Exhibits & Classes
Please see the calendar below for upcoming classes and shows. By clicking on the calendar images or by scrolling below the calendar, you will find descriptions of the events.
GEL PLATE GENIUS
This class will be a deep dive into all things gel plate! Gel plates are extremely versatile and reusable printmaking substrates that can be used without the need for a press and are compatible with a variety of art mediums. You will learn how to make your own homemade gel plates & also use manufactured ones to explore a variety of fun experiments and applications. We will delve into printed and drawn image transfer, creating textural layers for collage applications, and making monoprints with handmade stencils, organic materials, found objects, etc., using a variety of different media. You will also learn best practices for cleaning, storage, and care of your plates.
There will be a class materials kit for this class, which will include a manufactured gel plate that you will take home, materials for the additional plate that you make in class, and acrylic sheets for plate storage. REGISTER HERE!
GEL PLATE GENIUS
This class will be a deep dive into all things gel plate! Gel plates are extremely versatile and reusable printmaking substrates that can be used without the need for a press and are compatible with a variety of art mediums. You will learn how to make your own homemade gel plates & also use manufactured ones to explore a variety of fun experiments and applications. We will delve into printed and drawn image transfer, creating textural layers for collage applications, and making monoprints with handmade stencils, organic materials, found objects, etc., using a variety of different media. You will also learn best practices for cleaning, storage, and care of your plates.
There will be a class materials kit for this class, which will include a manufactured gel plate that you will take home, materials for the additional plate that you make in class, and acrylic sheets for plate storage. REGISTER HERE!
PRINTMAKING BOOTCAMP!
In this 5-day comprehensive printmaking bootcamp, you will learn a variety of printmaking techniques using Townsend’s own printing press, in addition to press-free printing. We will be exploring both modern and traditional techniques such as: botanical printing, collagraphy, linoleum relief, cyanotype, and more. You will learn whole processes from idea generation to plate-making, to ink application, and printing with both wet and dry paper methods. The possibilities are virtually endless! First-time printers and experienced artists are all welcome. All materials are included, except for specialty print paper, which can be purchased through the art store at Townsend Atelier. REGISTER HERE!
PRINTMAKING BOOTCAMP!
In this 5-day comprehensive printmaking bootcamp, you will learn a variety of printmaking techniques using Townsend’s own printing press, in addition to press-free printing. We will be exploring both modern and traditional techniques such as: botanical printing, collagraphy, linoleum relief, cyanotype, and more. You will learn whole processes from idea generation to plate-making, to ink application, and printing with both wet and dry paper methods. The possibilities are virtually endless! First-time printers and experienced artists are all welcome. All materials are included, except for specialty print paper, which can be purchased through the art store at Townsend Atelier. REGISTER HERE!
PRINTMAKING BOOTCAMP!
In this 5-day comprehensive printmaking bootcamp, you will learn a variety of printmaking techniques using Townsend’s own printing press, in addition to press-free printing. We will be exploring both modern and traditional techniques such as: botanical printing, collagraphy, linoleum relief, cyanotype, and more. You will learn whole processes from idea generation to plate-making, to ink application, and printing with both wet and dry paper methods. The possibilities are virtually endless! First-time printers and experienced artists are all welcome. All materials are included, except for specialty print paper, which can be purchased through the art store at Townsend Atelier. REGISTER HERE!
PRINTMAKING BOOTCAMP!
In this 5-day comprehensive printmaking bootcamp, you will learn a variety of printmaking techniques using Townsend’s own printing press, in addition to press-free printing. We will be exploring both modern and traditional techniques such as: botanical printing, collagraphy, linoleum relief, cyanotype, and more. You will learn whole processes from idea generation to plate-making, to ink application, and printing with both wet and dry paper methods. The possibilities are virtually endless! First-time printers and experienced artists are all welcome. All materials are included, except for specialty print paper, which can be purchased through the art store at Townsend Atelier. REGISTER HERE!
PRINTMAKING BOOTCAMP!
In this 5-day comprehensive printmaking bootcamp, you will learn a variety of printmaking techniques using Townsend’s own printing press, in addition to press-free printing. We will be exploring both modern and traditional techniques such as: botanical printing, collagraphy, linoleum relief, cyanotype, and more. You will learn whole processes from idea generation to plate-making, to ink application, and printing with both wet and dry paper methods. The possibilities are virtually endless! First-time printers and experienced artists are all welcome. All materials are included, except for specialty print paper, which can be purchased through the art store at Townsend Atelier. REGISTER HERE!
POCHOIR MEETS COLLAGRAPHY!
This 3-day workshop is a unique pairing of two very different, but very versatile printmaking techniques. The focus will be on collagraphy, making creative handmade print plates using found objects, and pochoir, handcrafting reusable stencils, for use in a variety of printmaking applications both on and off the press.
Collagraphy, is a printmaking process in which materials are glued or sealed to a rigid substrate to create handmade print plates. You will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of found objects, repurposing numerous materials into infinitely-creative designs and motifs. The plates will then be printed on the press, via a wet-paper method, which helps to highlight the unique textures and values achieved via the varied materials of both low and high relief plates.
Pochoir is the French word for stencil. Stencils, in their most basic form as pigment-resisting materials, are one of the earliest known forms of printmaking and artmaking in general (think: prints of hands-on cave walls done with blown earth pigments). In the pre-digital days of illustration & design, stencils were used to achieve rich colors and patterns, and are still a viable means of art creation for many applications. In this class, we will delve into the creation of handmade stencils from a variety of materials, and learn unique ways to apply them to your art repertoire, both as a printmaking device and for use in and with other media. REGISTER HERE!
POCHOIR MEETS COLLAGRAPHY!
This class is a unique pairing of two very different, but very versatile printmaking techniques. The focus will be on collagraphy, making creative handmade print plates using found objects, and pochoir, handcrafting reusable stencils, for use in a variety of printmaking applications both on and off the press.
Collagraphy, is a printmaking process in which materials are glued or sealed to a rigid substrate to create handmade print plates. You will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of found objects, repurposing numerous materials into infinitely-creative designs and motifs. The plates will then be printed on the press, via a wet-paper method, which helps to highlight the unique textures and values achieved via the varied materials of both low and high relief plates.
Pochoir is the French word for stencil. Stencils, in their most basic form as pigment-resisting materials, are one of the earliest known forms of printmaking and artmaking in general (think: prints of hands-on cave walls done with blown earth pigments). In the pre-digital days of illustration & design, stencils were used to achieve rich colors and patterns, and are still a viable means of art creation for many applications. In this class, we will delve into the creation of handmade stencils from a variety of materials, and learn unique ways to apply them to your art repertoire, both as a printmaking device and for use in and with other media. REGISTER HERE!
POCHOIR MEETS COLLAGRAPHY!
This class is a unique pairing of two very different, but very versatile printmaking techniques. The focus will be on collagraphy, making creative handmade print plates using found objects, and pochoir, handcrafting reusable stencils, for use in a variety of printmaking applications both on and off the press.
Collagraphy, is a printmaking process in which materials are glued or sealed to a rigid substrate to create handmade print plates. You will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of found objects, repurposing numerous materials into infinitely-creative designs and motifs. The plates will then be printed on the press, via a wet-paper method, which helps to highlight the unique textures and values achieved via the varied materials of both low and high relief plates.
Pochoir is the French word for stencil. Stencils, in their most basic form as pigment-resisting materials, are one of the earliest known forms of printmaking and artmaking in general (think: prints of hands-on cave walls done with blown earth pigments). In the pre-digital days of illustration & design, stencils were used to achieve rich colors and patterns, and are still a viable means of art creation for many applications. In this class, we will delve into the creation of handmade stencils from a variety of materials, and learn unique ways to apply them to your art repertoire, both as a printmaking device and for use in and with other media. REGISTER HERE!
GEL PLATE GENIUS
This class will be a deep dive into all things gel plate! Gel plates are extremely versatile and reusable printmaking substrates that can be used without the need for a press and are compatible with a variety of art mediums. You will learn how to make your own homemade gel plates & also use manufactured ones to explore a variety of fun experiments and applications. We will delve into printed and drawn image transfer, creating textural layers for collage applications, and making monoprints with handmade stencils, organic materials, found objects, etc., using a variety of different media. You will also learn best practices for cleaning, storage, and care of your plates.
There will be a class materials kit for this class, which will include a manufactured gel plate that you will take home, materials for the additional plate that you make in class, and acrylic sheets for plate storage. REGISTER HERE!
Drawing the Face: Creating Emotion & Drama
This began as a multi-session class: Faces, Features & Figuration (6 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on February 20, 2024), but you can now sign up for individual sessions. This class will focus on developing emotion & drama with gradation using controlled lighting: combining a sense of “real life” light & shadow with creative choice. We will be working with facial drawing techniques and explore how to translate those into more realistic portrait drawings. We will dive into the basics of facial proportion, facial feature placement and composition and tackle tricks to better “set” the features into a face. Developing mood and emotion will also be introduced. Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-drawing-faces-light-and-shadows-in-person-class-tickets-850074133617?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Plastic Possibilities: Printing Intaglio & Monotype on Plexi
🔍In this 3-session class (consecutive Wednesdays), we will explore the development of texture and value through different types of mark-making via two different printmaking techniques using acrylic printing plates and wetted paper, run through the printing press. One method we will use is dry point intaglio, employing pointed etching tools to “draw” a fixed image design from which a small edition of prints will be made. The other method will focus on exploring more painterly and gestural marks done with a brush and other tools on an open plate, to create various singular-edition monotypes. All materials will be provided. If students wish to purchase extra paper, they may do so at Townsend Atelier’s on-site store. Register Here: https://townsendatelier.com/product/plastic-possibilities-printing-intaglio-monotype-on-plexi/
Drawing the Face: It’s All in the Details
This began as a multi-session class: Faces, Features & Figuration (6 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on February 20, 2024), but you can now sign up for individual sessions. This class will focus on practicing a variety of additive and subtractive methods of value application to create more realistic textures and a sense of three-dimensionality. We will be working with facial drawing techniques and explore how to translate those into more realistic portrait drawings. We will dive into the basics of facial proportion, facial feature placement and composition and tackle tricks to better “set” the features into a face. Developing mood and emotion will also be introduced. Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-drawing-faces-creating-realistic-textures-in-person-tickets-850072759507?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Plastic Possibilities: Printing Intaglio & Monotype on Plexi
In this 3-session class (consecutive Wednesdays), we will explore the development of texture and value through different types of mark-making via two different printmaking techniques using acrylic printing plates and wetted paper, run through the printing press. One method we will use is dry point intaglio, employing pointed etching tools to “draw” a fixed image design from which a small edition of prints will be made. The other method will focus on exploring more painterly and gestural marks done with a brush and other tools on an open plate, to create various singular-edition monotypes. All materials will be provided. If students wish to purchase extra paper, they may do so at Townsend Atelier’s on-site store. Register Here: https://townsendatelier.com/product/plastic-possibilities-printing-intaglio-monotype-on-plexi/
Drawing the Face:Taking a Closer Look
This began as a multi-session class: Faces, Features & Figuration (6 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on February 20, 2024), but you can now sign up for individual sessions. This class will focus on honing in on the shapes of your individual features and better develop your personal likeness through contour drawing. We will be working with facial drawing techniques and explore how to translate those into more realistic portrait drawings. We will dive into the basics of facial proportion, facial feature placement and composition and tackle tricks to better “set” the features into a face. Developing mood and emotion will also be introduced. Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-drawing-faces-focusing-on-the-features-in-person-tickets-850072278067?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Plastic Possibilities: Printing Intaglio & Monotype on Plexi
In this 3-session class (consecutive Wednesdays), we will explore the development of texture and value through different types of mark-making via two different printmaking techniques using acrylic printing plates and wetted paper, run through the printing press. One method we will use is dry point intaglio, employing pointed etching tools to “draw” a fixed image design from which a small edition of prints will be made. The other method will focus on exploring more painterly and gestural marks done with a brush and other tools on an open plate, to create various singular-edition monotypes. All materials will be provided. If students wish to purchase extra paper, they may do so at Townsend Atelier’s on-site store. Register Here: https://townsendatelier.com/product/plastic-possibilities-printing-intaglio-monotype-on-plexi/
Drawing the Face: Focusing on the Self-Portrait
This began as a multi-session course: Faces, Features & Figuration (6 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on February 20, 2024), but you can now sign up for individual sessions. This class will focus on the self-portrait, working from your mirror-image to map your own facial features. We will be working with facial drawing techniques and explore how to translate those into more realistic portrait drawings. We will dive into the basics of facial proportion, facial feature placement and composition and tackle tricks to better “set” the features into a face. Developing mood and emotion will also be introduced. Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-drawing-faces-the-self-portrait-in-person-class-tickets-850071636147?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Drawing the Face: Mapping the Face
This began as a multi-session course: Faces, Features & Figuration (6 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on February 20, 2024), but you can now sign up for individual sessions. This class will focus on learning proper proportions and placement of features. We will be working with facial drawing techniques and explore how to translate those into more realistic portrait drawings. We will dive into the basics of facial proportion, facial feature placement and composition and tackle tricks to better “set” the features into a face. Developing mood and emotion will also be introduced. Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-drawing-faces-mapping-the-face-in-person-class-tickets-850014214397?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Introduction+to+Drawing+Faces%3A+Mapping+the+Face+-+IN-PERSON+CLASS&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&utm_experiment=follow_template.B
DRAWING: FACES, FEATURES & FIGURATION
In this multi-session class (6 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on February 20, 2024), we will be working with facial drawing techniques and explore how to translate those into more realistic portrait drawings. We will dive into the basics of facial proportion, facial feature placement and composition and tackle tricks to better “set” the features into a face. Aspects of capturing the whole figure and developing mood and emotion will also be introduced. Follow this link to register: https://www.thechattery.org/classes2/2024/2/20/introduction-to-drawing
PRINTING PATTERNS ON FABRIC & PAPER
This two-day workshop will be held at Townsend Atelier, in Chattanooga, TN. We will be creating our own series of “mini” relief blocks by carving both linoleum and erasers. We will then use our relief blocks and various colors of ink to create repeat patterns on fabric and/or paper. You will be taken through the process of creating, carving, printing, (and potentially heat-setting) your designs. To register follow this link!
PRINTING PATTERNS ON FABRIC & PAPER
This two-day workshop will be held at Townsend Atelier, in Chattanooga, TN. We will be creating our own series of “mini” relief blocks by carving both linoleum and erasers. We will then use our relief blocks and various colors of ink to create repeat patterns on fabric and/or paper. You will be taken through the process of creating, carving, printing, (and potentially heat-setting) your designs. To register follow this link!
SYNTHESIZE: SHAPE, SURFACE, SATURATION
This is a 4-person exhibit opening on November 3 at The Emporium Center in Knoxville TN via the Arts & Culture Alliance, featuring the work of Jan Burleson (oil paintings), Kelly Spell (quilts), Carl Gombert (mixed media), and myself (alternative printmaking processes). All of our work relates in our focus on shape and color. The exhibit runs through November 25. You can view the work through the online store here: (https://www.knoxalliance.store/product-category/synthesize/)
CREATIVE CYANOTYPES
IN-PERSON CLASS @ THE CHATTERY, IN CHATTANOOGA, TN. LINK TO REGISTER In this one-time workshop, you will be guided through a fun & user-friendly artmaking technique that dates back to the 1800s and relates to both photography and printmaking!
Using the power of the sun, water, chemistry and a few other items, you will have the opportunity to create unique one-of-a-kind vibrant blue artworks on paper and/or fabric. We will experiment with creative compositions from both found materials and your own cut-paper designs.
All materials will be provided, but participants should think about bringing a variety of found items from home to help elevate the possibilities! (Materials that are flat or nearly flat are easiest to use, but slightly 3D items can also be used. All items can be transparent or opaque. but results are more effective & interesting if they are somewhat transparent or are composed of positive and negative spaces, shapes, and/or patterns.)
Printmaking Boot Camp
Monday, June 5 through Friday June 9 10:00am-3pm
Join us for a week-long comprehensive printmaking boot camp where you will get to learn a wide variety of printmaking techniques using the printing press at Townsend Atelier. We will be exploring traditional techniques that have been translated to using more modern materials, such as intaglio, collagraphy, relief printing, and more! You will learn whole processes from idea generation to plate-making, to ink application, and printing with both wet and dry paper methods. The possibilities are virtually endless! First-time printers and experienced artists are all welcome. All materials are included, except for print paper, which can be purchased through the art store at Townsend Atelier. There will be a lunch break each day. Lunch is on your own. Link to register: Townsend Atelier
Mixed Media Monoprinting
Experiment with all kinds of Monoprinting, Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm at Townsend Atelier in Chattanooga, TN!
Draw Me Closer: Intro to Drawing Class
Join me for a 1 x per week/ 5 wk. drawing course at The Chattery, Chattanooga TN.!
Relief Printing on Fabric: Kitchen Edition
In this in-person class, I will guide you through the process of carving your own linoleum relief block and hand-printing your own set of kitchen tea towels! Consecutive Sundays! May 15 & 22nd, 2022 Secure your spot, via the direct link: at Townsend Atelier, in Chattanooga, TN.
Relief Printing on Fabric: Kitchen Edition
In this in-person class, I will guide you through the process of carving your own linoleum relief block and hand-printing your own set of kitchen tea towels! Consecutive Sundays! May 15 & 22nd, 2022 Secure your spot, via the direct link: at Townsend Atelier, in Chattanooga, TN.
Arts in the Airport 2021
The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) present a semi-annual exhibition entitled “Arts in the Airport”. This juried exhibition was developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. You can see my piece, entitled “Bring on the Dancing Horses,” along with 48 other works from lots of great artists!
You can purchase works from the show here: https://www.knoxalliance.store/product-category/airport-24/
4 Bridges Arts Festival
An essential part of Chattanooga’s creative capital, 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) will return to a live event April 16-18, 2021. The 4 Bridges Arts Festival has cultivated and inspired an appreciation for the visual arts by creating opportunities for exchange between working artists and the public. The highly-anticipated, 4BAF is a juried art show that attracts visual artists from across the country was ranked in the top 20 fine art festivals in country. The festival showcases the distinctive talents of 120 artists and offer $20,000+ in cash awards. The 2021 festival will feature the artists selected by the 2020 jury panel which was canceled due to COVID-19.
For more info., go to AVA’s website: https://www.avarts.org/about-4baf1
At Face Value: Drawing Faces Part II
In this online class, we will be taking a closer look at what makes a portrait drawing more realistic by honing in on individual facial features and using shapes, shadows and light to make them “pop.”
This class is perfect for anyone who took the “Face” Your Fears class (if you didn’t, you can pay to take the webinar here), or anyone who wants to practice using “value” (shadows and light) to make their portraits look more natural. You will be basing your drawing on observations of your own face. For the sake of time, it would be very helpful to have already drawn a basic contour drawing of your own face with features laid out, to work into. However, if you are starting from scratch, you can follow along and practice a more-fully realized drawing later on your own. All you need is some paper, a pencil, an eraser, a direct, positional light source and access to your own face via a mirror.
This class is open to a variety of ages & levels but is ideal for those who have experience with drawing faces and want a slightly more advanced approach. There will be opportunities for you to submit questions throughout, and a chance to show off your work at the end (if you choose)!
Take yourself at face value; you’ll be so glad that you did!
Supplies: Pencil(s), eraser, paper or sketchbook, a positional lamp, blending stomp/ tortillon OR Qtips (for blending), a small piece of any grit sandpaper (optional), flashlight, or other light source, positional mirror (larger than 5” x 7” but 8” x 10”-11” x 14” is ideal- that can be placed in front of you, next to your computer)
Optional Pre-Class Homework: (using a mirror to create) An observational contour (basic line) drawing of your face, with little to no “shading” that can be added to/worked on in the class.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.thechattery.org/classes2/2021/3/23/at-face-value-drawing-faces-part-ii
"Face" Your Fears: An Introduction to Drawing Faces
Purchase tickets for this online instructional class through this link:
Have you been working on your drawing skills but are intimidated by the thought of drawing faces? In this “live” online class, we will be examining typical proportions for laying out an adult facial portrait, and discussing how those size relationships are affected by various facial gestures. I will be guiding you through some steps and offering tips and techniques for making more realistic drawings based on your observations of your own face. All you need is some paper, a pencil, an eraser, and access to your own face via a mirror. This class is open to a variety of age levels and is geared toward beginners. There will be opportunities for you to submit questions throughout, and a chance to show off your work at the end (if you choose)! Face your drawing fears! You’ll be so glad that you did!
Supplies needed: Pencil(s), eraser, paper or sketchbook, ruler or straight-edge, a positionable mirror (larger than 5” x 7” but 8” x 10”-11” x 14” is ideal- that can be placed in front of you, next to your computer or other device)
Optional (but recommended) Supplies: washable or dry erase marker, paper towel
National Juried Show 2021
February 5-26, 2021
National Juried Exhibition of 2021
Opening reception: Friday, February 5, 5:00-8:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present its 15th annual National Juried Exhibition, a new exhibition featuring selected works from 45 artists throughout the region. The National Juried Exhibition was developed in 2006 to provide a forum for artists to compete on a regional scale and display their highest quality work. The exhibition encompasses all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists working in a variety of media such as photography, acrylic, pencil, fibers, oil, paper, and more. Over $1,000 in cash awards will be announced at a brief awards ceremony at 6:00 PM on February 5. Visit the website to purchase work or for more information https://www.knoxalliance.com/national-juried-exhibition-of-2021/
All About Color
For More information about the Arts at Erlanger program, as well as current and upcoming shows, visit:
https://www.erlanger.org/about-us/arts-at-erlanger/arts-at-erlanger
Scenic City Collection 2021
Due to Covid-19, the original large-scale annual outdoor 4 Bridges Arts Festival put on by AVA https://www.avarts.org/ in Chattanooga, TN that was supposed to occur in April of 2020, got cancelled and moved to an online format in September of 2020. This exhibit highlights the work of the local artists who participated in that online show, and who will be featured in the upcoming 4 Bridges Festival in April 2021. The work is arranged like “mini booths” by artist. I will have 12 pieces for sale in this show, which runs January 8-February 19, 2021.
Member’s Salon Show
I have two small works in the Member’s Salon Show at AVA (Association for Visual Arts) on view through Dec. 22
Arts in the Airport
My piece, entitled “Fables of the Reconstruction” is in the juried Arts in the Airport exhibit at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, TN from October 28, 2020 through April 2021. The piece is available for purchase through the Arts & Culture Alliance in Knoxville, TN’s website, here: https://www.knoxalliance.store/product/fables-of-the-reconstruction/
The Last Four Years: An Art Show
This is a free one-night-only art opening in the upstairs galleries of the beautiful St. Elmo Fire Hall, featuring printmaking work created during the last four years by Carrie Pendergrass. Also featured will be quilts created by special guest artist, Farron Kilburn.
On the main floor, an exclusive pop up bar will be available featuring for-purchase speciality cocktails inspired by some of the artwork, the genius stylings of the one-and-only Emerson Burch. There will also be complimentary coffee, water, and light refreshments.
All guests will be required to wear a mask, and social distancing will be respected in the gallery and throughout the Firehall space. Please exercise patience as we will be limiting the numbers of visitors in the exhibition space throughout the evening.
**If you are unable to attend and would like a private showing, please contact Maria @ (423) 255-8086 or
west44thst.artcenter@gmail.com **
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Images Re-imagined
Images Re-imagined (Image Transfer with Gel Plates) September 29, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Get Your tix for this event here: https://www.thechattery.org/events/introduction-to-gel-plate-printing-3-part-online-class
In this live virtual companion Gel plate printing class, we will go through a few different procedures to transfer and manipulate images to further expand your repertoire with Gel plate printing techniques. I will offer tips and tricks for incorporating your own interesting textures and motifs with found imagery. We will be using various relief, resist, and reductive processes to create unique works. You will have the opportunity to ask questions & share some of your creations with others in the class, if you’d like. No experience is necessary and only a desire to experiment and have fun is required☺
Materials Needed: Gel plate (any size, any brand* or homemade- *teacher preferred brand is “Gelli”), various acrylic colors, a brayer (soft rubber or hard), a spray bottle w/ water, paper towels, blank paper, glossy magazine pages, scissors, blank paper
Optional items: paintbrushes (various size(s), cotton swabs, stencils, lightweight flat found objects, sponge, painters’ tape, parchment or freezer paper