Description
One day workshop | Sunday 12 April 2026| 10.00 to 4.30 | 8 places
£70 Full/Keyholder Members | £80 Ordinary Members | £90 Non-Members
Learn how to monoprint using a gel plate, to create beautiful colourful and textural prints.
This course will teach you an exciting new skill to use in your print making. Using a Gel Plate provides endless creative possibilities without the need for a printing press and therefore you’ll be able to achieve this printing method almost anywhere! Louise takes her Gel Plate on all her travels to enhance her journals.
During this one day workshop, which is designed for print making enthusiasts of all levels from absolute beginner to experienced printers, you will be guided through the essentials of Gel Plate Printing, and taught techniques that are accessible and adaptable.
You’ll experiment with layering colour and textures using stencils, masks, found and recycled materials – from kitchen draw treasures to botanicals.- turning everyday leftovers into layered stories. You will leave the workshop with print examples you may wish to frame. During the workshop we will explore an understanding of how different paint and papers impact Gel Prints, the amount of paint to use, how to clean , care for and store a Gel Plate.
All supplies are included but if you are thinking of getting your own Gel Plate Louise recommends size 5” x 7” and you’ll have an opportunity to use it during the day. Don’t forget an apron, please dress for mess!
What to bring | What to prepare
Please bring a simple outline silhouette design to fit in 10cm square, to use in conjunction with the Gel Print papers you will produce. Louise will bring in botanicals but feel free to bring a few fresh leaves – please keep them small!
If purchasing a Gel Plate Louise Hughes recommends GELLI ARTS, GEL PRESS, GELELF 5″ x 7″.
About the Artist
About the Studio
You can find us in a row of terraced houses, look out for our fabulous door surround set in a green painted house front; the intercom buzzer is on the left of the entrance.
Parking is free all day outside the studio on Sundays only. On Saturday, there is 1 hour parking outside the studio, so you can park there to unload any bags. 3 hour parking is available outside of the controlled city centre zone. There are also multiple long stay car parks in the town centre.
We are close to the main shopping centre and supermarket. There are some facilities for making a hot drink, microwave if you would like to bring along your lunch.
PLEASE NOTE | If you are not a member and are considering more workshops with us, you might like to consider joining as an ordinary member for £35 and enjoy considerable savings on further workshops. Once you have joined you can book in straightaway at the reduced rate. For example, for a one day workshop at £90 you would pay £80. Additionally you will be able to use the workshop on open access sessions to pursue work independently.
Our Cancellation Policy can be found here.
