Class: ArtLab – Gelli Plate Printing

Explore the versatile world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on workshop focused on creating unique textured papers. Students will experiment with layering, stencils, and tools to produce a variety of patterns, textures, and color effects. These papers can then be used as the foundation for collage, journaling and other mixed media projects. This class encourages experimentation and play, making it perfect for artists of all levels looking to expand their creative toolkit.

Students must bring their own Gelli Plate; all inks, paints, and additional printing supplies are provided.

About ArtLab classes:
This class is part of our spring 2026 ArtLab series which involves two classes of paper design that will culminate in a third class of mixed media collage using all of the papers that you created. 

Graphite’s ArtLab classes are where experimentation and collaboration is encouraged, process is favored over product and methods & materials help you discover new sources of inspiration.  These classes are designed to be taken together sequentially – but you don’t have to. You can sign up for one, two or all three.

This is an explorational class for all levels – beginners to advanced – everyone is welcome to come and make art with us. Students must bring their own Gelli Plate; all inks, paints, and additional printing supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies you’d like to experiment with.

About Julie Perrine:
After taking her first pottery class in the early ’80s Julie never looked back. As a full time studio artist, she spends her time making functional and sculptural clay work that she sells out of her studio at Graphite Arts Center. She has been a teaching artist in the Edmonds and Shoreline Schools districts over the past 25 plus years and enjoys  sharing different art techniques and engaging with her students to bring out their full potential.

When: April 29, 2026 (1 evening session)
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Cost: $50
Ages: Adults 18+
Instructor: Julie Perrine
Supply List: Students must bring their own Gelli Plate – you choose the size you want to work with – the instructor is using 5″x7″; paint, ink and tools are included; What a Gelli Plate is (you don’t have to buy it here, this is just FYI) https://www.dickblick.com/products/gelli-arts-gel-printing-plates/
Did you know that Edmonds has it’s own, local, independent art supply store? You can purchase a Gelli Plate at ARTspot in Edmonds and support our local businesses.
Location: Graphite Arts Center, 202 Main St., Edmonds, WA 98020
Pre-registration required

Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Register early! If there are less than 6 people in a class, the class could get cancelled and your money will be refunded.

Questions? Contact workshops@graphiteartscenter.org