Course Description

Gel plate printing is a type of monoprinting that uses a soft, flexible, and reusable gelatin-like plate to create unique, layered prints on paper or textiles without the need for a traditional printing press. The process involves applying paint or ink to the plate and then transferring the design onto paper or fabric by pressing the surface onto the plate.

You will start with the basics of gel printing on paper using a variety of printing blocks, stencils and texture-making tools. You will then move on to printing on, and with fabric. This is a super quick and fun process so lots of prints can be achieved in a short space of time!

Suitable For

This course is suitable for beginners or improvers alike.

Requirements List

• An apron or wear old clothes.
• Variety of papers
• Variety of texture or pattern making tools, these could include:

  Printing blocks, stamps or stencils

  A variety of brushes

  Flat leaves or flowers that you can lay on the plate

  Fabrics such as lace or threads

• Rollers
• Gel plate (the tutor will have some to borrow)

Materials Cost

Fabric can be bought from the tutor.

There will be a charge of £10 to cover the cost of printing ink. This is payable directly to the tutor.