Gel-plate Print & Stitch: 2 Day workshop
$290.00
Explore simple printmaking techniques with Barbara Dawson
Saturday 23 August 2025: 10am-4pm
Sunday 24 August 2025: 10am-4pm
Suitable for All Skill Levels, ages 18+
Class limited to 6 people only
Printmaking is an almost magical process. This playful two-day workshop is suitable for both beginners and makers experienced in printing. You will explore the creative aspects of a simple printing process using a gelatine plate to print on paper and fabric. You will create prints using native leaf litter, found in the grounds surrounding the workshop venue. Basic principles of colour theory and design will be covered.
Your explorations start with printing on paper, using a simple design and colour palette to learn the possibilities of this form of printing. From here you will progress to applying your acquired skills to print onto fabric, then learn to use simple running stitch and seed stitch to embellish and enhance your printed design.
You will have the opportunity to make and take away two, generous-sized furoshiki, a traditional form of Japanese cloth used for wrapping gifts and objects.
With the focus of Day 2 being on stitching, this will be a mediative day, in which your creative ideas further find their form and expression.
Day 1
- Introduction and outline of workshop, materials and workshop guidelines.
- Demonstration of printmaking using a gel plate
- Begin to create single and multi-layer prints on paper using native leaf litter.
- Experiment with a simple collage technique with paper prints.
- Commence printing on fabric.
Day 2
- Focus on cloth and stitching.
- Collage and stitch sections of your prints onto cloth to create furoshiki wrapping cloths.
- Using stitching to embellish and enhance your printed design.
Materials
All paint, paper, fabric and tools will be provided by the tutor.
Gel plates will be provided for use during the workshop. If you own or can borrow a gelatine plate, size A4 or smaller you are welcome to bring it to use.
$50 materials fee pay directly to tutor
→ DOWNLOAD REQUIREMENTS LIST
6 in stock
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 Maritime Museum & Gallery.
Website: barbaradawson.com.au
Instagram: @barbaraanndawson
What to Bring
Student Requirements List
Essential:
- Closed-toe shoes, apron and/or old clothes
Optional:
- One Gelli ® Plate. size 5” x 7‘’. Or 6 x 6’’ or similar.
(There will be several plates to share but bringing one of your own is
desirable)
- Table covering: Plastic sheet, or a sturdy large garbage bag.
- Notebook with blank paper to be used for your ideas and development of designs.
- Pen and pencil
- Sharp scissors
- Apron
- Disposable gloves
- Lunch & Water bottle
Materials fee $50 – payable on the day directly to the tutor
This will cover everything you need including paints, papers and fabrics, thread, glue etc to make successful prints and turn them into artist’s books or other artworks.
