{"product_id":"260526-26th-30th-may-2026-summer-school-botanical-gelli-plate-printing-a-5-day-creative-path","title":"260526|26th - 30th May 2026|Summer School: Botanical Gelli Plate Printing, a 5-day creative path","description":"\u003ctable class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 27%;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeicester Print Workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"time\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuesday 26th - Saturday 30th May 2026\u003cbr\u003e10.00am - 4.00pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSu France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exploration of botanical printing using gelli plates, suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Emphasis on playful experimentation, plant selection, how to forage responsibly, taking joy from the process and creating finished pieces including collages and\/or a concertina book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1: Introduction and Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Welcome and safety briefing\u003cbr\u003e- Introduction to gelli plate printing\u003cbr\u003e- Mixed media introduction with pigment sticks\u003cbr\u003e- Understanding plant characteristics for printing\u003cbr\u003e- Basic techniques demonstration\u003cbr\u003e- Plant material selection walk\u003cbr\u003e- Initial experimentation with simple leaves\u003cbr\u003e- Single-layer prints\u003cbr\u003e- Ghost prints introduction\u003cbr\u003e- End of day reflection \/ display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2: Developing Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Local plant collecting expedition\u003cbr\u003e- Layering techniques introduction\u003cbr\u003e- Detail pulls with botanical elements\u003cbr\u003e- Combining prints\u003cbr\u003e- Creating textured backgrounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3: Creative Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Developing layering techniques\u003cbr\u003e- Combining different botanical elements\u003cbr\u003e- Colour theory- creating a cohesive project piece\u003cbr\u003e- Integrating stamps \/ other media\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Personal project ideas\u003cbr\u003e- Mark-making tools\/ stencils exploration\u003cbr\u003e- Building a collection of prints\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4: Project Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Collage techniques with printed elements\u003cbr\u003e- adding work to a mount \u003cbr\u003e- Starting personal projects\u003cbr\u003e- Advanced mixed media techniques\u003cbr\u003e- Concertina book structure introduction\u003cbr\u003e- Creating specific prints for book pages\u003cbr\u003e- Continued project work\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5: Finishing Presentation reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Completing personal projects\u003cbr\u003e- Final details and refinements\u003cbr\u003e- Mount work preparation\u003cbr\u003e- Project completion\u003cbr\u003e- Group - Celebration and reflection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Structure Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Each day begins with a demonstration\/ example sharing\u003cbr\u003e- Regular breaks for reflection and discussion\u003cbr\u003e- Flexible working time to accommodate different paces\u003cbr\u003e- Individual guidance throughout\u003cbr\u003e- Daily clean-up and material maintenance instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonoprint offers printmakers a rich variety of ways of adding layers of colour and tone to works on paper - to either create new images or to develop existing works.\u003cbr\u003eParticipants are encouraged to bring along their own fresh plant material (from Tuesday onwards) which they wish to use, or to just arrive with curiosity as there will be many plants provided. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSu France is a Lincolnshire-based artist whose work celebrates the beauty of rural life. Working with foraged botanicals, earth pigments, and vintage threads, she creates prints and textile pieces that capture how she feels about her place in the natural world. Her practice includes stitch work on linen, the use of locally sourced pigments muted, earthy colours, Gelli plate printing and collagraph prints, where she explores her love of ceramics and the idea of imperfection and the mend.\u003cbr\u003eDrawing inspiration from her surroundings, Su combines traditional techniques with playful experimentation. She's passionate about sharing her methods through workshops, helping others discover their own creativity through accessible approaches to printmaking and natural materials. Her work emphasizes the connection between art and the wild, finding beauty in the simple patterns and textures of the natural world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeicester Print Workshop \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBookings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can book online here by credit \/ debit card or Paypal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelephone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). Call us on 0116 251 4174.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn person:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCall in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) \u003c\/span\u003eto book and pay by card, cash or cheque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-course information:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. 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