Registration Deposit: $200 (includes $25 reg fee)
Balance: $400, due 5/11/25
Total cost of Workshop: $600
Dates: Thursday, July 10th – Sunday, July 13th, 2025 (9am-4pm)

Printing with a gel plate often feels like it is in the realm of magic. It is a recent addition to the artist’s toolkit and is gaining traction as an essentially painterly method that allows for multiple yet unique prints from the same plate, without a press.

This workshop is suitable for those new to monoprinting with a gel plate and/or collage, as well as experienced printmakers who wish to expand their skillset in an atmosphere of exploration and discovery.

We will start with the fundamentals of gel plate printing and then move on to various methods of resist/transfer printing including using laser prints of your own drawings or photographs. We’ll also experiment with combining multiple techniques and layers in a single-pull print, drawing on the plate with acrylic paint or coloured markers, and more.

On day three your printed papers will be employed to compose small abstract collages.
Finally, we will consider options for moving ahead with a larger collage. Jennifer will demonstrate how she mounts her collages on wood panels and prepares them for exhibiting.

We will be packing a lot into four days!

Students will need to bring a gel plate or two, paper, brayer, acrylic paints and some high quality laser prints, as well as collage supplies — a detailed supply list will be provided.

Instructor Bio
Jennifer’s journey over the last 40 years has been a blend of creating and exhibiting art, and nurturing creativity in others. She is passionate about monoprinting on a gel plate and excited to share this fascinating technique with others. She lives in Gibsons on BC’s Sunshine Coast. Join her in exploring the endless possibilities of art and unleashing your creative potential.

Instagram: @jenniferannelove23
Website: www.jenniferanneloveart.com