Mono Printing with Gelli Plates / Stencils and Stamps

Join me for a fun afternoon of art making as we explore mono-printing using the Gelli Plate. We will create luscious printed papers that can later be used in card making, bookmarks, journaling or as stand alone prints suitable for framing.

This is a laid back workshop that is really more of a mixed media play date. This is a little less structured than my first Gelli workshop, and I will be demonstrating some groovy techniques and then turning you guys loose to play. If you took this workshop from me before this is a great chance to revisit and play at your own pace.

We will be playing with: Acrylic paints, bold colors and metallics, foam stamps, stencils ( large assortment of patterns). Fancy papers, sheet music, maps, and text pages from old books ( large stash to play with).

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

Students will go home with: A stash of cool printed collage papers, handmade bookmarks and greeting cards

Students will explore:

▪ Mono printing using the Gelli Plate method

▪ Experimentation with stencils

▪ Creation of masks to use on the plates

▪ Rescuing an ‘ugly print’ and learning to salvage and reuse selected portions of their prints.

Studio Policies: This is being held in my home studio and it is a smoke free environment. No kitties here, but 3 small terriers do share our home ( they will not be taking the class with us). Elevator availble if needed for this second floor studio.

Host or Publisher Rebecca Collins