Have you ever wanted to try your hand at printmaking but been intimidated by the equipment that might be needed?
That’s where mono-printing — making a one-off print—with either a Gelli or an acrylic plate comes in.
This technique is so much fun and is often referred to as a mono-printing madness! Past participants just run a muck with colour and pattern leaving the studio salivating at what they have produced in a short session.
Spontaneous, easy, and irresistibly creative—gel plate mono-printing is a fun and colourful process that delivers instant results! Discover a technique you can easily continue at home or in your studio.
Join us on Saturday afternoon during the Penola Arts Festival for a relaxed, creative session where you’ll sip on a glass of fizz from Cuvee Wines while experimenting with found and organic shapes to produce a stunning series of one-off prints.
Then, once your artwork is dry, transform it into a beautifully hand-bound mini notebook with a personalised cover—your own unique keepsake (if you can bear to part with it!).
Spots are limited—book now and unleash your creativity!
When: Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival | Saturday 17 May
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Where: Cuvee Wines, Church Street, Penola
Cost: $150 pp
Skill level: Beginner
In this workshop, you’ll craft your own series of notebook covers which will be hand-bound, resulting in a one-of-a-kind ‘possible’ gift if you can part with it.
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Gelli-plate mono-printing with our expert guidance! Dive into the finest techniques with soft, reusable plates that make the process stress-free and incredibly easy.
Utilise hand-pressure to effortlessly transfer your unique designs onto paper, creating mess-free and original monoprints that pair exceptionally well with acrylic ink.
No prior experience is required. Just bring some soft, interesting foliage and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little ink on and let your creativity flow!
Interested in learning how to do Gelli plate monoprinting?
This process is easy, versatile, therapeutic, contagious and very accessible. I teach my approach – and from there, students can adapt and make it their own in whatever way tickles their fancy.
We work with gelli printing plates which are soft, reusable plates for transferring your work to paper with hand pressure. They are a very easy and mess-free way of making monoprints and work especially well with open Acrylic ink.
Monoprinting is a form of printmaking that allows you to create unique, free-form printed images every time. This allows you to produce abstract compositions, more complex details, and traced contour images. Monoprinting is a quick process that gets results much quicker than other printmaking techniques.
You’ll explore both structured and free-flowing techniques in this printing process, embracing the idea that there’s no single “correct” way to create. Every mark made is part of the journey—there are no mistakes, only creative discoveries!