Lesley and Avrils gelliplate session 6th February 2025

11 members came today for the workshop, all ready and eager for the challenge. Lesley demonstrated the use of the Gellie plate and gave instructions on how to use it and things to do with the prints. Here are her crib notes  

Lesley printed some Gelli prints before they had been cut up and  collaged.

The first one is Lesley's when she cleared her roller on a scrap of paper, the second one is Sandra's who enjoyed the technique and is thinking of getting a Gelli plate. The third one is Hannah's experiments using a very interesting roller that can change shapes by moving the wheels in different orders. 

Lesley made a very striking picture using special paper given to her as a present and Harriet's tiger looked good with the sage leaves breaking up the background and shinny leaves concealing him.  Sally L made some impressive marks using deli paper.

Ian and Josie were very adventurous and used charcoal to make an impression on the plate and then add colour, the top row is Ian's, he enjoyed discovering new and easy ways to create, sorry they are a bit blurred (do not what happened to my photo Ian).
​Josies are the two at the bottom. I think  the technique works well.

Jackie was kind enough to show me the notes of a previous workshop

Jackie used deli paper effectively and incorporated the home made stencils 

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Sally T sent these as she had to leave earlier today but said she enjoyed the session

Frances sent this e mail
​Not a jungle per se but my barn owl seems to be emerging from a ‘jungle ‘ of ferns!
I have added some ink and Sennelier 3D liner. An enjoyable day, thank you both.

Avril's attempts for today, on the photo the light looks like cloth instead of a light haze

Carolyn has sent this  InkTense blended drawing of her autumn crocuses.

The blogger next week is Sally and we can look forward to Sandra's session