Gelli Plate monoprinting workshop, by Hermien van der Merwe

Explore monoprinting as art-making medium, using textured items, printing inks and a home-made gelli-plate. You will be guided, step-by-step through the printmaking process and shown through demonstration by artist, Hermien van der Merwe. Monoprinting is a very satisfying medium to experiment with. It's effortless and full of pleasant surprises! Bring our friends and treat yourself to a day of creative fun. In this workshop you will learn to: - Use gelli-plates to create monoprints (Every participant will work on a separate gelli-plate.) - Experiment with colours / textures / shapes and stencils, using a variety of printmaking objects, e.g., plant material / paper / fabric etc. Please bring textured items for printing, such as soft plants and flowers, lace or textured fabrics, paper cuttings, feathers, or anything else to create texture or shape in your monoprint. Also bring some old magazines and your apron. Price includes: - Art materials used for the workshop (Gelli-plates; rollers; printing inks; paper for stencils and basic paper for printing.) - The recipe to make your own gelli-plate for future use.
Bookings: https://www.hermien-art.co.za/product/gelli-plate-monoprinting-workshop-saturday-2-november-2024-stellenbosch-venue-to-be-confirmed/ or email hermien@vrincorporated.co.za