking process and take home their creations.
Education
Falmouth Collage of Art 2007 - 2008
Brighton University 2008 - 2011 BA(hons) Illustration
Grace enrolled in an Art Foundation Course at Falmouth University and then went on to study Illustration at Brighton University. She later developed a love for printmaking which feeds into many of the creative sessions on offer.
Her prints have been exhibited at MAKE Southwest (formerly Devon Guild of Craftsman) and Ocean Studios, Plymouth.
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Organisations, Schools and Venues we've worked with
Arts Well CIC
Meavy Primary School, Yelverton, Devon.
Whitchurch Primary School, Tavistock, Devon.
Creative Kernow
Bridging The Tamar Visitor Centre, Plymouth, Devon.
National Trust - Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon.
Mothecombe Gardens, Holbeton, Devon.
Heron Valley Orchards, Loddiswell, Devon.
Shilstone House, Modbury, Devon
School of Art and Wellbeing, Honiton, Devon.
Tre, Pol & Pen Farm Shop and Restaurant, Lezant, Cornwall.
Private Bookings
Workshops can be created or adapted to suit your particular events.
Please fill out the contact form with any private booking enquiries.
Purchase gift vouchers as a wonderfully unique gift for loved ones. Ideal for a mothers day treat, birthday presents, wedding gifts and more. Vouchers can be used for workshops bookable via eventbrite (the ticketing service that we use) and for purchasing block printing kits.
Environmental Impact
Choosing and using materials with the environment in mind is extremely important to the Linnet Workshops ethos. Where possible recycled papers, cards and many other materials are used. Left over materials are saved for future workshops or recycled. So
What people say about Linnet Workshops
'Thank you SO much for coming in yesterday. The children absolutely loved their workshops and we always find it so valuable working alongside and meeting real artists.
The whole school are all focusing on elements of collage this term and are able to add their experience with you to their Art sketchbooks/portfolios.
Your sessions were really engaging and it was really lovely to have the opportunity to use some of your materials as they are different to ours. Things as simple as the chunky crayons and circular stamp/sponges and printing blocks added an extra dynamic to their exploration.'
Holly Laurence Teacher & Art Lead, High Bickington Academy, North Devon.
'Grace from Linnet Workshops ran a number of 2-hour workshops for Riverford co-owners to get involved in throughout our Learning at Work Week and we loved it!
We benefitted from some time to enjoy this relaxing, mindful, creative activity and came away with some wonderful creations. Grace has inspired many of our co-owners this week and we recognise the talent we have amongst our co-owner community.
We highly recommend having a go with lino cut and print workshops, individually or getting your team and workforce involved.'
Julia Bickley - L&D Manager, Riverford Organic Farmers
'Wonderful workshop. So well organised and fun. What a lovely way to spend the morning. Inspired to do more. Thank you.'
C. Sowerby
'Brilliant fun, creative, mindful day. Loved it!
J. Bickley
'Fantastic morning session, very theraputic. Thank you for the excellent instruction and guidance.'
J. Seviour
'My 2nd really enjoyable workshop! Thank you for the excellent tuition and coffees!'
H. Cummings
'So enjoyable, great teaching and company. What a treat!'
S. Brain
'First attempt at lino cutting. Learnt a lot and loved it. Look forward to attending another of your workshops.'
Y. Tolliday