Join Kirstie Williams for a fun day exploring the exciting process of gelli printing!
Printing from gelatine plates is a type of monoprinting which is instant and effective without the need for a press. Using water based inks you will explore a range of different effects from bold colourful textures to more subtle colours and patterns. You will be encouraged to overprint layers and build up interesting compositions.
During this workshop you will:
-Be introduced to all things gelli printing – different plates, prints and effects
-Make your own gelatine plate, so you can continue the fun once back home!
– Use paper stencils/geometrics/overlaying techniques
– Use foliage/plants to create botanical type prints
– Use found materials/textures to make prints
– Experiment with image transfer
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. Those with previous experience may wish to use the session to develop their skills or gain tutor advice and guidance.
You will come away from the workshop with a wide range of different monoprints from the gelatine plates printed on A4 cartridge paper.
All materials and equipment will be provided. If you have any found materials such as leaves, lace, threads, doilies etc feel free to bring them along as these all work well to create interesting textures and patterns.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
All materials and equipment will be provided. If you have any found materials such as leaves, lace, threads, doilies etc feel free to bring them along as these all work well to create interesting textures and patterns.
