How to Create Monoprints and Collage Papers Using a Gelli Plate and Acrylic Paint
Workshop Date: Scheduled with Students
Location: Angela’s Home Studio in Tualatin
Workshop Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost for Workshop: $150 per person
Description:
Come learn the basics of gelli printing along with some advanced techniques for creating gorgeous monoprints. Learn how to incorporate botanical items and stencils. Experiment with abstraction. Explore layering colors, shapes and textures in this highly addictive art form. Discover ways to enhance your watercolors and other paintings by using gelli printed papers to collage into your mixed media artwork. You will bring home several finished monoprints that are framable.
Supplies List:
These are necessary to begin gelli plate printing:
Gelli Plate – The gelatin-like surface for printing (available in various sizes).
Acrylic Paints – Fast-drying and vibrant; craft or artist-grade.
Brayer (Roller) – For rolling paint onto the gelli plate.
Paper – Mixed media, cardstock, printer paper, deli paper, or rice paper.
Palette Paper or Non-stick Craft Mat – For rolling off excess paint or mixing.
Baren or Bone Folder – To press paper firmly onto the plate.
🖌️ Desirable/Optional Supplies (for enhanced creativity)
These materials open up a broader range of effects and textures:
Texture Tools
Stencils (commercial or handmade)
Stamps (rubber, foam, or hand-carved)
Found objects (bubble wrap, lace, netting, corrugated cardboard, etc.)
Natural materials (leaves, feathers, twigs)
Combs, forks, palette knives
Mark-Making Tools
Cotton swabs
Toothpicks
Brushes
Silicone tools
Fingers!
Printing Surfaces
Fabric (muslin, canvas)
Tissue paper
Vellum
Journal pages or sketchbooks
Old book pages or sheet music
Masking Materials
Cut paper masks
Tape
Resist materials (e.g. washi tape, frisket)
Other Supplies
Spray bottle (for water effects)
Gel medium (to increase paint open time or adhere prints to surfaces)
Gloves (to keep hands clean)
Apron or old clothes
Baby wipes or rags (for cleanup)
Storage folders or plastic sleeves (to organize prints)
Water bucket to rinse plate, stencils and brayer as you go
Paper towels
Registration:
Reach out to Angie via email or text. Names and payment for four students will lock in your date--either a Thursday or Friday-- that we all mutually agree upon. Cash apps, cash, or check for $150 per person. I will confirm your space upon receipt.
My mailing address is:
Angela Wrahtz
19155 SW Mobile Place
Tualatin, OR 97062
My phone/text is: 503-705-9193
