Gelli Plate Printmaking & Collage - Introduction & Festive Wreaths & Robins

Description

Gelli Plate Printmaking & Collage - Introduction-Festive Wreaths & Robins 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 leaves berries and stars. Looking at leaf patterns, shapes and textures, you will then select, cut and collage. I will demonstarte how to cut and create one of more finished pieces. A larger collage wreath , a hanging festive hoop or seasonal decorations. Time permitting you will be able to start or complete at least one piece. However if you prefer to carry on printing you will leave with plenty of prints to carry on cutting and collaging at home! • 09.50 Welcome - Coffee/Tea and Biscuits • 10.00 Start • 12.30 Lunch Break of approx. 45 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 shapes, patterns and textures using a number of different techniques. Once you have built your collection of printed papers, you will then cut out the leaves and other elements with scissors or scalpel, before arranging them, glueing and cutting to form your finished piece. 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!

What's included in the price?

I will provide all the materials you need for the workshop, but just a note that the price does NOT include the purchase of equipment such as the roller or gelli plate as part of your workshop. Price includes a welcome tea or coffee and biscuits on arrival. Plenty of paper, paint are provided 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. There is outside garden seating for warmer months but you are welcome to bring a packed lunch and sit in the cafe during wet/colder weather. Limited on site perking is available at the venu bit there is also free perking in the street outside. If you are a blue badge holder let me know and I am able to reserve the allocated space immediately infront of the building. There is access for wheelchairs but no disabled toilet. This workshop can be experienced in full from a wheelchair. Please don't hesitate to message me if you have particular questions regarding this.

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

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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.