...is always more fun when it's shared, and never better than when it's shared with a group.
This week was the Intro to Gelli playshop at
Puffin Design, and we had a blast. With eight ladies printing like they were on fire, the studio was ablaze with colour.
They drew and printed in the paint,
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Michelle's stack |
and they covered the tables and floor with print after print.
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L to R Barb, Myrna, Therese, Anna, Michelle |
They deliberated over paint colour, texturing tools, texture templates and stencils, or just tore into it.
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L to R Therese, Sue, Michelle & Anna |
Here Barb and Myrna had me smiling at their colour coordinated clothing - did they plan that? I forgot to ask.
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Barb and Myrna |
Michelle and Sue went at it all evening in their corner,
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Michelle & Sue |
as Therese made judicious choices in colour.
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L to R Anna, Alison, Kris, Therese |
While I demoed the plastic tape lift to Kris, Therese worked double time with her colour choice.
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Win, Kris, Therese - Alison is behind the camera on this one! |
The colour for the print that Myrna is pulling will make a great base for layer two.
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Myrna pulls a print |
Alison, co-owner at Puffin, got into the act too (she was supposed to be working the gallery floor, but Gelli printing is THAT addictive).
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Alison goes to town at my demo station. |
We had a ton of fun, and really, isn't that what creativity is all about? I've a sneaking suspicion that there may be another Gelli-addicted creative or two in town as a result.
What great fun that workshop would have been ! Happy Weekend, xx
ReplyDeleteI know I had a great time, Shirley - SO can't get enough of Gelli printing! xo
DeleteWOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN time!!!!
YOU inspired me = )
Thanks, Sue - hard to be anything but inspired when there's a Gelli plate in the vicinity of the studio!
Deletelooks like you were in your element - creating more color addicts - good job
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth, Val?! There's nothing I enjoy more.
DeleteVal nailed it!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Love seeing the Puffin studio space (how perfect) turned into the workshop venue. You made a big - FUN - mess there!
It was a colourful riot, Alice, amidst the perfect studio/workshop space!
DeleteSeems you enjoyed this very much! I would really like to join such an event! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteoxo
Susi
It WAS fun, Susi - would love to see you here to join in sometime too! :D
DeleteOoo, I spotted some really cool prints! Nice, spacious studio with lots of flat surfaces - only in my dreams! The ladies seem to be so engrossed in their activity - I bet you all had a fab time!
ReplyDeleteIt's a marvellous area, and those ladies made great use of the space and supplies, didn't they?!
DeleteThese pics are so fun to see Win. Wow - what a great class and lots of productivity, for sure. FUN FUN FUN... for them and a bit of work for you but FUN too!!!!! Thanks bunches for sharing this. j.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful group, and so willing to play. :D
DeleteAbsolutely agree! You probably have started a Gelli epidemic! heehee Next it will be color piggies running wild! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is what it's all about WIn! So happy to see and hear everyone having such a wonderful art time! xo
I hope so, Jackie - it's the most wondrous tool in my studio box, right next to all those paint colours! xo
DeleteLooks like you had such a fun time. Shame I live over the water, too far to join you! Awesome prints.
ReplyDeleteYou'd be welcome any time you'd like to do a road trip, Susan! ;-)
DeleteHi Win, like Susan I would love to join you as I love Gelli printing but I am going to a workshop soon with Hels Sheridan using the melt pot which should be fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend and happy crafting, Angela x
Oooooh, haven't heard of the melt pot - I'll be watching for your post. Have fun!!! xo
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