Gelli Plate Printing Workshop with Robin Roberts

Learn to use the Gelli plate and make unique and vibrant multi-layer monoprints by hand using slow-dry Golden OPEN acrylic paints!

In this workshop, learn how to apply paint onto a Gelli plate, create masks, incorporate stencils, layer translucent and opaque paints, build up multiple layers, and transfer magazine images.

Students will create stacks of unique multi-layered prints that can be matted or framed or used in creating mixed media art. One thing is for sure: there will be both planned and spontaneous results!

Supply List:

• Gelli Plate, 8x10 or larger
• Golden OPEN acrylic paints (normal acrylic paints will not work with this process, it must be the OPEN line from Golden)
• normal acrylic paint in white and black
• 4-inch soft rubber brayer
• printmaking paper (i.e. cheap drawing paper, tissue paper, old papers from books, sheet music, maps, etc.)
• baby wipes
• stencils or plant material of any kind (i.e. ferns, leaves, any odds and ends of lace, string, yarn, corrugated cardboard, any items with texture)
• marking tools (i.e. chopsticks, soft-ended scrappers, or anything that will mark but not puncture the Gelli Plate)
• a few paint brushes
• scissors
• matte medium
• newsprint paper or scraps to off-load extra paint

Workshop Info:

• Cost $85
• Sunday, February 19th from 11:00am-3:00pm
• Max 14 students
• All skill levels welcome​
• Age level: adult (18 & up)​
• Students are encouraged to bring snacks or a bagged lunch

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