Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing

1 day course
13 March, 7 August, 30 October 2024
10am to 4pm

£95 including all materials

Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing

Gelli Plates are made of a thick, flexible, single layer of a gelatine-like plastic material which contains mineral oil. These plates are durable, reusable, easily cleaned and are ideal for monoprinting without a press. There are many ways to use Gelli plates to print – it really is all about working in an experimental, expressive, spontaneous and creative way. Learn which paint works best for the methods, how to plan for your layered printing, and how to ink up and print with a Gelli plate. Create layered prints using drawing methods, transferred magazine or photographic images, and use masks and cut shapes to add interest. By the end of the course, you will have a good understanding of this new and exciting technique and will have a small spiral-bound book of all your prints.

Course structure
• Explanation of Gelli plate monoprinting and a look at examples.
• Introduction to equipment and techniques.
• Use of rollers and paints and how to ink up your plate.
• Using masking and over-printing to create layered monoprints.
• How to use and transfer magazine or printed photographic images within your Gelli prints.
• Use pre-cut papers to print your monotypes.
• Make a spiral-bound artists’ book.

Experience level
Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills.

Maximum 8 places


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Payment / Terms and Conditions

For all courses except CPSC Certificate course

Full payment of the course fee is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until full payment has been received.

If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.

Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre. Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.

For CPSC Certificate course

Payment for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this payment has been received. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due at the end of the previous term. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due before the first day of each term.

If for any reason prior to the commencement of the course you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Once you start the course on Term 1 you have committed to all 3 terms. Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre.

Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.