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August Art Club

  • 10880 N 32nd St. Suite 21 Phoenix AZ 85028 United States (map)
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Art Club Making Gelli prints 

There's a particular kind of magic in printmaking that comes from not quite knowing what you'll get. This month's Art Club is all about gelli printing — a monotype technique that turns garden herbs, leaves, and whatever greenery we can get our hands on into one-of-a-kind prints. No press, no fancy equipment, just a gelatin plate, some acrylic paint, and a willingness to experiment.

Here's how it works: you'll layer paint onto the gelli plate, press in herbs and foliage to create texture and negative space, then pull a print. Every impression is slightly different — the ghost prints that come after the first pull are often just as beautiful, sometimes more so. It's forgiving, fast, and surprisingly meditative once you get into a rhythm.

We'll cover the basics of monotype printing, talk through composition and color layering, and leave plenty of time to just play. By the end, you'll have a stack of prints — enough to frame, turn into cards, use as gift wrap, or tuck into a cookbook as a bookmark. No printmaking experience necessary, just curiosity and maybe a favorite herb from your garden if you've got one.

All materials included. Limited spots, so grab yours early.

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