Printmaking with Gelli Plates

On this one day 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 monoprint artwork.

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

A bout the Tutor

Sam has been a full time printmaker for the past 8 years after over a decade teaching art, design and textiles in Secondary school.

Working from her home studio, Sam creates bold and colourful woodcut, linocut, stamp & screen prints, hand-printing her work onto paper, fabric and wood to make framed prints, free standing & wall hanging artwork and home-wares such as lampshades.

Sam develops ideas using drawing and collage, simplifying and arranging the shapes, forms and patterns.

'I like to experiment with arranging and re-arranging each individually hand-cut piece of wood & lino, having fun with various colour combinations to produce different designs for each print. Because of this way of working, many of my prints are one-off pieces.’

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All materials and equipment will be provided.

You may want to bring any interesting objects or textures from home to press into the gelli plate (objects will get inky!).

Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. No sandals, heels or open toed shoes. Aprons will be provided.

You may want to bring a packed lunch and your own water bottle. Teas, coffees and biscuits are provided.

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!

Refund policy- All courses are non refundable

If the course is cancelled? In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Carousel Print Studio, a full refund will be issued or if you prefer you can be transferred to another course.

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Concessions - concessionary rates are available for those in receipt of benefits, please contact carousel at print@carouselprintstudio.com