Printmaking with Autumn Leaves using Gelli Plate

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Explore the rich colours and textures of autumn in this one-day creative workshop. Learn the technique of Gelli Plate Printing with acrylic paints, enabling you to capture the enchanting beauty of real leaves and use them to craft stunning layered prints. Explore the use of positive and negative imagery, while integrating stencils, masks, and stamps for effect. Elevate your work with mark making, textures, and metallic accents, infusing your prints with the rich essence of the season. Let your creativity flourish as you bring the beauty of autumn to life on paper!

Tutor: Marion Sidebottom

Arrival Information: 

• Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the workshop to allow time to register your arrival and make your way to the classroom. 
• This workshop will take place in the Clore Learning Centre, which is located at the top of the hill, adjacent to the Gardeners Rest Restaurant. There is a mobility vehicle available to transport participants to the top of the hill if necessary.

 
For this workshop:

• There will be tea/coffee available throughout. Additionally, all the taps in the learning centre provide drinking water, so we suggest the use of a reusable water bottle throughout the day.
• You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch, or the restaurant will be open to purchase food/refreshments. Please note that the restaurant can get busy during peak times, so when you arrive at the classroom, please ask a member of staff about pre-ordering.

• All materials and tools are supplied. You will be able to take your Gelli Plate home with you afterwards. It may be a good idea to bring some sort of folder to carry your completed work in.
• Participants are encouraged to bring a selection of fallen autumn leaves - intricate shapes work well! Marion will also have a selection of leaves available for those who may need them. Please carry them in a sealed plastic bag.
• You are welcome to stay in the gardens afterwards should you wish to have a wander round.