{"product_id":"gel-plate-printing-a-little-book-of-techniques-with-karen-carter-thurs-12th-march-2026-copy","title":"Gel Plate Printing - Botanical Books with Karen Carter - Thurs 23rd July 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 23rd July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10am - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCreate a multi-layered book of work incorporating gel-plate prints, simple line monoprints, transfers and collage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWe will use acrylic paints to create layered images using fresh foliage, masks and textures from a gelli-plate. We will experiment with positive \u0026amp; negative images, ghosts and residue prints to produce a stash of work which we will then collage together into a unique concertina book, simply made from a single piece of paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMake prototypes of three different versions of a folded book then choose your favourite to make into a finished item, adding in line monoprints and simple transfers for contrast and detail and a bit of spattering to bring everything together!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eA fun experimental mixed media print project suitable for everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003eKaren is an \u003cspan\u003eenthusiastic and experienced artist and tutor specialising in printmaking and acrylics. Having studied design and illustration, she worked for many years as a commercial artist before concentrating on her own work. \u003c\/span\u003eRead more about Karen on her website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/karencarterart.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekarencarterart.co.uk \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our workshops take place in the Handprinted Studio, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 Arun Business Park, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9SX.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handprinted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57950196957565,"sku":"WORK-Carter-JULY26","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/6660\/2048\/files\/Botanical3.jpg?v=1771067806","url":"https:\/\/handprinted.co.uk\/products\/gel-plate-printing-a-little-book-of-techniques-with-karen-carter-thurs-12th-march-2026-copy","provider":"Handprinted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}