Gel Printing for the Artist with Mary Correa

Gel Printing for the Artist

Date: September 18, 2022

Time: 10am – 4pm

Class Fee:  $75 including BAC fee 

Come explore monoprinting on a gel plate and learn how to incorporate your unique prints into your artwork. 

The first time I used a gel plate, I was amazed at what I made. When you place paint on a gel plate, you have to let go of any expectation. The gel plate has taught me how to be looser in my art and how to enjoy the process, not just the outcome.  I can’t wait to show you how gel printing can enhance your artwork, no matter what your style is.

We will spend our time printing art papers and fabrics. No experience is necessary.  We will start with basics of printing and move to more advanced techniques. I will share all of the tips and tricks I have learned over the years.

 Overview of your class:

• This workshop will use a gel printing plate to create unique art papers and fabrics to use in your artwork.
• Lessons will focus on basic to advanced printing methods on a variety of surfaces.
• Explore how products react to the gel plate and how to manipulate products and colors on the plate.
• Learn the magic of the “one pull” print and image transfers.
• Play with different tools to see how they work with the gel plate.
• Explore ways to finish your prints with stamping, markers and more paint.

Supplies to bring to class:

• Gel Printing plate (8x10 recommended)*
• Brayer
• Apron 

All acrylic paint, stencils, paper, fabric, and mark making tools will be provided. (You are welcome to bring any favorites you have though.)

* If you would like to make your own Gelatin Printing Plate, you can find instructions for how to do this in the Members Only area of our website. Click on the Members Only tab on our home page, and then click on Member Resources to find the recipe and instructions.