Gelli Plate Printing Workshop with Robin Roberts

Learn to use the Gelli plate and make unique and vibrant multi-layer monoprints by hand using slow-dry Golden OPEN acrylic paints!

In this workshop, learn how to apply paint onto a Gelli plate, create masks, incorporate stencils, layer translucent and opaque paints and build up multiple layers.

Students will create stacks of unique multi-layered prints that can be matted or framed or used in creating mixed media art. One thing is for sure: there will be both planned and spontaneous results!

Supply List:

• Gelli Plate, 5x7 or larger
• Golden OPEN acrylic paints (normal acrylic paints will not work with this specific process, it must be the OPEN line from Golden)
• normal acrylic paint in white and black, any brand
• 4-inch soft rubber brayer
• printmaking paper (i.e. cheap drawing paper, tissue paper, old papers from books, sheet music, maps, etc.)
• baby wipes
• stencils or plant material of any kind (i.e. ferns, leaves, any odds and ends of lace, string, yarn, corrugated cardboard, any items with texture)
• marking tools (i.e. chopsticks, soft-ended scrappers, or anything that will mark but not puncture the Gelli Plate)
• a few paint brushes
• scissors
• newsprint paper or scraps to off-load extra paint

Workshop Info:

• Cost $115
• Saturday, February 22nd from 11:30am-3:30pm
• Max 14 students
• All skill levels welcome​
• Age level: adult (18 & up)​
• Students are encouraged to bring snacks or a bagged lunch

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States