This workshop will show you the enormous potential and unique character of printmaking with gelli plates.

On this short course you will experiment with both adding and subtracting ink from the plate.

Using textures, objects, stencils and mark making methods, you will build a small library of test prints as a compendium of ideas and approaches, before finalising your favourite methods into a unique monoprint artwork.

Our experienced tutor Jo will guide you every step of they way.

This is an ideal course for those new to printmaking or for anyone wanting to try a new technique in their artwork.

About the Tutor

Joanna Rucklidge is a Sheffield-based artist, designer and educator. Within her practice, she tackles issues around the value of disposable resources, whilst aiming to promote waste minimisation and re-use. She makes work by collecting, processing, disrupting

and articulating visual responses to ‘rubbish’. She often uses waste materials for printmaking to minimise resource consumption, reduce costs, and enjoy the unique marks made by pre-used surfaces and objects. By its very nature, printing often involves re-use, repetition and returning resources to be used again.

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What will I need to bring?

All materials and equipment will be provided.

You may want to bring objects or textures from home to press into the gelli plate.

Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. No sandals, heels or open toed shoes. Aprons will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

You may want to bring a packed lunch and your own water bottle.

Teas and coffees are provided.

About Carousel Print Studio

Carousel Print Studio is a not for profit charity based on the ground floor of Exchange Place Studios in Castlegate. Carousel runs educational workshops in printmaking and opportunities for creatives in Sheffield, in a bright, warm, accessible and well equipped printmaking studio.

Carousel's studio is located on the ground floor just to the left of reception. The doors are widened for ease of access and there is an accessible toilet. If you have any questions regarding access needs please do contact us at print@carouselprintstudio.com

Thank you for supporting our charity!