Play. Print. Create.

Ready to spark your creativity? Join me for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the colorful world of gelli plate printing and turn your handmade papers into a one-of-a-kind collage. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play!

  • Start with a demo: I’ll show you simple, magical printing techniques with a gelli plate.

  • Make your own papers: Experiment with color, texture, and pattern as you create a stack of beautiful prints.

  • Create a collage: I’ll guide you through creating a collage of an apple or pear using torn pieces of your printed paper.

  • Wrap up with sharing (optional): Celebrate your creativity and see the amazing variety of work from the group.

What We’ll Do.

What You’ll Take Home.

  • A 6x6 inch finished collage to frame or display where you like

  • A collection of handmade papers to keep creating with at home

  • Your own gelli plate, brayer and brush - these supplies are yours to take home

  • The joy of knowing: yes, you ARE creative!

FAQs

  • Perfect—you’re in the right place. My goal is to help you discover how fun and freeing art-making can be. You’ll leave with a finished piece you’ll feel proud of.

  • Not at all! This workshop is designed for beginners and anyone who wants to play with color, texture, and paper.

  • Just yourself! All supplies are included. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on and/or bring an apron.

    Having said that, if you want to up your game creating really interesting papers, you’re welcome to bring papers with print already on them - sheet music, old books.

  • If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full $65 refund if there is a waiting list and someone can take your place. Otherwise, you’ll receive a partial refund of $40.

  • Yes, absolutely. Just click here to contact me with your name, phone number and email address and your preferred class date.

Mixed media collage art of a red apple with a brown stem, placed on a textured green and gold background.

©Pamela Hirsch, Eve’s Apple, Acrylics, paper, 10×10 inches

  • Duration: 3 hours

  • Who it’s for: Adults, beginners welcome!

  • Supplies: Everything is provided. If you’d like to get a little fancy, bring some old printed papers (sheet music, old books) to print on.

  • Price: $65

  • Location: 1109 Western Blue Way

  • Class Size: Maximum size of 6 people. If less than 4 students register for a class, the class will be canceled and your full registration fees refunded.

  • Contact Info: 206-856-5632; pamela@pamelahirsch.com

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