Gelli Printing 101

Play. Be Surprised. Create.

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Gel Plates Meet Color Theory: A Master Course for Gelli Lovers

Master Color Theory without a PHD :)

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Gilded Impressions: 25+ Gelli Printing Techniques for Luxe Decorative Papers

Explore 25+ techniques ideal for collage, journaling, and mixed media—each rich enough to inspire entire sessions. One of the biggest frustrations as a mixed-media artist is finding the perfect decorative paper—except it's in the wrong colors. You love the texture and finish, but it doesn’t fit your style or project. That’s where making your own papers becomes magical. You control the palette to match your aesthetic, add your unique marks and textures, and create materials that truly reflect your artistic voice. These papers aren’t just backgrounds—they carry the mood, message, and meaning of your work. Handmade decorative papers are essential in collage, journaling, bookmaking, and more—and one of the most rewarding parts of the creative process.

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Gelli Printing Tutorial: Creating Unique Layered Gel Prints with Everyday Items

This workshop is based on taking found objects, studio cleanup items we would normally trash or get rid of, and dollar store finds, and transforming them into tools for creating marks and interesting patterns in the paints on our gel plate. These techniques will turn simple materials into amazing decorative papers to be used for collage, book arts, junk journaling, and more.

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Tataki Zome: Dye-less Botanical Stamping x Gelli Printing x Collage

A mixed media Art tutorial mashup. Learn the ancient Japanese leaf stamping technique, Tataki Zome, that delivers beautiful botanical prints with no dye, ink or paint. Turn those prints into etheric old world works of art on the gel plate using a mystery product. & finish the lesson with a mixed media collage tutorial!

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Eco Staining on Paper and Fabrics Master Class

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Intuitive Scripting 1.0

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Intuitive Scripting 2.0

Mastering Ink and Brush ~ 6 sessions

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Mini Intuitive Scripting Session: Enso Circle

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The Secrets of Coded Scripts: A Mini Workshop with Robyn McClendon

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Coded Language Master Class

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Hearth Codes

A four week journey into Ancient Symbols and Scroll Making as a part of the Intuitive Script in the tradition of the Sacred Feminine

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The Art of Visual Storytelling - Field Notes Style Collage Tutorial

Building a Theme & Storyline: We’ll start developing a theme and storyline for your book. Next we will go through the process of sorting through your papers, photos, and treasures. I’ll show you how to balance visual and conceptual harmony to make each page meaningful. There will be a color theory crash lesson where you will learn to choose a palette that complements your theme. You’ll experiment with dyeing and eco staining papers to create a cohesive, personalized look. I’ll share why certain elements are chosen or eliminated to create a cohesive story. you’ll understand how to make thoughtful choices that align beautifully with your intended theme. You’ll learn techniques for achieving an authentic aged appearance, enhancing the emotive connection and evoking a sense that your artwork originates from a time or place long past. By the end, you’ll have the skills to create collages that not only resonate with viewers but also tell a rich story.

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The Art of Visual Storytelling: Portraiture Collage and Mail Art Collage Tutorial

This course explores photo collage and mail art. It is the second in the “art of visual storytelling” series. I will teach photo collage and mail art through the theme of “my funny valentine.” Participants will learn how to create portraiture collages from elements of magazine clippings while exploring realism and abstract art. Your portraiture can be a self portrait, a muse, a lover, a loved one etc. the goal is learning how to execute a theme and understanding how to overcome challenges associated with collaging.

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The Five Elements x Five Directions Collage Course - Color Theory Through Anthropology & Symbolism

Across cultures, the five elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air, & Space—shape spiritual traditions & art. This course explores these forces through collage, using color & composition to create personal narratives. Move beyond Western color theory, learn how color meanings shift across cultures. Red may symbolize passion in one tradition or mourning in another. By exploring these perspectives, artists develop a deeper sensitivity to color’s role in storytelling. Each element holds distinct qualities: Earth yellow represents stability, Water blue reflects emotion, Fire red signifies transformation, Air green embodies renewal, and Space black represents the unknown. These energies appear in traditions worldwide, from Navajo sand paintings to Mayan geometry. Through guided exercises, participants create mandalas using found images and textures, blending structure & spontaneity.

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Tamashi Collage Masterclass: Boro Style Collage

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Collage 2024: Intuitive Collage - Using Up Our Paper Fodder

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Collage 2024: Intuitive Scripting + Mail Art

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Innovative Book Structures -Intermediate

Part 2 of the innovative book arts series that will cover one now sew book and one sewn book, no needle required. Book 1 Small Black & White Book : A concertina style In this tutorial I will show you a new take on the concertina book format. My unique twist will give the effect of a traditional western bound book where the pages open left to right versus in the folded style. This tutorial will also include the process of me staining the book covers! Book 2 Envelope Book ​: A great introduction to hand sewn book structures. This book does not require a needle so it is perfect for beginners. You will learn to achieve a beautiful slip not stitch using wax thread that resembles the coptic stitch. You can use any style envelops including standard #10 envelopes, invitation envelopes or the manila envelopes, as I used! (Thrift stores are great resources for inexpensive envelopes!) I included a bit of staining and eco dying on the gelli plate in this tutorial for inspiration purposes.

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Innovative Book Structures - Intermediate Part 2

Series 2 Continued: Innovative Hidden Hinge Book Tutorial. In this course I will show you two variations of a really cool book inspired by the traditional hidden hinge spine but with a twist! In this 3 hour tutorial we will construct a hard and soft cover version of this unique book structure. This is a beginner/intermediate level book binding technique perfect for mixed media artist and easily adaptable to mediums that include lots of embellishment on the page such as collage, assemblage and more!

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File Folder Book Tutorial

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Tamashi Bundles to Books!

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GLUE GUN STENCILS MINI WORKSHOP

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#PostConsumerArt Book ~ Free Course

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Meditation: Oneness With The Mother

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February 2023 Printables

26 Pages of Stained Sumi Ink Papers

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March 2023 Stainables ~ Vintage Book Ends

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Asian Paper Collection I ~ 2021

18 pages of unique vintage book pages and documents ~ Journal Pack

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Asian Letters, Envelopes and Book Covers

17 pages of vintage documents for use in Collage and Bookmaking

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Asian Paper Collection II ~ 2022

19 pages of vintage documents for use in Collage and Bookmaking

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Mark Making Images ~ April 2022 Printables

16 pages of stained and ink marked images

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"Boro Bundle" eBook

17 pages of Unique Downloadable Images from my personal collection of antique Asian dictionaries, Kanji Scripting for use in your journaling projects!

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Kuba Cloth Images eBook

27 Beautiful and Unusual Fiber Images for Art Journaling..

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Gelli Prints Using Oil Paints ~ eBook

ArtMythos: A Collection of 12 Images from my Gelli Printing collection ~ for Art Journaling

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Gelli Print Backgrounds ~ eBook

20 full page images of gelli prints from my personal collection, to enhance your own collection of prints for collage and art journaling...Enjoy!

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March 2021 ~ Design Team Printables

"Amadeus ~ 21 pages of Old World Textiles & Papers"

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March ~ Design Team Printables

Gelli Prints + Black & White Images

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April ~ Design Team Printables

10 pages of unique collage images to use in your journaling! Plus Bonus Pack

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May ~ Design Team Printables

"Doorways & Documents"

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June~ Design Team Printables

Rust + Gelli Prints

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Mail Art ~ Envelopes & Letters Printables

for collage and mixed media

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File Folder Packs ~ 39 Printable Images ~ Limited Edition

Eco-Stained and Marbled Papers

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July ~ Design Team Printables

13 curated gelli printed backgrounds

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August ~ Design Team Printables

a bakers dozen + 3 for 16 gelli printed + eco-stained images

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September ~ Design Team Printables

Old Walls of the Yucatan ~ Photo Journalism ~ 21 Images

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October ~ Design Team Printables

Kana Love ~ Antique Asian Documents 20 images

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November ~ Design Team Printables

Old World Text + Marbled Papers

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December ~ Design Team Printables

23 pages of Vintage Linen Lace, Kuba Cloth + MarkMaking

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January 2021 ~ Design Team Printables

25 Venetian Plaster Fortuny-Like Gelli Printed Backgrounds

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February 2021 ~ Design Team Printables

Paste Papers

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April 2021 ~ Design Team Printables

17 pages full of Gelli Prints!

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May 2021 ~ Design Team Printables

16 Gelli Prints for Book Pages for a Total of 24 pages front to back!

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Hearth Codes Beginnings

A Free Introduction to Ancients Symbols and the Divine Feminine

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June 2021 ~ Design Team Printables

Marrakesh Dreamings... 18 pages of Moroccan Inspired Collages with Early Coptic and Arabic Text

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