Instructors:
Wednesdays,
7-9 PM
Learn how to make rich, layered, colorful prints using a Gelli Plate monoprinting pad. We’ll pull impressions from a wide range of objects, including fresh summer flowers. This process is great for quickly generating collage materials for mixed media compositions. We’ll also cover how to make reusable stencils with no drawing skills required.
**Please note this is a shortened 3-week session.
This class is designed to be repeated.
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8” x 10” or smaller Gel Press or Gelli Plate brand monoprinting pad in the shape of your choice
unscented Baby wipes - 2 packages
Golden OPEN Slow-Drying Acrylics paint
3-4 colors recommended, but feel free to bring more
Colors that will work together: Hansa Yellow Opaque, Pyrrole Red, Quinacridone Magenta, Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Phthalo Green (Blue Shade), Titanium White
Translucent colors are great for layering - check the paint tubes for color properties
This brand is formulated to stay wet longer, giving you enough time to pull multiple prints without it drying too quickly.
If you already own acrylic paint, bring it and buy a bottle of Golden Open Medium to mix into it
Golden OPEN paints are sold at Blick Art Materials, and Michaels may have limited in-store options.
A variety of objects to print with
fresh and/or fake flowers and plants
buttons, thread, string, Tyvek envelopes
anything with a fun shape!
Many sheets of paper to print on
Recommended: old book pages, maps, copy paper, deli wrap, origami paper, circle paper - almost anything will work!
Not Recommended: textured handmade paper, rice paper, construction paper
PLEASE BRING PAPER TOWELS.
Materials provided by instructor for use at OPAL:
brayers, stencils, foam stamps, Saran Wrap, thread, feathers, various random objects, and some paper
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Become an OPAL Member to save on classes.
Members: $111.00 | after 7/9/2026: $131.00
Non-Members: $131.00 | after 7/9/2026: $151.00
Advance registration required.