Have you ever wanted to try your hand at printmaking but been intimidated by the equipment that might be needed?
That’s where monoprinting — 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.
When: Sunday 20 October | 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Where: Campbelltown Arthouse at Brookside Cellars Community Arts
Cost: $75.00 plus booking fee
In this workshop, you’ll craft your own personalised cover which will be hand-bound to form your very own notebook or journal, 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, and it’s suitable for ages 16 and over. Just bring some soft, interesting foliage and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little ink on – let your creativity flow!
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.
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.
Interested in learning how to do Gelli plate monoprinting?
This process is easy, versatile, therapeutic, exciting, restful, and accessible. I teach my approach – and from there, students can adapt and make it their own in whatever way tickles their fancy.
