Introduction to Gelli Printing

Create one-of-a-kind monotype prints using a Gelli plate, acrylic paint, foliage, stencils and other household objects. Gelli Printing is an easy to learn, non-toxic technique, using soft pliable Gel plates to create images on paper without the need for a printing press.

Learn how to ink up the Gelli plate in different ways along with various techniques to create impressions, layers and depth + more complex prints. Master basic colour theory and discover the combinations that create harmonious artworks. You’ll also learn how to properly clean and care for the equipment.

No previous art skill or experience is needed for this fun, spontaneous and expressive art form. A great printing technique for all abilities and ages. This course runs for four sessions, over four consecutive weeks at our Lismore campus.

TRAINER

Nuro Oliver is a local multi-disciplinary artist specialising in traditional and modern printmaking methods. She holds a Diploma of Fine Arts and has been an Arts and Crafts Facilitator through the NDIS Scheme supporting people with disabilities for the last 7 years. She runs a printmaking art studio in Nimbin, NSW.

Nuro has been creating art inspired by her local region of Northern Rivers for 30 years with exhibitions at various galleries. Recently she has been fascinated with the Gelli Monotype Printing method as it is a more accessible art form than traditional printmaking and she is excited to share it with her community.

MATERIALS 

All materials and equipment are provided at an additional $22 fee (payable to the trainer on the first day of class).