Applied Crafts

Gelli Print Portraits

From: £45.00

A new addition to the popular Gelli Printing workshops available suitable for beginners and those people keen to build on their previous Gelli Printing experience, where you will create an expressive portrait.

Date: Saturday 22nd August, 2026

Time: 10 – 1

Essential Information

Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/old shirt or overall to protect your clothing. Charcoal, oil pastels and acrylic paints can stain your clothing.

MATERIALS:  There will be an additional £3 fee to be paid directly to the artist on the day to cover the costs of materials used.

This workshop is suitable for all.

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Description

A new addition to the popular Gelli Printing workshops available suitable for beginners and those people keen to build on their previous Gelli Printing experience, where you will create an expressive portrait.

Description

Gelli Printing is a fun and exciting introduction to printmaking. Artist tutor Julie Stephen will share her extensive Gelli Printing knowledge with you throughout the workshop, where you will experiment with making a variety of expressive marks, patterns and textures on the gel plate. Julie will also show you how to combine drawing media with the printing process when creating your portraits.

About The Day

Workshop runs 10-1pm

We will be using polymer gel plates and rubber brayers, mark-making tools, charcoal, oil pastels and acrylic, printing on a variety of paper and card.

Your Tutor

Your Tutor

Julie Stephen

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Julie Stephen is a freelance illustrator, fine art printmaker and art tutor. Julie worked as an art and design teacher for over 20 years but is now focussing on her own visual art business, The Artful Corner.  Julie also creates ethereal hand pulled gel prints, layering colours, shapes and textures inspired by forest walks, trips to the shore and sunlight through trees.

Do you have any access needs?

If you have answered yes and would like to discuss your requirements then please get in touch.

Have you any dietary requirements?