Studying examples of work from artist Joan Miro, as shown in the images, you'll learn to imitate his iconography and style of working from his later decades living and working in Mallorca, then innovate your own variations and invent your own works.
This course can be booked alone or as part of the 5 part course, where we study a new artist for inspiration each Friday. See separate course entry for those details.
Each stage and skill is modelled comprehensively and then 1:1 support is offered as you begin to explore. Examples from the teachers’ own workbook are also shared.
Beginners or improvers welcome.
Skills include:
registration so that you can create layered prints
creating your own stencils inspired by Miro's iconography
how to paint marks directly onto the plate
how to use colours to compliment the use of black shapes and forms
how to create silhouette and ghost prints
mark making on paper and on the Gelliplate to create different effects
Gelliprinting is fast and fun and it's easy to get hooked.
When?
Friday 2nd May from 10 - 1pm
How much?
£37.50 early bird discount (IF booked before 25th April)
Thereafter £45
This includes all materials
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 (but there's also a lovely cafe on site for great coffees and cakes if you want a break or to stay for lunch afterwards).
Where?
Clevedon Craft Centre
Moor Lane
Clevedon
North Somerset
BS21 6TD
The teaching room is upstairs in an old listed building. We work on a large communal table which gives us generous working room.
Please wear warm layers and old clothes that you don't mind getting paint on, or bring an apron.
Parking is free on site.
Feedback from previous 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.
'(I enjoyed) looking at other artists and the imitate, innovate, invent; using a vast variety of materials and applications with lots of fun play,' Gina.
'Great printing technique. Fast results. Really well organised and resourced,' Peter.
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 cancellation.
Refunds are not possible once booked - but if sufficient notice is given I will aim to offer you a place on another suitable course.
Contact me with any questions.