Gel Plate Printing - West Bridgford Library - Adult Learning

• Date: 2 - 16 March 2025
• Sessions: Sundays: 12pm - 2pm
• No. sessions: 3
• Venue: West Bridgford Library, Nottingham
• For ages: 19+
• Group size: 5 - 12
• Cost: FREE - £21

You will be introduced to the basic methods of ‘inking’ your plate and transferring the print to paper. You will be shown a variety of simple methods to add layers of interest, colour and patterns to your work using stencils and mark-making tools.

Within the course you will use your own beautiful imagery and transform them into greeting cards, tags etc

On this course you will learn about and explore the process of using Gelli Plates as a printing tool. Through demonstration, personal experimentation and individual tuition you will learn different printing techniques. You will learn how to use natural objects, stencils, printed items and textured items to create small prints.

By the end of the course, you will have learnt a variety of ways to produce beautiful surface designs and patterned papers.

We will use some of these prints to create gifts - such as bookmarks, tags etc.

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

• Gain understanding equipment; - gel plate
• Explain the differences between paints available
• Knowledge of Pattern theory & Formation
• How to create depth to printed surface
• How to create layering techniques

Resources required:

• Apron or a big shirt
• A4 Cartridge paper pad - alternative bring in your junk mail & envelopes
• Acrylic paints – a selection of colours - but even basic colours, such as primary colours plus white would be useful
• Wet Wipes
• Gel Plate & Brayer - if you have these, otherwise a set will be provided for you to use on the course

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

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