Gelli® Plate Printing Workshops

 

Introduction to Gelli® Plate Printing

In this beginners workshop find out what a Gelli® Plate is and how to use it to make beautiful prints with acrylic paints. We’ll cover colour mixing, addition and subtraction printing techniques and using commercial stencils.

Gelli® Plate Printing with Handmade Foam Stamps

Learn how to create your own handmade stamps with craft foam. Find out how to use your stamps with the Gelli® plate to make unique prints. In this class you can take your foam stamps home to use in your own projects.

Gelli® Plate Printing with PanPastels

You’ve made beautiful gel prints using acrylic paints, now it’s time to explore adding PanPastels for a real colour pop. In this mixed media workshop you’ll explore different ways to apply PanPastels to the Gelli® plate in combination with acrylic paints, stencils and stamps.

Gelli®, Stamps and Lino Cuts

In this class explore how to combine block prints, from commercial stamps and lino cuts, with Gelli® mono printing. Learn how to combine block inks, stamping inks and acrylic paints using addition, subtraction and masking techniques.

Introduction to Gelli® Plate Printing on Fabric

Did you know that as well as paper you can also make gel prints on fabric? Join this fun workshop to print your own unique fabrics using acrylic paints, stamps and stencils. Learn some tips to make your prints on fabric just as good as those on paper.

Layered Gelli® Plate Prints on Paper or Fabric

In this workshop you will learn “dry paint” techniques to make unique mono-prints using subtractive methods and stencils. I’ll show you how to make richly layered prints without a hint of muddy colours. This technique works particularly well on fabric.

Photo Transfer Using the Gelli® Plate

Enjoy this experimental class using image transfer with the Gelli® plate. With this hit and miss technique you can make intricate image transfers onto paper or into your sketchbook.

Stencils for Gelli Printing

Commercial stencils are always fun for Gelli® plate printing but how much more fun to make your own! In this class you will cut your own stencils using various materials and techniques to produce mono-prints that are exclusively yours. Take home your stencils to carry on playing at home.

Gelli® Plate Printed, Mixed Media “One Sheet Pocket Books”

In this beginners workshop find out what a Gelli Plate is and how to use it to make beautiful prints with acrylic paints. Take your print and convert it into a delightful book before adding mixed media decorations and embellishments.

Gelli® Plate Printed Zig-Zag Books

In this beginners workshop find out what a Gelli Plate is and how to use it to make beautiful prints with acrylic paints. Make your prints into an amazing zig zag book which can be decorated and embellished with mixed media materials.

Gelli® Tags and Bookmarks – Beginners

In this beginners workshop find out what a Gelli Plate is and how to use it to make beautiful prints with acrylic paints. Make your prints into book marks or tags to give your gifts a unique handmade look.

Gelli® Tags and Bookmarks – Intermediate

Use the Gelli® Plate with stamps, masks and layers to make colourful bookmarks and gift tags. Use Dura-lar plastic to make robust bookmarks that last almost forever. Decorate your gift tags with mixed media embellishments.

Magical Ink-Wash Gelli® Plate Prints

Use acrylic/Indian ink, gouache paints, and thick watercolour paper in this messy, magical workshop. Cover your prints with black ink and see the magic as your colours appear under the tap.

Collaborative Circle Gelli® Plate Prints

Bond with your team mates and create a Gelli® mono-print mural in this collaborative class. Find out how to combine colours, stencils and stamps into an amazing artwork to display on the walls of your school, office or community rooms.

Combining Stamps, Stencils, Images and Masks with the Gelli® Plate

Create amazing layered images with tons of pattern and colour using your own photographs and handmade stencils and masks. Be sure to bring along some of your favourite photographs to use with this technique.

Gelli® Plate Printed Landscapes on Fabric

Use the Gelli® plate to create unique landscapes on fabric using, addition and reduction techniques, textures and stencils. These prints can be taken home and sewn with either hand or machine stitching.

Long Course – Everything Gelli® Plate Printing

Learn all about Gelli® plate printing in this multi-session workshop. We’ll cover additive and subtractive techniques, stencils, masks, stamps, colour mixing, and more. Use your prints in your mixed media art or bind them all together into a beautiful book.

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I’m available to teach in-person workshops for children, adults, schools and community groups. Tools and equipment are provided for all classes unless otherwise stated, consumable materials can be provided on request.

Don’t see quite what you need? All workshops can be tailored to suit your group.