Gel Plate Printing and Mixed Media Collage Inspired by Nature - FULL

June 29-30, 2024
10am-3pm
Whiting Mills, Winsted CT

Are you inspired by nature, the garden and botanical forms? Do you like paper, paint, ephemera and collage? Spring is a perfect time to honor our love of nature by using fresh leaves and other nature inspired techniques in our art making practice.

"What I see in Nature is a magnificent structure that we can comprehend only very imperfectly, and that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility." - Albert Einstein

Day 1
Create monoprints using a gel plate, fresh leaves, paint and more. Using fresh leaves, paper and ephemera provided by Heather, you will learn how to use high quality GOLDEN OPEN and regular acrylics to create a variety of effects. Learn color combinations that work well with this process and how varying ways of applying the paint and other techniques can create visually stunning results.  All supplies are included for Day 1.

Day 2
Build an abstract mixed media collage painting on wood panel using your gel plate prints from the first day, acrylic paint, mark making tools and more. You will learn how to incorporate your prints along with other materials to develop a cohesive and strong mixed media painting.

For Day 2, bring the following supplies:

8 ounces Soft Gel semi-gloss medium
1-2 cradled wood panels any size between 12x12” and 20x20"
1 brush approximately 1 inch wide flat (Heather will have other brushes for you to use). Silverbrush line, especially Silversilk 88, are great brushes.
A few of your favorite acrylic colors plus black and white. GOLDEN Fluid acrylics are terrific.
Optional: your own favorite, collage materials, supplies and mixed media elements

(8 students max, 17 years or older) 

Cancellation Policy

• Up to 7 days before start of class - Refund minus $20 fee

• Less than 7 days before start of class - No refunds or credits