Botanical Gelli Pad Printing Workshop

Get crafty with a gelli pad in this print making workshop in Leicester!



2 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests       £12

Gather Sample Materials

Gather Sample Materials

Bring some leaves and flowers along to the session or have a wander outside in the grounds of the Manor House with some scissors, to collect interesting botanical elements to print with.


Practice!

Practice

Have a go at different ways of printing using a gelli pad and get to grips with how to use it.


Get Printing

Get Printing

Make as many as you can in the time, hone in on the colours, shapes and techniques you love. Try them in different formats. Explore, experiment. Have fun!


Try Different Things

Try Different Things

Explore a range of different techniques including using stencils and stamps. Guidance on hand if you need it!


Ready to Go

Ready to Go

Your beautiful botanical monoprints will be hung to dry then ready to take home.


This creative Gelli print making workshop in Leicester invites you to explore the versatile world of monoprinting. Using acrylic paints and a flexible Gelli Press, you’ll spend the session experimenting with colours and textures to create a stunning range of botanical-themed prints.
This is a beginner-friendly experience and perfect for all skill levels. There are no mistakes in monoprinting, only unique layers, and you'll receive 1:1 support and encouragement throughout the entire process to help you find your creative flow!
What to expect:
  • Create a range of unique, botanical-themed monoprints using a flexible Gelli Press pad.
  • Experiment with a variety of professional techniques including layering, stencilling, and stamping.
  • Use acrylic paints to create prints in whichever colours you choose.
  • Receive dedicated 1:1 support and guidance to help you master direct transfers and textures.
  • Use natural elements by using provided materials or your own fresh and dried plant samples.
  • Work in a relaxed, supportive environment.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a beautiful collection of original prints to take home. Whether you choose to frame them, turn them into bespoke greeting cards, or use them in your scrapbooking projects, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to keep printing.
Free parking at the venue.
Please note, the venue room may be upstairs and there is no lift. If you require wheelchair access, please contact Liz before making the booking and she will try to accomodate you.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 8 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
A range of finished artworks.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

Manor House, Haddenham Road, Leicester

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Feelmorelove Boutique
Feelmorelove Boutique

female Women-owned

I have always been a dedicated artist and maker, so learning how to share my skills and inspire others through teaching was a natural step for me. With a BA in Graphic Design, an MA in Fine Art, and a PGCE in the Lifelong Learning sector, alongside 15 years’ experience teaching all ages and abilities across three countries, I am well equipped to deliver all sorts of engaging and exciting craft classes to every audience. I have taught creative craft to children aged 4-19 with autism at a special school and taught adults in community settings, including for Melton Borough Council and Leicester City Council. I’ve taught English as a foreign language (using craft activities to support learning) to babies aged 1-3 in Vietnam (they called these classes ‘Baby Einstein’!). I’ve delivered drop-in beading workshops at festivals and taught printmaking to a group of PhD students at the University of Leicester. I’ve also provided children and teenage birthday parties in polymer clay charm making. I’ve taught catch-up art & design classes to college students after the pandemic. I’ve even taught English to Chinese children online! I just really, really love teaching! I’ve been working in polymer clay for nearly 20 years. I was inspired by my mum who used to make me clay meals for my Sylvanian Families when I was little. By the time I got to university, I realized I couldn’t buy the kind of jewellery I wanted to wear, so I started making my own. Fast forward 5 years and I was just finishing my master's course. A friend who had recently graduated from fashion design asked me if I would like to set up a pop-up shop with her, selling our handmade goods. We did it for 6 months, and it was a success. My handmade jewellery was very popular. After that, I got a start-up grant from De Montfort University to create my own brand for my handmade jewellery – Feelmorelove Boutique. I’ve been running my shop on Etsy ever since. However, my skills range from handmade jewellery to print, paper crafts, handmade books, and even sculpture, painting… I can help you to learn many different skills. I often teach at Charnwood Arts in Loughborough. I am also the founder of Insecta Collective CIC. We run arts and nature activities across Leicester City, including workshops for children and international open call exhibitions. Follow us online for more!

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