Gel Plates for Beginners: Part 1

Workshop: Beginners Gel Plate Printing – Part 1

Explore the colourful, creative world of gel plate printing in this beginner-friendly workshop designed to get you started with monoprinting techniques using a gel printing plate.

In Part 1, you’ll learn how to use acrylic paints, stencils, textures, and natural materials to create beautiful layered prints. We’ll cover how to pull prints, create backgrounds, and build up texture and depth—perfect for use in art journals, card making, collage, or just for fun.

This playful, no-pressure workshop is ideal for absolute beginners or anyone looking to loosen up creatively and try something new!

🎨 What you’ll learn:

How to use a gel plate and brayer

Creating texture with found and natural objects

Pulling single and layered prints

Tips for colour choices and composition