Create hand-printed papers and transform them into winter ornaments in this two-part workshop!
Part 1: Winter Gel Printing - Dec. 1st - 6PM
This session is Gel Printing 101—with a winter theme and a specific goal! You’ll learn the fundamentals of creating monoprints with a gel printing plate, including applying paint, layering color, adding pattern and texture, and pulling prints.
We’ll focus on creating a collection of winter-inspired papers that you’ll use to build your ornaments in Part 2. You’ll learn the basics of gel printing while creating papers with a purpose, with plenty of room to experiment with color, pattern and texture and make them your own.
Part 2: Winter Ornaments - Dec. 8th - 6PM
In our second session, we’ll turn your handmade papers into two unique mixed-media winter ornaments.
You’ll learn how to combine your prints into little winter scenes using simple collage techniques while exploring composition, layering and scale. Choose from elements such as patterned evergreens, snowy landscapes, whimsical birds, houses and more to create designs that are completely your own.
You’ll leave with two finished, ready-to-hang ornaments to keep, gift—or one of each! Any extra gel-printed papers you create are yours to take home and use in future projects.
All materials are provided, and no gel printing or collage experience is necessary.
What You'll Learn
How to use and care for a Gelli plate
Creating texture and pattern
Stencils, masks & mark-making
Using found objects
Layering colors and imagery
Ghost prints & second pulls
Creating intentional compositions
How to turn “mistakes” into beautiful prints
Combining prints into collage or mixed-media artwork
The Details
Two hours of time to learn & create
Two part workshop series - TWO dates (Dec. 1 & Dec. 8th)
All materials for the project are included
Beginner-friendly (no experience necessary!)
Only register once for the two-part series ($85 includes both sessions)
Rescheduling & Refund Policies
If you need to cancel your spot at a class for whatever reason, these are our studio policies. Please note that due to material purchases and necessary preparation time, we have limitations around rescheduling and refunds. If you wish to cancel your spot at any time, please go to your confirmation email, hit the “cancel appointment” button, and follow the instructions. What happens next depends on how far out from the class you are cancelling. *Phone calls, emails, and text-based cancellations will not be honored. You are responsible for cancelling via the confirmation email.*
If you cancel your spot more than two weeks before the class, we will offer a full refund for your reservation. If you cancel your spot 1-2 weeks before the class, you will be offered class credit to a pre-existing future class. Please email us with the class you want to attend instead (Additional costs will incur if switching to a higher-priced class. Lower-cost classes will not be reimbursed). If you cancel your spot 7 days or less before the class, you are not eligible for class credit or a refund. You are welcome to find someone else to fill your spot and email us with their name and information.
Additional Policies
Each workshop spot includes materials and instruction for one person only. Sharing projects is not allowed. Only registered participants are allowed in the class. Unregistered guests may not "sit in" or observe. We cannot set aside materials for cancelled or missed classes.