Gel Plate Printing - Southwell Library - Adult Learning

On this course you will learn about and explore the process of using Gel Plate as a printing tool. Through demonstration, personal experimentation, and individual tuition you will learn different printing techniques. You will learn how to use a mix of items including household items, stamps, and stencils to create your prints.

By the end of the course, you will have learnt a variety of ways to produce beautiful surface designs and patterned papers. The Course will focus on Creative skill-building, looking at process and how the change of a process can lead to different outcomes which great skill to take into employability, and look at how creative activities can be good for mental well-being, No previous skills or knowledge required but the ability to try out something new and have a play and meet new people. You will mainly use acrylic paints, but we also look at some other mediums to enhance your prints and processes.

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

Learners will be able to identify and correctly name at least 4 essential tools or materials used in gel plate printing

Learners will be able to describe at least one step-by-step gel printing process

Learners give at least two mental health benefits of engaging in creative activities

What you will need to bring to the course:

You will need:

Apron or a big shirt (if want to protect your clothes)

Gel Plate & Brayer - if you have these, otherwise a set will be provided for you to use on the course

Mirco fiber cloth/old face flannel or Wet wipes

Printing Media - Fabric or Cartridge paper or Copier Paper

Acrylic paint – basic colours will do