Gelatin Printmaking Workshop
Learn gelatin printmaking at your own pace
Learn Gelatin Printmaking at your own pace
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The Gelatin Printmaking Workshop is available as a self-study right now!
As a member of Gelatin Printmaking Workshop you get:
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15 lessons and online instruction
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How to make and maintain the printing plate
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How to make and find tools
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How to use those tools to make one of a kind prints
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There are 30+ short, actionable videos
The Lessons – Gelatin Printmaking Class
Lessons 1 – 3 Jump in and make the printing plate with glycerin, gelatin and water. Set up your printing space, gather supplies and tools and make piles of prints on paper. Do some yoga printmaking. Learn the basic terms that we will use throughout the course and start printing.
Lessons 4 – 6 Get to know all about masking stencils. – Begin with found materials. Start to identify your visual language, make paper masks to personalize your prints. Learn to love the detailed impression.
Lessons 7 – 8 Texture – Explore mark-making tools that are used to lift off or apply ink to the plate. The inspired by your surroundings and make several tools of your own. Be inspired to mat and frame a detailed impression print that is a distinct expression of your visual language.
Lessons 9 – 11 Combine and Control – After much experimentation you will have developed a visual language of your own. You will have key marks and images that are just yours. In these lessons take those prints and images to a more finished monotype print.
Lessons 12 -14 Papers and Possibilities – Consider the substrates and surfaces that you are printing on. Is there something else that you would like to print on? Let’s examine edges, layers and registration options. What about books? 3-D sculpture? What inspires you?
Lessons 15 – 16 Combine – Complete – Continue – You will have piles of prints by now and your printing plate may be changing as well. We will learn about refreshing and restoring the plate. We will make decisions about finishing prints and make a plan for continuing the series of monotype prints. Use a cropping tool to create more powerful images. Identify your signature style for the moment. Make a commitment to your continued growth and success.
Instructor
Linda Germain
Linda Germain has been making prints since 2007.
Gelatin Printmaking was the perfect fit for Linda’s creative expression:
It is low tech and readily available
inexpensive and able to print at home
it is fast and feedback is immediate
gelatin printmaking can create fabulous detail without a press
it is responsive and unpredictable
it is fluid and ever changing
allows for incorporation of found objects and tools
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FAQ
Get answers before you join us.
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When does the class start?
This class is a self study and you can start right now!
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How is the content delivered?
Great question. Shortly after registering you will receive the link and the password to the private classroom. All 15 lessons are posted there and you will have immediate access to all the videos and materials. I believe that the best way for you to improve your printmaking skills is to print a lot. So the videos are short and meant to inspire you to action.
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What if I want to use a gelli plate, fabric or supplies that I have on hand and not the supplies on the list?
I have designed a course that will allow you to create powerful detailed and shaped images with ink on paper. To do this process I believe that you should use the materials that I suggest on the supply list. I have tested many inks, paints and types of plate for this monotype process. I am very excited to share with you what if feel will give you the most control over the media and the most striking results.
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What type of computer or online skills do I need to participate?
You will need high speed internet access so that you can stream videos.
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How are payments handled?
Paypal and major credit cards through pay pal.
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Who is this class for?
The Gelatin Printmaking Workshop is for anyone who wants to explore the possibilities of Monotype printmaking on a glycerin and gelatin plate with ink on paper. You can be a newbie or a seasoned printmaker, digital artist, mixed media artist, printmaker who does not have a press, art teacher, or art therapist. You will benefit from this course as long a you are willing to experiement and let go of some control. You probably like to work independently as well
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Does the class meet at a certain time?
No. You have immediate access to all the lessons shortly after you sign up
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How much time is required each day?
Hmmm. Required is a strong word. You get out of it what you put into it. So that said, nothing is ever required, but to learn what I have to offer I would think that you would want to set aside 1 to 2 hours of printing for each lesson.