Gel Plate Printing

A fun, experimental gel plate printing workshop exploring monoprint techniques without a press. You’ll build layered prints using acrylic paint, stencils, textures and natural materials to create bold, one-of-a-kind images. Suitable for all levels, it’s an accessible and playful introduction to printmaking with endless creative possibilities.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
You will be guided through a range of gel plate techniques including layering, impressing, creating stencils and exploring masking techniques using leaves and flowers. You will leave with a series of monoprints that can stand alone as finished artworks or act as starting points for further creative processes such as painting or lino cutting.
Your prints can also be collaged and used to create cards, gift tags or pages in creative journals and sketchbooks.
YOUR TUTOR
The workshop will be delivered by Alison Butler. Alison has over 30 years’ experience as a textile designer and book illustrator and loves exploring colour in her work.
THE VENUE
The workshop will be held at one of two venues on our working farm in the South Downs National Park. The Stables provides a more intimate setting, while the adjacent thatched Long Barn is suited to larger groups.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This workshop is suitable for creative beginners as well as those with some experience of different creative processes and techniques. More experienced gel plate users will also find opportunities to develop and refine their skills, focusing on creating a more curated series of prints.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring along:
Your lunch
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
The workshop includes tuition, materials and use of equipment throughout the day.
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Lunch: Please bring your own lunch.