About the studio
Linia Press grew from a shared carving table into a dedicated relief-printing room in Cluj-Napoca.
We opened Linia Press because Cluj needed a room where linocut was not an afterthought squeezed between other media. The studio is deliberately small: one main bench for carving, a ventilated inking zone, drying racks along the wall, and a quiet front shelf for editions. The name nods to the line itself—the cut that decides what holds ink and what stays paper-white.
Our approach is practical. We favour oil-based and modern water-washable relief inks that behave well in Transylvanian seasons, papers that take embossing without tearing, and tools that stay sharp. Workshops stay adult-focused so conversations can move quickly from safety to design decisions. Open press hours exist for people who already know the basics and simply need a reliable table and good light.
People and neighbourhood
Strada Memorandumului places us within walking distance of cafés and bookshops, which suits printers who think between pulls. Visiting artists sometimes use the space for short residencies; when that happens we adjust open hours and post a note on the door. Local collectors stop by to see new sheets before they leave for exhibitions elsewhere.
We are not a gallery chain or a franchise. Decisions about which editions hang in the window are made in the same room where the ink is mixed. If you want to know who cut a particular block, ask—we keep clear records and introduce makers when they are present.
What we care about
Careful registration. Honest edition sizes. Teaching that respects both beginners and experienced printers. A linen-quiet atmosphere rather than a noisy marketplace. And legal clarity around the personal data we collect when you write to book a seat—handled under Romanian and EU rules, as set out in our privacy notice.