Learn gelli plate printing at Morro Bay Art Association workshop
– The Morro Bay Art Association is set to host a Gelli Printing Workshop with instructor Judy Knott on Oct. 7, offering participants an opportunity to explore this creative art form.
The workshop is scheduled for Oct. 7 and will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $80 for MBAA members, with an additional $15 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Non-members can participate for a fee of $100, also with a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of the class. The workshop, led by Judy Knott, will guide attendees through a series of hands-on gelli plate printing exercises aimed at producing papers suitable for collage and abstract paintings.
The event will be held at the Morro Bay Art Center, and registration can be completed online at https://artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/asp-products/oct-7th-gelli-printing-workshop/.
During the initial hour of the workshop, Knott will demonstrate various gelli plate printing techniques. In the second hour, participants will have the opportunity to practice these techniques and create their own prints. The remainder of the workshop will be devoted to crafting abstract pieces on various surfaces, including Christmas ornaments, paper bags, greeting cards, and other frameable items.
All necessary materials for the workshop, including paints, palettes, paper, stencils, brushes, stamps, greeting card blanks, and other tools for mark-making, will be provided by the instructor. Some guidance on composition using mats will also be included.
Materials List for students:
- Gelli Plate – preferably at least 8 x 10 inches
- Rubber brayer (roller)
- Favorite Acrylic Paint colors (no more than 5)
The workshop requires a minimum of six students to proceed and can accommodate a maximum of 12 participants. The last day for registration is Sept. 30. Cancellations can be made up to seven days before the scheduled workshop for a full refund.
