Drawing from traditional methods of mono printing, we will get our hands dirty learning the basics of Gel Plate Printing. Gel printing uses a gelatin-like plate as a printing surface. Paint is applied to the plate then paper is pressed onto the plate to transfer the image. The fun of gel plate printing lies in the endless creative possibilities it offers. Participants will experiment with color, texture, image transfer and layering techniques to produce colorful, one-of-a-kind prints that can be used for sketchbooks, greeting cards, collage or to decorate the home.

Join Printmaker, Pantera Saint-Montaigne, and Education Specialist, Cassidy Moses, on this artistic journey and explore archival images in our collection while listening to The Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Gel Plate Printing Kit contains:
• (1) Gel printing plate
• (4) 2oz bottles of water-based acrylic paints
• (1) 2oz bottle of matte medium
• (1) Brayer
• (1) Glue stick
• Assorted paper and cardstock
• Assorted textural elements
• Instruction booklet

Participants should have on hand:
• Tear sheets from glossy magazines of people, places, or things
• Sheets of white printer paper
• Textural objects: plastic wrap, bubble wrap, floral elements, stencils, empty tape spools, etc.
• Plastic or glass dinner plate for inking
• A pair of scissors
• Newspaper or table covering to protect work surfaces
• Apron or wear clothing that might get inky
• Paper towels or rags for clean up