What?
This intensive 5 part course will advance your skills in Gelliprinting (monoprinting on a Gelli plate without a press). It's suitable for beginners or those wishing to develop their Gelliprinting skills.
Studying examples of work from various artists as spring boards, we'll use this inspiration for our printmaking explorations (week by week list of artists provided nearer the time).
We'll learn to explore aspects of their works and practice, adapting it to print making and creating our own unique works.
Each week we'll learn new skills to work with in our mono printmaking; each new skill is modelled comprehensively and then 1:1 support is offered as you begin to explore.
Worked examples from the teachers own workbook are also shared, as are other sketchbooks for inspiration.
You will be emailed each week with inspirational images and other supplementary materials and information e.g. if there's an interesting programme to watch about the artist for the next week - it's not homework, just for those interested!
You will be provided with a sketchbook in which to chart your learning through the 5 weeks and at the end of each week you will take home the prints you've made from that week's inspiration.
At the end of the course you will have the knowledge to be able to set yourself up at home to continue your own Gelliprinting journey should you wish to.
I'll also recommend Gelliprint artists you can look up to enhance your study.
Gelliprinting is fast and fun and it's easy to get hooked, so having a good set of skills allows you to not only produce works which you love but also gives you skills to be able to continue exploring at your own pace.
When?
5 Fridays over 6 weeks from 10 - 1pm
Starting Friday 24th April until 29th May (but NOT 15/05/26)
If you miss any sessions I will do my best to offer you a session in my shed studio to catch up on what's been missed if informed ahead of the session.
How much?
£175** early bird discount (IF booked before ***)
This includes all materials, inc printer paper (the only exception is textiles* if you choose to trial printing on different fabrics - not a compulsory part of the course).
Also if you would like to work on other papers you are welcome to bring your own.
Normal price £195 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 (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.
There are 4 large heaters for working in colder weathers - but if you know you get chilly 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 is a knowledgeable and encouraging tutor. She offers well planned sessions with generous resources in a supportive environment', Fi.
'It was very helpful - Julia had visual examples demonstrating the various stages in the printmaking process in her sketch book as well as finished pieces. Julia also provided links for further information and research, also websites for purchasing resources,' Claire.
'I had never done a gelliprinting course before and I really enjoyed it; over
the 5 weeks I became more confident with Julia’s wonderful teaching
style. It was lovely to get to know a bit about different artists that I had
never heard of. My class was full of friendly people and we had a lot of
fun and learned a lot,' Dawn.
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.
