Gel Plate Printing - Arnold Library - Adult Learning

Arnold Library, Nottingham

Date	2 - 16 July 2025
Sessions	Wednesdays: 10am - 12pm
No. sessions	3
Venue	Arnold Library, Nottingham View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £21

About this course

On this course you will learn about and explore using Gelli Plates as a printing tool. Through demonstration, personal experimentation and individual tuition you will learn different printing techniques. You will learn how to use natural objects, stencils, printed items and textured items to create small prints.

By the end of the course, you will have learnt a variety of ways to produce beautiful surface designs and patterned papers. We will use some of these prints to create gifts - such as bookmarks and tags.

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

Gain an understanding of equipment - gel plate
Explain the differences between paints available
Knowledge of Pattern theory & Formation
How to create depth to printed surface
How to create layering techniques

Resources required:

Apron or a big shirt
Gel Plate & Brayer - if you have these, otherwise a set will be provided for you to use on the course
Wet wipes
Printing Media - Fabric or Cartridge paper or Copier Paper

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING, AND
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required). As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: