What?
Come and learn the basics of gelliprinting (mono printing on a gelli plate - no printing press required) and collage in a welcoming, fun and supportive class.
For beginners or those with some gelliprinting experience.
We'll start by creating marks on the gelliplate in a variety of ways to create background textures and shapes on the paper.
Then we'll learn how to use stencils to create bold designs on top. The examples shown are botanical designs but you can choose to use stencils provided by the tutor or cut your own design - which can be any shape! No drawing skills required.
Finally you'll combine some of your background and stencil printed papers together through cutting and collaging and adding some smaller cut marks for effect.
The designs we cut will be guided by the printed shapes, so it's a great class to build some confidence in both printing and collaging!
Every step is modelled first by the tutor and then 1:1 supported is provided throughout where needed.
You'll take away your own unique finished collaged prints ready to pop into a mount and frame, plus the skills and knowledge of the basics of gelliprinting.
When?
It runs from 10 - 1pm on Saturday 6th September 2025
How much?
£37.50 per person.
*early booking discount if booked before 21/08/25
Thereafter £45 per person.
Note: If you prefer to pay by bank transfer please get in touch.
The max group size is 10 so you'll have lots of chance to get help and ask questions in a relaxed informal setting.
Refreshments are included.
Where?
Clevedon Craft Centre
Moor Lane
Clevedon
North Somerset
BS21 6TD
The room is upstairs in an old listed building.
There are 4 big heaters in the room that keep us cosy but please wear layers of warm, old clothes that you don't mind getting paint when it's cold. Bring an apron if you have one.
Parking is free on site.
Comments from recent course participants:
'Julia's expertise and the way she explains things helped as I am a complete beginner. The encouragement to play and experiment was right up my street,' Fizz.
‘Great venue. Really informative and clear demonstrations of techniques and processes. Lovely examples of work and what can be achieved with gelliprinting,’ Sarah
'Friendly. Great explanations. All equipment provided. Julia v patient ! Excellent teacher,' Margie
'Relaxed atmosphere, clear explanations, lots of time and space to have a go and have fun,' Julie
'Well organised, lovely relaxed setting, course leader delightful and helpful, a pleasure to have attended,' Lisa
Terms: I reserve the right to cancel the course before the event if there aren't enough people signed up. Full refund or place on alternative course offered in the event of my cancellation.
If you need to cancel, I will aim to offer you a place on another suitable course if sufficient notice is given. Refunds are not given.
Contact me with any questions or if you have any problems with booking.