Gelli Plate Printing Workshop

Delve into the wonderful world of printmaking in Ellesmere Port.



2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       £35
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Join talented artist and experienced teacher Clare at her studio for two hours of creative fun. This art class is all about making prints using the Gelli plate method.
Monoprinting using a Gelli plate is simple and fun with no need for a printing press. You can create unique prints and get immediate creative satisfaction as you come away with beautiful and personal art prints handmade by you.
During this printing workshop, you will explore a variety of printmaking techniques when using the Gelli plate. Experiment with layers of colours and texture, use stencils and try out masking techniques. Each method will leave you with interesting prints and designs.
Class sizes are kept to four people to make sure everyone gets individual attention. You can also enjoy this as a group activity as you and your pals get creative side by side.
You will leave this workshop with a variety of prints produced by your own hands in this class. These can stand alone or be transformed further in mixed media DIY projects!
Please note: Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access due to a small step to enter the studio.

Upcoming dates for Gelli Plate Printing Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 7 Oct 2026, 12:09am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 7 Nov 2026 and 7 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
What you'll get
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits.
  • All the materials and tools needed to create a variety of prints to take home.
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What to bring
  • Apron (optional).
  • Something specific you would like to print with, such as pressed leaves/flowers or lace (optional).
Location

Ellesmere Port

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  • 5/5 from Angela Mandy, attended Jan 2026: Really enjoyed the workshop. Clare was a great teacher. it was very informative and well organised
  • 5/5 from Yvonne Dale, attended Dec 2025: I loved this workshop! Clare is a great teacher, everything was well planned and paced. Plenty of inspiration and resources for us to use. I'm looking forward to attending more workshops. And I'm putting a gelli plate on my Christmas list!
  • 5/5 from Beverley Walmsley, attended Dec 2025: Fabulous workshop run by Clare Cosens. Well resourced, lots of examples to inspire us and the processes clearly explained. Really enjoyable and we all came away with a range of prints. Completely hooked! Thank you Clare.
  • 5/5 from Marie de Silva, attended Jun 2025: This was a fun, well taught class and I took home some lovely pieces of work. Everything was provided and well organised. Well worth the time. Recommended.
  • 5/5 from Alexandrina Buchanan, attended Feb 2025: Class was both informative and fun. Produced some great work to take home and I now feel confident to try out the technique on my own. Teacher was lovely.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: What a great class. Clare was really lovely and we all had a great time with one to one attention. I was a complete novice and came away with some great prints and a passion for doing more! Thank you Clare, I will be back!
  • 5/5 from Sue Smith, attended Sep 2024: I booked the session for a birthday present for a friend. We came along as a group of three friends. The teacher was friendly, informative and knew what she was doing. The materials were good quality. The space worked well. I came away inspired and feeling confident that I could continue Gelli printing at home. Would love to do more workshops with Claire.
  • 5/5 from Jen Haughton, attended Jul 2024: Such a lovely afternoon, we loved learning and experimenting with the Gelli plate process. Clare made us feel so welcome in her beautiful studio. Fantastic resources and demonstrations then we all created some beautiful art work. Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Katherine Haswell, attended Jun 2024: My lovely friends bought me a ClassBento voucher for my birthday and I decided to redeem it on Clare's Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing. What a great decision it was! Clare was very knowledgeable and delivered the class very smoothly and with infectious enthusiasm. We started with a hot drink and biscuits were offered throughout. Gelli Plate Printing is a fab workshop as there are so many options to get creative and combine the different materials on offer. Printing textures from random everyday objects and then details from stencils or botanicals, possibilities were endless! Really enjoyable 2 hours and keen to try out more of Clare's workshops in her little studio.
  • 5/5 from Perpetua C Jones, attended Jun 2024: From start to finish this was an excellent workshop. Clare was friendly and approachable and also very knowledgeable. Her instructions were clear and she was always encouraging. In 2 hours I learnt so much about gelli printing using different techniques. There was a large range of paints and materials to use. I will book again.
  • 5/5 from Margaret Gordon, attended May 2024: I bought this course as a birthday present for my best friend and we both attended. Our teacher, Clare Cosens, was brilliant! She gave clear guidance and instruction together with helpful information on where we could purchase the equipment if we wanted to take this craft further. The venue was perfect and we were greeted on arrival with a cuppa. All materials were provided and we learned all the techniques to get us on our way, as well as the ‘do’s and don’ts’. The class was excellent value for money and I would recommend it to anyone looking to try something new. My friend and I loved everything about the course - we had such an enjoyable afternoon, and made new friends!
  • 5/5 from Anne Clements, attended Apr 2024: Clare was an excellent tutor, well prepared and generous. Small group so plenty of personal attention.
  • 5/5 from Andrea McCloskey, attended Mar 2024: Clare was brilliant … took us through step by step to show the process of Gelli printing and different techniques that could be used to produce different outcomes. Thank you Clare we really enjoyed the class and have already started to follow you on social to make sure we don’t miss out on other classes. Thanks Rie & Kim
Your teacher

Clare Cosens Designs
Clare Cosens Designs

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Clare is a surface pattern designer and printmaker based in the UK who delivers creative workshops from her home studio in Cheshire. Clare has over 15 years of teaching experience in the FE sector and has recently made the leap to create her own home wear range and deliver workshops full time.
Being inspired by nature means Clare can’t resist collecting plants and beach combing while on family walks with Bobby, the Bichon Frise, who is rather famous with the locals and known as ‘no-eye Bob’ (yes, he has no eyes!).
Clare has a passion for creating and printing designs beginning with one-off gelli plate prints, which are then layered using digital techniques to form final designs.

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