Gelli Plate Printing Workshop with Robin Roberts

4434 30th Street,San Diego CA 92116

19 February, 2023

Description

Learn to use the Gelli plate and make unique and vibrant multi-layer monoprints by hand using slow-dry Golden OPEN acrylic paints! In this workshop, learn how to apply paint onto a Gelli plate, create masks, incorporate stencils, layer translucent and opaque paints and build up multiple layers. Students will create stacks of unique multi-layered prints that can be matted or framed or used in creating mixed media art. One thing is for sure: there will be both planned and spontaneous results! Supply List: Gelli Plate, 5x7 or larger Golden OPEN acrylic paints (normal acrylic paints will not work with this specific process, it must be the OPEN line from Golden)normal acrylic paint in white and black, any brand4-inch soft rubber brayerprintmaking paper (i.e. cheap drawing paper, tissue paper, old papers from books, sheet music, maps, etc.)baby wipesstencils or plant material of any kind (i.e. ferns, leaves, any odds and ends of lace, string, yarn, corrugated cardboard, any items with texture)marking tools (i.e. chopsticks, soft-ended scrappers, or anything that will mark but not puncture the Gelli Plate)a few paint brushesscissorsnewsprint paper or scraps to off-load extra paintWorkshop Info: Cost $85 Sunday, February 19th from 11:00am-3:00pmMax 14 studentsAll skill levels welcome​Age level: adult (18 & up)​Students are encouraged to bring snacks or a bagged lunch