Gelli Plate Printmaking

A comprehensive Gelli Plate printing course that covers all gel print and design topics. The course fosters a spirit of experimentation aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge to create a wide range of unique and expressive prints.

Using Masks, Stencils & found objects

Students will learn to create patterns and images by blocking off areas of the plate with stencils or masks. They will experiment with household items, natural elements (leaves, flowers), and various textures to produce unique patterns and impressions.

·      Week One - Texture: Exploring actual and implied texture and its role in adding tactile interest to a design.

·      Week Two - Space: Understanding positive and negative space, and how to create the illusion of depth and dimension on a 2D surface.

·      Week Three - Rhythm and Movement: Creating a sense of visual flow and action within the design through repetition and pattern.

About alison barrows-young

Alison Barrows-Young's passion for art is imprinted on her DNA. With generations of artists in her family, it is no wonder why Alison has always followed her heart to create. Her parents encouraged her at a young age to pursue her art, beginning when she was just a child.

Alison holds a bachelor’s in fine arts from Antioch/SVA and a master’s in fine arts from Florida State University.   She also has a master’s in education from Concordia University in Portland Oregon. Throughout her life, Alison has divided her career between teaching and professional studio art.  She has taught art practice for over 30 years and is particularly fond of teaching art theory along with visual expression.

Link to Alison’s Website: www.barrowsyoung.com

Schedule

November 17, 26, December 1, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Supply list

Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate - 8" X 10" ($27)

Basic Liquitex acrylics primary set - 5 x120 ml tubes

Slow-drying acrylic medium (matte) 8fl oz squeeze bottle

Soft Rubber Brayer for Printmaking (Roller) 4-inch

Fine Mist Spray Bottle, 2.5 Ounce

1 square yard soft white felt sheet, 1.4mm thick

8.5x 11 printer paper (a dozen sheets) and any other type of paper you have on hand

Gather collage crafting supplies that you have on hand: paper, fabric scraps, magazine images, rubber stamps, stencils, leaves, flower petals,

Drawing media that you have on hand: pens, pencils, markers, metallic inks, etc.