In this one day workshop (with an hour break for lunch) we’ll explore the playful and expressive world of Gelli Plate printmaking— a vibrant, press-free method for creating one-of-a-kind monotype prints.
You’ll experiment with stencil design, layering techniques, color mixing, and textured materials to build a personal series of abstract or…
In this one day workshop (with an hour break for lunch) we’ll explore the playful and expressive world of Gelli Plate printmaking— a vibrant, press-free method for creating one-of-a-kind monotype prints.
You’ll experiment with stencil design, layering techniques, color mixing, and textured materials to build a personal series of abstract or representational prints.
Along the way, we’ll look at how artists past and present have used monotype to create powerful visual language — and tap into your own creative instincts through hands-on exploration.
This is made for beginners but it's a great class to try if you enjoy collage or have always wanted to explore more mixed media processes in your work.
What you'll learn
- Designing and cutting your own paper stencils
- Printing with fabric scraps and textured tools
- Learning additive and subtractive techniques
- Mixing inks and layering color
- Reflecting on your creative process in community
All materials provided. A $30 materials fee is included.
Limited to 8 participants to ensure plenty of individual support.
Open to adults and teens 16+ One full scholarship is available — please contact the studio if cost is a barrier. We’re committed to making space for everyone to create.
Lunch break - they'll be an hour break for lunch. We have a fridge if you want to bring your own or you can walk (15 mins) drive over to Main St. (5 mins).
Taught by Amanda Baker, a Brooklyn-based artist and educator with a passion for the natural and the uncanny. Amanda holds a BFA in Printmaking from Massachusetts College of Art and an MFA in Printmaking with an Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Pratt Institute. Her work reimagines animals and nature through a speculative lens. She’s a recipient of the 2023 Weiss Student Scholarship Award and a Pratt Graduate Student Engagement Fund grant. Learn more at aebaker.com.
