Print & Play: Gelli Printing for Beginners

Have you heard of Gelli Printing? If you haven't tried it yet then you are in for a treat!

Join local artists Tasha and Gemma at their studio for a fun, playful and colourful workshop, perfect for beginners and anyone eager to explore their creative side. Learn about the magical art of monoprinting with gel plates ...

No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to play with colors and textures. We’ll provide all the materials, including Gelli plates, paints, stencils and a variety of foliage and fun objects to play with to create shapes, patterns and textures. Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn a variety of techniques to layer colors, experiment with patterns, and create beautiful and unique designs.

This workshop is all about having fun, getting messy, and discovering the joy of printmaking. Whether you’re looking to create unique art for your home, handmade cards, or simply want to unwind in a creative environment, this session is sure to spark your creativity and leave you with a collection of vibrant prints to take home. Come ready to play and leave with a new set of skills and a smile on your face!

You will ...

Learn about colour and composition Have time to experiment and create unlimited prints Be able to take your prints home on the day Be given a sketchbook to experiment in, as well as 2 frames for your 2 favourite pieces

The workshop will be held at Unit 8 Studios, a creative hub in the heart of St Werburghs which is home to Creatopia Club along with a range of other artists and creatives.

Age restrictions: 12+

Adult (One Adult ) £36

How to get there

Yuup extras

  • Leave with lots of lovely, unique prints and 2 framed pieces of art
  • Join us at Unit 8 studios and take a peek inside one of Bristol's hidden creative hubs

Facilities

  • Adult changing
  • Family friendly
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi
  • Host comes to you
  • Parking

On the day

  • Everything will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any ideas or designs that inspire you
  • Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy, aprons will be provided but some of the inks we are using will stain clothes
  • Children aged 12 and up are welcome, though under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Tasha Bee (She/Her)

Tasha is a community artist with a passion for using the powers of creativity to aid wellbeing and social connection. She loves to discover new creative processes and bring people together to share, create and play. With a background of working with vulnerable groups in the community, she believes strongly that art-making should be accessible to everyone, and wants to bring a healthy dose of creative play to people of all ages, abilites and backgrounds (in a world that can feel far too serious at times)

Tasha has been hosting creative workshops for the past decade and enjoys creating a warm, welcoming environment where creativity can thrive. She likes to encourage everyone to have a go at something new, and loves to see what you create!

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