Gel plate mono printing: 2 Day workshop

$290.00

Gel plate mono printing with Barbara Dawson

Saturday 24 August: 10am-4pm
Sunday 25 August: 10am-4pm

Suitable for All Skill Levels, ages 18+
Class limited to 6 people only

Explore the creative aspects of Gel plate and mono printing. (Single print). Printmaking is almost a magical process. Using a Gelli® or Gelatine plate as your working surface you will create prints using; native leaf litter we find in the grounds surrounding the workshop, magazine images and text, oil pastels, card or plastic shapes and varying other found objects.
There will be the opportunity for you to develop simple prints or multi layered artworks. The workshop will also assist you in creating collages from your prints using glue and/or stitch. You will discover how design and intention can inform art. You will be guided towards curating your prints into varying forms, from cards to bookmarks or book forms to a simple vessel or framed art.

  • On Day One you will see how the different methods of printmaking work and start to create some single layer gel prints. In the afternoon, you will begin working with multiple layers and learn how to print with magazines and other techniques.
  • On Day Two techniques will include experiments with mono prints, collage, mixed media and stitch.
    To finish, you will be able to mount your best prints or turn them into small artists’ books.

$10 materials fee pay directly to tutor

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Description

About Barbara

Barbara Dawson’s art explores a connection with the landscape and the environment. Her artwork ranges from evocative subdued eco prints to the bold effects of layered colour and texture. She works in the mediums of printmaking such as mono prints and collagraphs. She also exhibits her large scale drawings and textiles.

She has a Bachelor of Visual Art from the ANU and spent twenty years in Canberra schools teaching visual art, media studies and photo media. She works consistently at her art practice and has exhibited successfully in both in selected, group and solo shows. She has won numerous awards and has exhibited at; Gallery 76 Queen Street Sydney, M16 Artspace, Strathnairn Arts, Canberra, Shoalhaven Regional Gallery and Jervis Bay Gallery and Museum, Her artwork can be found at Huskisson Gallery and SRG.

Website: barbaradawson.com.au
Instagram: @barbaraanndawson

Additional information

CHOOSE A DAY

Saturday 24 August, Sunday 25 August

What to Bring

Student Requirements List

Essential:

  • One Gelli ® Plate. size 5” x 7‘’. Or 6 x 6’’ or similar. See links below.
    (There will be several plates to share but bringing one of your own is
    desirable) I will also bring my large Gelli ® Plate to share.
    (If you wish to make your own recipe, see links. They are not as strong
    as commercial plates but will suffice for the workshop. Make this
    several days before workshop)
  •  60-100ml tubes of water based Acrylic Paint (Aldi or discount store
    variety will be adequate) In the following colours: red, blue, yellow,
    white and black. (Please bring pure colours, mixes tend to muddy
    prints)
  •  Paper: One A4 unlined 120-page cartridge paper, wire bound Journal.
    (minimum 110 gsm) Discount store works well. This is used for your
    prints and for books.
  • Glue stick
  •  If available 1 small lino brayer
  •  Packet of baby wipes
  •  Chux cloth or similar
  •  Plastic bucket or large clean ice cream tub
  •  Table covering: Plastic drop sheet or cut up one sturdy large garbage bag or old sheet.
  •  Apron
  •  disposable gloves if desired.
  •  Notebook and pencil

Materials fee $10 – payable on the day directly to the tutor
This will cover extra paper, heavy duty card in black and white for mounts,
cards and concertina book, small frame, PVA glue, thread for book binding
and vessels and other paint colours for experimentation.

Links:

These links are suggestions only. Try your local discount store first for
Journals and Paint and Nowra Art store for Gel Plates or brayers.

Gel plates, examples only

● https://amandasofmogo.com.au/online-shop/Gel-Press-5-x-7-Mono-Printing-
Plate-p201361316

● https://www.edartsupplies.com.au/Gel-Press-Mono-Printing-Plate-5×7.html
● https://www.amazon.com.au/15cm-Gelli-Arts-Printing-Plate/dp/B00DN5PTWI

Gelatine plate recipe
● https://kimherringe.com.au/printmaking/gelatin-plate-printmaking-recipe/
● https://comfortableshoesstudio.com/2022/07/make-your-own-gel-plates/

Water based Acrylic Paint
● https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/born-acrylic-paints
-60ml-primary-colours-5-pack-bo401172
● https://riot.com.au/products/jasart-byron-acrylic-paint-75ml-tube-red
● or Jolly Olley’s or Bargain Store

Lino Brayer
● https://www.arttoart.net/milini-hard-rubber-rollers?gclid=EAIaIQobCh
MIuvDM8qn2_AIV_5JmAh10cwiUEAQYASABEgLJAfD_BwE
● or Art store Nowra

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