Cass Art Liverpool: Vintage Botanical Gelli Print Workshop

Join a hands-on printmaking workshop led by Vicki from VA Studio and explore the creative process of Gelli plate printing through a vintage botanical lens. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, the session focuses on building rich, textured prints using unconventional tools, laser-cut stencils, and natural materials.

Use botanical plants sourced from the local park, combined with custom-designed laser-cut frames and stencil templates, to create prints with the nostalgic feel of sepia-toned photographs and cyanotype imagery. Through guided exploration, experiment with earth-tone color palettes, layering techniques, and creative mark-making.

Learn to understand the basics of Gelli plate printing using alternative tools and techniques, pull prints directly from real botanical materials, incorporate laser-cut stencils and vintage-style frame designs, and mix slow-drying acrylics to recreate a sepia or cyanotype effect. Produce a collection of unique, vintage-style prints to take home.