{"product_id":"botanical-gel-printing","title":"Gel Plate Printing Workshop — Botanicals","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIn-Person Gel Printing Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍\u003cstrong\u003eUtrecht\u003c\/strong\u003e • Taught in English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕒 \u003cstrong\u003eThree-hour workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e • No experience necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpcoming dates below\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose a date that fits your schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eSmall groups • All materials provided • Beginners welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Is Gel Printing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGel printing is a fast, intuitive printmaking process that rewards curiosity over precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s one of those rare techniques that feels almost impossible to do “wrong.” Using a soft gel plate, simple tools, and acrylic paint, we’ll create impressions of leaves, stems, flowers, and natural forms, and transform them into surprising and beautiful prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is playful artmaking at its most pure. The gel printing process encourages experimentation and embraces unexpected results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat You'll Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll explore how shape, pressure, and negative space interact on the gel plate. Some prints will be delicate and detailed; others more impressionistic. There is something quietly relaxing about working with botanical forms. A single branch or leaf often reveals a surprising softness and unexpected beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll also explore color combinations, learning what colors pop and which are more calming. You’ll instinctively find your own style. Gel prints can be dreamy, or wild, or somewhere in-between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's fast — you’ll be able to try ideas, adjust them, and discover new directions without getting stuck or overthinking. You’ll make many prints in a short time and leave the class with finished work in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEveryone! The gel printing process is equally welcoming to people who have never made a print before and to experienced artists looking to loosen up, recharge, or explore new ideas. Many students are surprised by how accomplished their prints feel, even on the first pull of the paper off the gel plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a great experience for groups, families, kids, parties, team building, and a creative day out with friends. You'll experience impromptu collaborations, and hear cheers when prints are lifted, and \"I want to try that!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis class can be taken on its own or combined with the gel printing textures class to create even more complex and original artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease note that my classes are taught in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat You’ll Take Away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eA relaxed, restorative creative experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMultiple finished gel prints to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eA clear understanding of the basic gel printing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eInspiration for further exploration (you won't want to stop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eGuidance on simple ways to continue gel printing at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eA renewed sense of creativity from working alongside others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eA conviction that playing with art is fun, fantastic and necessary!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Your Instructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eMare Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an artist and educator based in Utrecht. She teaches art workshops through the Volksuniversiteit and at community art programs at Griftpark, and designs her workshops to be spaces where curiosity comes first and experience isn’t required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Three, Get One Free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you sign up \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003efour students\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you'll only have to pay for three! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour discount will be applied automatically at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e (If students are registering and paying separately, please contact me at marewilsonstudio@gmail.com to receive your 4 for 3 discount.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach gel plate workshop is limited to a small number of participants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artfulplay","offers":[{"title":"Sunday 12 July — 1:00 - 4:00","offer_id":53521507156307,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8275\/4387\/files\/botanical-examples-1.jpg?v=1769713715","url":"https:\/\/artfulplay.nl\/products\/botanical-gel-printing","provider":"Artfulplay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}