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ESSENTIAL INFO
If you purchase a ticket for this course, all the information on this page will be emailed to you with your ticket.
👥 Suitable for: Ages 18 and up
📍 Venue: Bellingen High School (Wheelchair Accessible)
📈 Level: BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE skill level
⏰ Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am – 4pm (5 Full-Days)
🏷️ Extra costs: This course has a cost of $70 for materials
Required skills & experience
No experience required.
Learn basic print making and we progess through the week to making collage images and extend this printmaking to create larger canvases.
Supplies that will be provided by your tutor
Cost of $70 includes use of:
Gell printing class plates 5 x 7 inch and larger plates to share when we are creating larger projects. The smaller ones will be one each.
Brayer roller
Laser printer and paper for images
Papers - Wet strength tissue paper, hot pressed watercolour paper
Two canvases per person 30 x 30 & 60 x 40
One set ampint of paper per student
Amsterdam acrylics for image transfers, and more acrylics to use.
NOTE:
Supply costs will be collected by the tutor before Camp Creative.
Extra supplies available for purchase from the tutor.
Supplies that you need to bring to class
Liquitex matte medium https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/liquitex-matte-medium-237ml-ja383888, Monte Mart is also ok.
Acrylic paints - Officeworks Born brand sets are ok (not poster paint or watercolour), in a selection of colours you like.
Photo copy paper about 200 pages
Flat tray that can be used a s a palette
Palette knife
Apron
Baby wipes (water ones without oils)
An art mat that you can cut on
Scissors
Craft knife
Pencils, rubber, sharpener
A poska pen in Black and white (pc-1m bullet shaped)
The tutor will provide gelliplates, but if you wish to bring your own 5 x 7 Gelliarts or Gellpress plate is fine (note that if you bring a bigger plate there will be a higher paper costs charged). Do not bring a gelliplate that is not one of the brands above.
An old tea towel
We will be taking photos on our phone, so your phone will need that capability.
Paint brushes flat soft 1 inch brush https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/born-taklon-paste-paintbrush-35mm-jaa401422
Water container
Set of Born brushes from Officeworks (or comparable) sizes round 8, 4, and 2 https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/born-round-taklon-paintbrush-set-5-pack-jaa401428
Stabilo all pencil https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/stabilo-all-pencil-black-st0080460
Learning outcomes
Master the essential techniques of transferring paint and ink using a gelliplate.
Identify and prepare appropriate paints, inks, delicate papers, and textures for optimal print results.
Plan and layout complex visual themes that connect individual prints into large-scale artworks.
Successfully blend printmaking with traditional painting techniques, including expressive brushwork and colour mixing.
Combine prints, paint, and textures to produce complete, personalised artworks on canvas.
You will take home lots of fun printed papers.
At least two small canvases, a 12 x 12 and a 60 x 40 canvas.
COURSE PLAN
DAY ONE - Introduction & fundamentals
Learn how gelliplates work and explore essential tools, paints, and inks.
Create simple foundational prints to master the basics of transferring paint to paper.
DAY TWO - Exploring Textures & Materials
Understand material selection, utilising thin, delicate papers and found fabrics.
Experiment with building initial layers to add richness and dimension to your work.
DAY THREE - Designing for Larger Compositions
Move beyond individual prints to strategically plan larger visual layouts.
Explore how colours, shapes, and textures work together across a substrate.
DAY FOUR - Advanced Layering & Integration
Master the art of building depth by stacking multiple print layers on top of one another.
Begin integrating print elements with canvas backgrounds to establish complex compositions.
DAY FIVE - The Painting Fusion & Final Curation
Engage in a dedicated painting activity to master brush techniques, colour blending, and mark-making.
Combine painting, printing, and textures to execute and complete your final mixed media artwork.
COURSE TUTOR
Lucille van Ligten
Hi, I’m Lucy!
I am a passionate, Gold Coast-based artist and a certified trainer (Cert IV) with over 25 years of experience sharing the absolute joy of making art. For me, art isn’t just about the final piece on the wall; it is a powerful tool for building confidence, sparking curiosity, and discovering what you are truly capable of creating.
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to creativity. My absolute passion is teaching you a foundational technique—whether that’s the rich textures of Gelliplate printmaking, taking it to new levels and making artwork you are proud to hang on your wall.
“Lucy was so knowledgeable and generous with that knowledge and her time. I had so many ‘light bulb’ moments in her class and feel confident to take what I have learnt today to my practice at home. I would thoroughly recommend her class to others and look forward to participating in more of Lucy’s classes in the future.”
“Had such a great day! We arrived to the perfect cup of coffee, surrounded by Lucy’s beautiful artwork. In this hands-on workshop, we learnt about layering, colour, and texture, and came home with six of our own paintings. Already booked another class — 10/10, loved it!”
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