What?
This engaging, fun, hands-on 5 part course will develop your skills in Gelliprinting (monoprinting on a Gelli plate without a press). It's suitable for beginners or those wishing to go deeper with their Gelliprinting skills.
We'll look at examples of work from various artists as spring boards, using them as inspiration for our printmaking explorations. A week by week list of artists and linked skills is provided nearer the time but will include Jim Dine for pop art vibes and Mary Delany for beautiful botanicals.
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!
Week 1: Jim Dine (heart series) / Andy Warhol (flower series) for Pop Art vibes - take one 'symbol' (shape) and find out how many ways it can be printed using skills including image transfer, building textured backgrounds, changing the scale or position of the symbol and other. Develop your preferences as you go.
Details for other weeks coming soon.
Week 2: Mary Delany for beautiful textured botanical vibes - take a favourite flower or abstract shape if flowers are not your thing (taking inspiration from Rex Ray)
We'll explore a wide range of ways of building up textured backgrounds using different tones of one or 2 colours and materials including watercolour paints and metallic powders, pastel pencils and more.
We'll build a rich layered background, and then cut and collage flower parts or abstract shapes to create our own unique collages.
Weeks 3-5 coming soon.
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?
4 Fridays and 1 Saturday over 5 weeks - from 10 - 1pm
Starting Friday 24th April; then Friday 1st May; Friday 8th May; Saturday 16th May; final part Friday 22nd May
If you miss any sessions I will do my best to offer you a session in my shedstudio to catch up on what's been missed if informed ahead of the session (with 1 other person).
How much?
£175** This includes all materials and refreshments.
IF you prefer to split the payment you can secure a spot for a £75 deposit then pay £50 before the end of April and the remaining £50 before mid May.
**early booking discount if booked before 10th April - thereafter £200
NB: IF you have done a 5 part course with me previously please get in touch before booking online.
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.
Wear old clothes that you don't mind getting paint on, or bring an apron.
Parking is free on site.
Feedback from previous course participants:
'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.
'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.
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.
