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Chenrezig Art Studio Workshop –
Intermediate Gel Plate Printing Workshop with Maisie-Jane
CHANGED DATE 22 March 2025 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm AEST
TECHNIQUES :
At this next Art Studio Gel-Plate Printing Workshop, Maisie Jane is going to be adding new techniques to those brought in the beginner workshops! In this workshop, suited to the intermediate or those with experience in print, we’ll go a bit deeper with our experiments with gel plate print methods, exploring monochrome, ghost prints, layering and the comparative results from different paint brands and paper. Larger plates up to A3 size will be available for those with prior experience.
Beginners are also welcome. However when you apply please state your previous printmaking experience. Then the sessions can be best prepared for the group. In these two sessions we will mostly explore techniques not covered in the basic workshops in 2024.
Everything needed for you to learn and use the process will be provided. However you may wish to pick a few botanical samples to play with. Soft smallish leaves work well. You can also bring some thin stencils.
Gel plate printing is an easy to learn art printing technique requiring no prior experience in print methods, or indeed art. It is a monoprinting process – that is every individual print is unique. This sets it apart from, for example, linocut or woodblock prints where a succession (edition) of near identical images is printed off.
The spontaneity of the method allows – indeed encourages – explorations and it is good to “expect the unexpected” when producing images. Once the basic technique is acquired many possibilities open up. Most of all it is fun!
Tuition session 10am – 12noon
12 noon- lunch option at Big Love cafe. Please book ahead at https://www.chenrezig.com.au/big-love-cafe
Extra practice time and supplementary guidance 1pm- 3pm
Dress in paint friendly clothing and come and create!
YOUR TEACHER:
Maisie-Jane is currently in her second creative period as an artist. In the late 1970s, she specialised in painting mandalas with gouache, utilising sacred geometry as a foundational design element. Her artistic repertoire also included linocut and woodblock techniques for crafting smaller pieces.
Since her artistic resurgence post-2018, Maisie-Jane has delved into a diverse range of mediums, including mixed-media on paper, acrylic on canvas, collage, digital art, and recently, gel plate printmaking. This phase of her artistry has seen her explore meta-representation and symbolism drawn from Hinduism and Buddhism. Her inspiration is deeply rooted in the natural world and draws from myth and ritual, with a special affinity for the rich artistic traditions of Bali, which she has often visited to immerse herself in her creative process.
Reconnecting with her art has provided Maisie with a renewed and open-ended avenue for her creativity, fostering an ongoing learning journey. Furthermore, it has connected her with a vibrant and inspiring artistic community both locally and internationally.
In 2023 and 2024 Maisie-Jane has taught small introductory workshops in gel-plate printing methods both in Queensland and Bali.
Tuition session 10am – 12noon
12 noon- lunch option at Big Love cafe. Please book ahead at https://www.chenrezig.com.au/big-love-cafe
Extra practice time and supplementary guidance 1pm- 3pm
In the morning session we will share the essence of the method, starting with Maisie-Jane demonstrating. Then everyone will try the technique individually. The afternoon session will allow more time for participants to experiment with the techniques learned in the morning
Everything needed for you to learn and use the process will be provided. However you may wish to pick a few botanical samples to play with. Soft smallish leaves work well. You can also bring some thin stencils.
Dress in paint friendly clothing and come and create!
How to book for the workshop:
To maximise learning, spaces are limited to 8 persons, and a firm commitment when booking is requested.
The cost of the workshop is $75 which covers the two sessions (and all materials). 30% of the cost is a donation to Chenrezig Institute for use of facilities.To book for the workshop, please click on the link at the top of this page. To book lunch see the link below. Tea and coffee making facilities are in the Art Studio.
Cancellation policies – free cancellation up to 7 days before event. 1-6 days before – 50% refund. No refunds for last day cancellations or no shows.
Lunches and Dinner at the Big Love Cafe:
A lovely vegetarian lunch is available at the Big Love cafe between 12noon- 1pm. Cost $17.50 for adults, under 12 years old $10.
Dinner also available Saturday evening 4.30pm – 6.30pm.
Simple supper for $10 or a full dinner for $23.
Book lunch online via https://chenrezig.com.au/big-love-cafe