Create with a Gel Plate
£99.00
£99.00
per item
Most printing methods require the use of a printing press or other equipment. When creating with a gel plate, this is not true...
Gel printing plates are a lively and instant method for creating monoprints. Each print is unique and this highly adaptable process invites experimentation.
Gel printing plates look and feel like gelatin, but are durable, reusable and store at room temperature; they come in a range of sizes and shapes, are easy to clean with mild soap and water or baby wipes and are always ready for printing. They are used in conjunction with acrylic paints and need no more equipment than a roller to apply the paint.
On attending a Gel Plate Workshop, you will be guided through a range of Gel Plate techniques including layering, impressing, creating stencils and exploring masking techniques with leaves and flowers.
You will end the day having created a range of monoprints that can be seen as outcomes in their own right or can be starting points for further processes, such as paintings or a lino cut. Your images can also be collaged and used to create cards, gift tags or used in creative journals and sketch pads.
This workshop will suit the creative beginner or those with some experience of different creative processes and techniques. The more experienced Gel Plate user will also find lots of opportunities to develop and enhance their skills.
The workshop will be delivered by Alison Butler. Alison has over 25 years experience as a textile designer and book illustrator.
Please bring along your own Gelli Plate or purchase from us on booking.
Also, do bring along an apron and any old acrylic paints or favourite coloured acrylics that you would like to use, plus an old magazine to transport wet work home.
The workshop will run from 10 - 4pm and costs £99.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day - just bring your lunch.
Gel printing plates are a lively and instant method for creating monoprints. Each print is unique and this highly adaptable process invites experimentation.
Gel printing plates look and feel like gelatin, but are durable, reusable and store at room temperature; they come in a range of sizes and shapes, are easy to clean with mild soap and water or baby wipes and are always ready for printing. They are used in conjunction with acrylic paints and need no more equipment than a roller to apply the paint.
On attending a Gel Plate Workshop, you will be guided through a range of Gel Plate techniques including layering, impressing, creating stencils and exploring masking techniques with leaves and flowers.
You will end the day having created a range of monoprints that can be seen as outcomes in their own right or can be starting points for further processes, such as paintings or a lino cut. Your images can also be collaged and used to create cards, gift tags or used in creative journals and sketch pads.
This workshop will suit the creative beginner or those with some experience of different creative processes and techniques. The more experienced Gel Plate user will also find lots of opportunities to develop and enhance their skills.
The workshop will be delivered by Alison Butler. Alison has over 25 years experience as a textile designer and book illustrator.
Please bring along your own Gelli Plate or purchase from us on booking.
Also, do bring along an apron and any old acrylic paints or favourite coloured acrylics that you would like to use, plus an old magazine to transport wet work home.
The workshop will run from 10 - 4pm and costs £99.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day - just bring your lunch.