The Gelli Plate is a tool that encourages play. No pressure, just play. That is why I love it so much! I guide you step-by-step as you create amazing papers loaded with layers of color and design. People who don’t know about the Gelli Plate can’t imagine how the layers were made. But you will learn exactly how it is done! This workshop is loaded with techniques for both newbies and veterans of the Gelli Plate.
Prints can be just one layer or have layer after layer building up the pattern and color to create 1-of-a-kind papers! I will share the why’s and how’s as I print my papers so you can make your prints with confidence!
The workshop will have new videos each week on Mon., Wed. and Fri for 5 full weeks. You’ll be looking right over my shoulder as I make my gelli prints. You’ll see it all- including my oops and how I handle them. The videos will be available to you forever- so you can watch and play at your pace!
Just some of what you will learn in this workshop:
- how to get layers of color in just one single pull from the Gelli Plate
- how to use homemade and purchased stencils
- how to get texture on the Gelli Plate with found objects
- how color theory applies to the Gelli printing (the polite way of saying how to avoid mud)
- how to get subtle or bold effects when you want where you want
- how to use more than just paint on the Gelli Plate
- how to use rubber stamps on the Gelli Plate
- building a composition using layers on the Gelli Plate
- painting on the Gelli Plate
- how to deal with the ugly prints
- how to use the prints in a variety of mixed media projects
- how to combine multiple techniques in one print
- how to be free and experience all the joy in playing with the Gelli Plate!
I’ll also share mixed media projects you can do with your Gelli prints. There is no limit to how you can use these papers! Not only will you be getting technique videos you will also see how I use these papers in my artwork.
The live workshop begins on April 1st- after that it is available as a self-paced workshop. Once you get your confirmation email (within 24 hours) you will have access to the videos.
This is a video based class so you will need a computer and basic computer skills. High speed internet access is highly recommended. There are no refunds once you have been sent your class log in information and password. The video below is hosted on Vimeo, like all the workshop videos. I recommend you view the video below to be sure your computer can play the workshop videos.
What’s it like to take a workshop with me? Here’s what people in the workshop are saying:
Thanks for a great lesson on mud. Really helped me a lot. :0)- Cathy
This class has been fantastic! You explain things clearly in a fun and energizing way.- Dawn
Carolyn, I really hope you create more online classes! I love your teaching style. You have a clear, concise, way of delivery. I feel encouraged to experiment with each new lesson. Today, I was really grateful that you showed us how to handle the messes as I’ve quite a few of them.- Ellen
$69.00 *see instructions below*
You do not need a PayPal account to purchase.
VERY IMPORTANT: Once you complete your purchase at PayPal you must click on “Return to A Colorful Journey“ to complete your class registration. If you do this you will have full access to the class within 24 hours.
Supplies:
These are the basic supplies.
- Gelli Plate (Any size will work- I use the 8×10 and the 12×14)
- soft rubber brayer (I use the 6 inch size)
- Acrylic paint (any brand- the one I use most frequently with the Gelli Plate is Amsterdam
- Paper (I use old scrapbooking paper, pages from books, deli paper, shipping tags, tissue paper, white card stock
. Any paper within my reach is fair game in the studio)
Optional supplies
- Catalyst blade tools (My favorites are the size 15mm for # 1 or 6 or 5 and size 50mm #5 and every one of them works well on the Gelli Plate.)
- stencils- any will work!
- artist tape
- Foam meat trays (The kind that your chicken or beef come in at the grocery store. Save these- you’ll be amazed at what they can do with a Gelli Plate!)
- Spray inks (I use Dylusions)
- Rubber stamps
- Stuff from around the house such as a crocheted doily, corrugated cardboard, leaves, anything with a texture or shape that you like.
Hello Carolyn – this is an amazing project.
I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated your blog for the Liebster Award today. Pop by and check out how you can cut and paste your award. I love your blog and wanted to share it with as many people as I could.
Cheers
Stamping Shanni
Congrats on your workshop! Sounds like a lot of fun.
Fantastic! I love the videos you include on your blog and look forward to seeing the new ones in the GP Workshop.
Woot Woot… oh ya.. I’ll be there.
congrats to your workshops it looks great.
lovely graat Marja
Sounds fantastic. I can’t join in, I still don’t have a gelli plate! Valerie
Congrats on providing another great learning experience! I was just about to ask about a distributor for the Gelli Plates and up popped all the informations!
Knowing how beautifully done your Use Your Words workshop is, I’m sure this one will be fantastic!!
I loved Use Your Words and just got my gelli plate. I can’t wait for the class to begin!
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LOVE
Looks to be a ton of fun with great instruction….. Happy Printing!
Sadly no pennies to my name at the moment so I can’t join in the workshop. But I am sure it will be a lot of fun. Love the above prints!
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I find all these classes fascinating and would love to start playing with the Gelli plate. It looks very cool and interesting!
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I love your wonderful use (sneakers! ) of gelli plates!!! I hope to sign up for your class in mid- month – when my SS check arrives – can’t afford the catalyst tools yet so at Job Lots purchased some soft silicone kitchen tools including a whisk -I cut groves & round shapes along the edges of the spatulas & off I go
thank you so much-
kathleen.
I hope you’ll share with us how it turns out! I am sure there are lots of people who would love to know!
Yes, please share, but where all can see as I won’t be able to sign up for class due to financial reasons ( I also get SS, and as you know it doesn’t go far!)
Maybe later…..
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Hi..would I be able to download these classes?
I hope so…can’t wait to take the class! Just want to be able to watch when
dont haVe computer access…
Thank you,
jolene
The videos are available to you forever but not for download.
I want in — just waiting for my check. I love my gelli plates & I love what you so with your gelli plates!!!
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Fun stuff! Love layering patterns!
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carolyn, i was coming to your blog to tell you i finally bought a gelli plate and i see this post about a class. i am involved in 4 0r 5 classes online, and behind in all of them, but i’m going to sign up for this one anyway since you say the videos are there forever. thank you for sharing your talent and time!
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Hi. For some reason I can’t access the videos (have been successful until today). When I type in the password, ibiawaV, the screen goes blank. Thank you in advance for your help.
bloomamidthorns@aol.com
I’ll email you and we’ll get this figured out together!
I would love to take this class. I have been checking out several different ones and yours just screamed te me. lol……….I can’t afford it right now. How long will it be available for? My Gelli plate arrived yesterday. Can not wait to get “inky”. lol.
Enjoy that Gelli Plate that just arrived! Oh the adventures you can have with it! I have no plans to take it down for the time being so no worries.
love your techniques and your thoughtfulness in sharing the techniques and your experience. Love it! Thanks for helping me to learn how to us the gelli plate and to actually create some art with it.