GELLI PLATE PRINTING: VINTAGE BOTANICAL PRINTS

Create Vintage Botanical Prints with Laser-Cut Stencils & Local Plants Inspired by Sepia & Cyanotype Tones. This hands-on printmaking workshop invites participants to explore the creative process of Gelli plate printing through a vintage botanical lens. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, the session focuses on building rich, textured prints using unconventional tools, laser-cut stencils, and natural materials.
Attendees will use botanical plants sourced from the local park, combined with custom-designed laser-cut frames and stencil templates, to create prints with the nostalgic feel of sepia-toned photographs and cyanotype imagery. Through guided exploration, participants will experiment with earth-tone colour palettes, layering techniques, and creative mark-making.

Participants Will Learn To:

• Understand the basics of Gelli plate printing using alternative tools and techniques
• Pull prints directly from real botanical materials
• Incorporate laser-cut botanical stencils and vintage-style frame designs
• Mix natural pigments to recreate a sepia or cyanotype effect
• Produce a collection of unique, vintage-style prints to take home

This workshop offers a welcoming, playful environment designed to inspire creativity and connection with nature through print. Workshop tutor Vicki is a Liverpool-based artist and designer with a multidisciplinary background in printmaking, jewellery, and surface design. She is the founder of VA Studio, where she blends traditional craft techniques with contemporary processes. Vicki’s work often draws inspiration from nature and everyday materials, and she has delivered creative workshops for Tate Liverpool, Granby Workshop, and other community arts organisations. Her Gelli printing sessions are rooted in exploration, texture, and playful experimentation, making printmaking accessible to all skill levels. vatelierstudio.co.uk

Location: The Art Space, Cass Art Manchester

Date & times: Saturday 31st August 2025, 1pm - 4pm

Ages: Suitable for ages 14+, children must be accompanied by an adult

All materials provided

Tickets: £35

Please note, this workshop takes place on the lower ground floor and there is no step-free access. 

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