Gelli Plate Printing Workshop With Cleo (Sat 21 September 2024)

Name: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop With Cleo (Sat 21 September 2024)
Start: 2024-09-21T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-09-21T12:00:00+02:00
Location: 13 Brickfield Road

Schedule

Sat Sep 21 2024 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

13 Brickfield Road | Cape Town, WC

Join Cleo for a creative morning with our Gelli Plate printmaking workshop. Learn how to create image transfers and beautiful botanical prints. Gelli plates open up endless possibilities for artistic play, allowing you to create monoprints without the need for a traditional press. The results blend painterly and printmaking techniques, offering a unique artistic experience.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop is perfect for exploring new creative avenues and enhancing your printmaking skills.
Date: Saturday, 21 Sept – 2024
Time: 9:00 – 12:00 (3 hours)
Place: The Deckle Edge @ 13 Brickfield Road, Salt River
Workshops space limited booking essential
Cost: R750.00
What you will learn:
Essential tips and tricks for using Gelli plates with acrylics.
Techniques for creating image transfers, turning printed images into unique artworks.
How to use botanicals to create beautiful monoprints.
Considerations for combining image transfers and botanical prints to produce stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces.
All materials will be provided, including:
Printed images
Gelli plates
Rollers
Iris Acrylics, Speedball and Cranfield inks
Brushes
An assortment of foliage
Fine Art Paper
You will also receive a 10% Deckle shopping coupon for the day of the workshop
Please bring your own apron
Recommended age: All welcome from 14 years and up.
* Monotype printing is a form of printmaking in which the artist creates a unique, one-of-a-kind print. Unlike other printmaking techniques, such as etching or woodcut, where multiple copies of an image can be produced, each monotype is a singular piece of art.
The resulting print is characterized by its unique qualities, often showcasing expressive and spontaneous marks. Since each monotype is a one-time impression, artists are drawn to this technique for its unpredictability and the ability to experiment with different textures, colors, and techniques in each print. Monotype printing allows for a great deal of artistic freedom and creativity, making it a versatile and dynamic form of printmaking.