Botanical Monoprinting & Collage

$495.00
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IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

  • For ages 16 to adult - BEGINNER skill level

  • Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)

  • Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm

  • This course has an extra materials cost of $40

  • Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.

This exciting course follows the process of using a commercial gelli plate to create colourful backgrounds, botanical prints and multilayered images on paper.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

  • For ages 16 to adult - BEGINNER skill level

  • Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)

  • Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm

  • This course has an extra materials cost of $40

  • Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.

This exciting course follows the process of using a commercial gelli plate to create colourful backgrounds, botanical prints and multilayered images on paper.

 

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YOUR COURSE TUTOR

Gillian Jackson

I am a retired teacher with over 40 years experience teaching primary and secondary students.

The last 8 years of my career I taught art across the school. Since retiring I have moved from Canberra to Mitchells Island to set up a studio with a view to teaching primary students during school holiday breaks. I have a Diploma in Visual art from Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) and an Advanced Diploma in Creative Product Design (CIT).

I have participated in 4 major exhibitions in Canberra at M16 and Belconnen Art Centre in the last 6 years. Two of my major exhibitions included monoprints using various techniques on a gel plate. My solo exhibitions 'Shed' and 'F103' were also well received.

I have been involved in holiday art programs for 5 years where I taught full day, topic focussed courses to students K-6 including such subjects as Eric Carl collages, Picasso Heads, Cartooning, Steampunk and Escher.

Since moving to Mitchells Island I have involved myself in a short exhibition in Taree with local artists, attend classes with a local artist and joined a sketching group. My first degrees are in Mathematics and I have a Masters in Educational Leadership.

 

  • The prints will be used to create art cards, mini abstract collages, journal covers and larger botanical collages.

    A demonstration of how to make your own gel plate at home, how to cut and use stencils and masks, short explanation of colour mixing and colour theory, and image transfer techniques will also be covered.

  • Please bring the following on your first day of class:

    • 2 containers of gelatine (Coles McKenzie's Gelatine powder 100g)

    • 2 bottles of Glycerine (Coles Sanofi Glycerine 200ml)

    • 1 new baking tray (Coles Cook & Dine Lamington Tray)

    • 8 small airtight containers (not glass) (for paint storage)

    • 1 roll paper towel

    • 1 pair large scissors

    • 1 pair small scissors

    • High gloss magazines (eg Vogue) (these will be cut up)

    • 3 Shopping catalogues (such as Coles or Aldi)

    • Old Phone books (if available for gluing)

    • 1 roll blue Painter's Tape (Bunnings 24mm)

    • Lead pencils

    • Eraser

    • Pencil sharpener

    • Fabric doilies (old - they will be covered in paint) (optional)

    • 2-3 glue sticks (Bostik if possible)

    • Apron

    This class has an extra materials cost of $40, which is payable directly to the tutor.

    Once you book your ticket, the tutor will be in touch to arrange payment.

    Cost includes:

    • Paint

    • Set of 10 cards with envelopes

    • A5 'roll-off' book

    • Nitrile gloves

    • 2 sheets 300gsm watercolour paper

    • A4 200 gsm water colour pad

    • Printed booklet of course

  • Suitable for all levels of expertise.

  • DAY ONE

    Demonstrations followed by experimentation by students:

    • Equipment and materials

    • Single botanical image print

    • Colour mixing and simple colour theory

    • Backgrounds and layered printing

    • Stencil and mask cutting and use

    DAY TWO

    • Homemade gelli plate Making

    • Mixed media Gelli plate Printing

    • Laser print and glossy magazine image transfer techniques

    DAY THREE

    • Recap the course so far and address questions

    • Creating art cards for use or sale

    • Creating small abstract collages using prints

    • Using prints on journal cover

    • Mixed media enhancement of prints

    DAY FOUR

    • Recap the course so far and address questions

    • Creating art cards for use or sale

    • Creating small abstract collages using prints

    • Using prints on journal cover

    • Mixed media enhancement of prints.

    DAY FIVE

    • Continue to finalise all artworks

    • Course recap, discussion and sharing

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