Gelli Plate Printmaking & Collage - Introduction & Focus on Flowers

Description

Gelli Plate Printmaking - An Introduction & Focus on Flowers Collage In this creative workshop you will learn the basics of printing simple monotypes (individual unique prints) using a gelli plate, brayer/roller and acrylic paints. It is an ideal opportunity for beginners to learn this wonderful printing method, but is also suitable for those who want to extend their skills and confidence. No drawing skills are necessary for this process or workshop. Just your imagination! You will be using this simple printmaking process to learn a number of different techniques to create colourful flower forms, flower patterns, shapes and textures, which you will then select, cut and collage into one or more artworks on paper. • 09.50 Welcome - Coffee/Tea and Biscuits • 10.00 Start • 13.00 Lunch Break of approx 30 -40 mins. • 15.45 Finish We will start with a basic introduction to tools and techniques and a demonstration to give you an overview of the potential creative fun and flexibility of this wonderful method of mono printing. I will have plenty of examples on hand for reference and inspiration. We will discuss colour combinations and colour confidence and I will guide you on how to mix paint colours, before you begin printmaking to create different patterns and textures using a number of different techniques. Building on your skills you will learn how to make and use your own simple hand cut stencils to help gain an understanding of how to layer and print different colours to achieve different effects. Once you have built your collection of printed papers, you will go on to cut out the flowers and other elements with scissors or scalpel. I will help you recognise the potential of combining different pieces from one of more prints, using collage to create vases, decorative backgrounds or simple arrangements. The gelli plate lends itself to creative play and experimentation and it is this relaxed and spontaneous approach that often leads to the happiest and most unexpected results. You will discover the prints themselves often ’tell you’ how they want to be used! We will also discuss options for mounting and framing your work. Behind glass, on wood panels and as greetings cards.

What's included in the price?

I will provide all the materials you need for the workshop, but please note that the price does NOT include the purchase of equipment as part of your workshop. It does include plenty of paper, paint and time to learn, have fun and experiment, as well as one on one tuition. There will be a maximum number of 8 students in this workshop. Please bring an apron or wear clothes you aren't too fussy about incase paint gets somewhere other than on the paper! THE VENU The workshop itself will take place in a spacious light filled room at Haddenham Arts Centre just outside Ely in Cambridgeshire. There is also a lovely gallery selling handmade work by local artists and a small gift shop. An on site cafe will be open where you are able to purchase light lunches, drinks and homemade cakes and workshop participants receive a 10% discount on the day of the workshop. There is outside garden seating and you are welcome to bring a packed lunch.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Karen Patricia Hendry

with Craft Courses since 2024

Message the tutor

I am an artist and designer, living and working near Ely. Having been a professional designer for all of my working life, I now create artwork and surface patterns inspired by a love of decorative and historical design. I find joy experimenting with different colour palettes and enjoy the challenge of adding hand and free motion embroidery to my paper collages to add detail and texture. For me creativity is not just a ‘thing', it's a way of life. I don't differentiate between who I am, what I create and how I live my life. It is a joy and a privilage to share my skills and knowledge with others and continue to learn in return.