Gel Plate Printmaking

John Rosis      $215 ($205 seniors) plus $20 materials fee

Learn the basics of gel plate printmaking! Demonstrations will include printing multiple times to create layers of imagery and combining techniques including handmade stencils, leaves, grasses, string and things to create textures. Abstract and realistic images may be employed. Class includes demonstrations and examples of completed prints and techniques. Students can also bring in reference photographs, magazines, drawings, photocopies, and newspaper images to work from. Group and individual instruction will be provided.

No previous experience is needed! Students are encouraged to keep a journal to record ideas, printing techniques, drawings and images.

Materials to be provided include: 70 lb white paper, acrylic paint, ink rollers, Elmer’s glue, scissors. Gel plates for printing in class only included are 5” x 5”, 5” x 7” and 8” x 10”. All gel plates and rollers must be cleaned after each class. Students wishing to use their own materials including gel plates may purchase them separately.

S81 6 sessions starting Wed. March 26 6:30-9:30pm