Gel Plate Printing and Bookbinding Workshop

Gelliplate, printing, paper, collage, and bookmaking



5 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests

$175 (Afterpay available)


In this workshop, you will learn how to print on a gel plate using acrylic paints. You will be using a variety of papers in various thicknesses.
Your teacher, Ro Bruhn, has been an artist all her life, working in graphic design, painting, jewellery making, textiles, book and printmaking. Ro lives in the Dandenongs and for the past twenty years has been teaching around Australia and New Zealand as well as taking part in many exhibitions.
You will learn lots of techniques to create amazing papers from basic household items as well as Ro’s handmade stencils and plant materials.
You will be shown how to create books from your papers using two simple methods of bookbinding. Further decoration can be added to the pages using collage, paint markers, stamps, and stencils.
If you prefer, you can save some of your papers for collage making or other projects.
Ro will be bringing some of her handmade book samples to give you lots of ideas.
Bring layered clothing suited to cooler or hot weather, as the workshop space is on our light-filled enclosed verandah. You can breathe fresh air, hear local birdlife, and enjoy daylight to work in. It is heated and sheltered but we do close space for June and July in the frostier months. Wear good enclosed footwear.
There’s no official lunch break, but you’re welcome to stop and eat when you feel the need. There are local coffee shops in the area for food or drinks. It’s recommended you bring a drink bottle to keep you hydrated.
Knowledge required
It’s suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Adults are preferable. No young children.
 
What you'll get
  • Paper, paints, spare brayers, paper towel, paint brushes, paint markers, stencils, found objects, thread for binding and darning needles.
  • The papers will include artists papers, tissue, rice paper, book pages, butcher paper and a miscellaneous collection of found papers.
  • You will create a final stitched book to take home of all your designs.
What to bring
  • Gel plate either commercial or handmade (recipes are on YouTube). Ro can make one for you but that will incur a fee due to the cost of the ingredients. Let her know if you require one.
  • Apron
  • Brayer if you have one
  • Scissors
  • Food for grazing and drink bottle
Bring layered clothing suited to cooler or hot weather, as the workshop space is on our light-filled enclosed verandah. You can breathe fresh air, hear local birdlife, and enjoy daylight to work in. It is heated and sheltered but we do close space for June and July in the frostier months. Wear good enclosed footwear.
Location

UP GALLERY SASSAFRAS, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Sassafras VIC

Drive or take Belgrave train from city -then get off at Upper Ferntree Gully station - then catch Bus 688 up the mountain - it stops out front of our Gallery

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Located in Sassafras in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, our artist run gallery features rotating exhibitions, giftshop and workshop space.
We have a large community of talented painters, potters, sculptors, jewellers and printmakers who exhibit works for sale or run fine art based workshops. Located just steps away to the forest in the centre of Sassafras village. Onsite carparking at rear and bus stop route 688 is at front gate for easy access including flat ground for disability access.

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