Printmaking with gel plates and lino

What is printmaking?

"Printmakingis an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images
from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric.
Traditional printmaking techniques include woodcut, etching, engraving,
and lithography" (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org)

Modern artists have expanded the range of techniques and mediums used in
printmaking to  include gel plate printing and digital art.

In this workshop we will be focussing on creating unique pieces of art
utilizing gel plates and/or lino. This is a fun, four hour workshop
which encourages your creativity to run ​free.

​What will you create?

You will create unique prints.  You can frame your prints as artworks for
yourself or to give as gifts to others. They can also be made into
one-of-a-kind cards to send to the special people in your life, or use
your prints as collage materials for your artwork. No prior experience
is required to enjoy this fun workshop. We will be using botanicals,
stencils and other objects to create layers, shapes and texture. Or you
may prefer to carve your design into lino and create unique black and
white prints that you can leave as is or handcolour them.

​​All art materials are provided. Old clothes or an apron are recommended as
we use paint and ink in the printing process. Bring along some leaves
including weeds from your garden or a nearby park. Fresh leaves laid
flat between the pages of a book work well for botanical prints.

About The Churn Room

The workshop is held in the workshop area of The Churn Room located on the mezzanine floor of the building.

Due to the nature and age of the building there are some uneven surfaces, with access to the mezzanine only via stairs. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us through email - manresadesign@gmail.com