Gelli Plate Printing: A Weekend Kitchen Table Printmaking Workshop On Paper and Fabric
Gelli Plate Printing: A Weekend Kitchen Table Printmaking Workshop On Paper and Fabric
Workshop Details
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 16:00 pm
Location: 16 Academy Road, Rothesay, PA20 0BG
Materials: All paper and fabric included. A recipe will be sent out in advance with instructions for making your own plate so you can do this at home. If you have bought one, bring that along instead.
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A Spring Workshop in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute
This is monotype that you can do at home on your kitchen table, and as a creative activity with children of all ages. You can do it with a homemade plate or a shop bought one. You can use cheap and cheerful children’s finger paints right through to premium quality water based paints. You can print on cheap or expensive paper and if you’re interested in the creative use of textiles, you can even print onto fabric.
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Over the weekend, you'll learn various monotype approaches that can be applied to gelli plates for kitchen table printing including:
Direct painting
Reductive techniques using ink removal
Layering multiple prints
Incorporating texture and found materials
Stencil Mastery: Discover how to create and utilise stencils to produce intricate and dynamic designs.
Creative Experimentation: Explore layering, texture, and colour to achieve unique and personal prints.
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Spaces are limited to a maximum of 3-4 participants
You can expect individual guidance and tailored instruction to suit your skill level and creative goals.
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Idyllic Location: Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of my garden studio, located on the picturesque Isle of Bute, Rothesay. A perfect setting for creative exploration.
Beginner-Friendly: No prior printmaking experience is necessary. This workshop is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all.
Fresh Perspective: Experienced printmakers will find new ways to approach monotype, expanding their artistic repertoire.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention and a supportive learning environment.
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This course celebrates the journey rather than the destination. You'll be encouraged to:
Experiment freely with accessible, everyday materials
Discover unexpected textures and patterns as I shar e with you various ways of inking up a plate
Develop intuitive responses to materials and processes
Build technical confidence through playful exploration
Release expectations and embrace happy accidents
No pressure to create "finished" artwork—instead, focus on building a personal vocabulary of textures, marks, and techniques that can inform your future creative practice. This approach creates a relaxed environment where true discovery can happen.
