Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing
1 day course
30 October 2024, 8 April, 4 August, 6 December 2025
10am to 4pm
£95 including all materials
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 a set of unique 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 transfer magazine or printed photographic images and use these within your Gelli prints.
Experience level
Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills.
Pre course information
We
will provide all materials needed for the course, but if you would like
to bring your own items to use you could bring some lazer printed high
contrast images, or non-brittle leaves or other items suitable for use
with gelli plates that you would like to try.
Maximum 8 places
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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.
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.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same.
Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
