Discover the many creative possibilities of Gelli Plate printing and learn how to produce unique, one-of-a-kind monoprints.

Gelli Plates are durable, reusable, flexible printing plates that make it easy to build up layers of colour, texture, and pattern without the need for a printing press. Throughout the workshop, you'll experiment with adding and removing ink from the plate using found objects, textures, stencils, and a variety of mark-making techniques. As you explore the process, you'll gain a practical understanding of the creative potential of simple printmaking methods and materials. Using water-based inks, Gelli printing is convenient, accessible, and quick to clean up, making it an ideal introduction to printmaking.

By the end of the session, you will have created a collection of highly original monoprints to take home, along with the confidence and knowledge to continue experimenting with the technique.

This workshop is an introduction to the magical world of Gelli printing and is aimed at adults aged 18+ of all abilities. No experience necessary.

All materials and equipment provided. Tea, coffee and biscuits included.

The Venue

The workshop will take place in The Upstairs Gallery at Spirals, 345 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PF.

Spirals is a gift shop and creative space on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield — championing independent makers, sustainable products and a thriving creative community.

The shop features a curated collection of cards, gifts, stationery, homeware and more. Our range includes independent designers, artists and makers both local and national, to bring together a thoughtful collection of products, celebrating creativity and design.

The gift shop extends to an upstairs space accessed by a spiral staircase where we have also created a small gallery area and workshop setting. The Upstairs Gallery continues to run a changing programme of exhibitions, workshops and events throughout the year.

Please note that unfortunately the space is accessed ONLY via a spiral staircase.

Your Workshop Facilitator

The workshop will be run by Joanna Rucklidge, an artist, educator and researcher, focussing on sustainability, printmaking and visual communication. She uses a range of reclaimed materials and techniques to experiment with, often using disposable objects as inspiration, tools, surfaces and motifs. Joanna recently started a PhD exploring the correlation between detrimental climate change and consumer choices associated with waste paper. She has been a part-time lecturer for nearly 30 years having studied Graphic Design and Visual Communication at Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art.

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