Gell Print to Collage

DATES: Wednesday 7, 14, 21 October 2026

TIMES: 2 – 4:30pm 

Experiment with print and composition in this creative three-week workshop combining gel printing and collage. Using silicone printing plates, participants will explore different mono-printing techniques to create fabulous layered and textured papers.

Gel prints are a great way to introduce personal elements into artwork, while also having the impact to work as standalone prints. Participants will experiment with different techniques before developing their printed papers into a final A4 artwork or collage.

Suitable for beginners, the workshop focuses on process, experimentation and building confidence through making, encouraging a playful and exploratory approach to print, collage and image-making.

Course Outline: 

Week 1.
Introduction to gel print experimental work.

Week 2.
Create themed papers

Week 3.
Composition

Materials Provided:
All course materials provided.

Materials Required:
Notebook, pen, and an A3 folder to carry work.

Tutor Bio:

Nicolene Grigg is a creative tutor and mixed media artist with over 20 years’ experience teaching children and adults. Drawing on her background in textile design and making for fashion and interiors, her practice combines collage, intuitive processes and experimental mixed media techniques to explore creativity through play, material and personal expression.

Alongside her teaching, Nicolene continues to develop her own studio practice, creating and exhibiting work across a range of disciplines. Her workshops encourage participants to experiment freely, develop confidence and connect with their own creative voice in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. Through making, she aims to foster curiosity, creative flow and enjoyment beyond the pressures of perfection or comparison.