Gelli Plate
Flowers and Lace
Discover the intuitive and joyful art of monoprinting in this hands-on workshop. Using a flexible gelli plate, you will learn how to capture the delicate textures and intricate details into your art. This process allows you to create unique prints without the need for a traditional printing press. Using a brayer to apply smooth, even layers of acrylic paint to the gelli plate, we'll press our items into the plate, transferring textures and patterns onto the paper. Play with color theory, translucency, and layers.
All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own textures. Items will likely be destroyed in the process of printing, and need to be able to lie flat between two pieces of paper. Other items, like pine cones, will create a very neat texture that looks nothing like a pinecone - but very fun all the same!
This class is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their creative side. Whether you want to create framed art, unique greeting cards, or beautiful papers for collage and mixed media, this low-pressure environment encourages play and experimentation.
Gelli plate printing is a form of monoprinting that uses a soft, reusable, jelly-like plate instead of a heavy or expensive traditional printmaking press. We’ll use layers of flowers and lace to create amazing textures and patterns on paper.
Date and Time: Sunday, January 24th, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Stephanie Hargrave Studio
Address: 306 S Washington St #104, Seattle, WA 98104
Cost: $75 (Includes all materials and taxes)
Instructor: Sara Hospador
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Policies
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Please wear clothing that you don’t mind if they get stained. Although we don’t intend for you to leave covered in paint, accidents do sometimes happen!
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All materials for all classes are included in your class price. Some classes have the ability to incorporate your own materials, sketches, and tools. Where applicable, your instructor can help you learn how to use your own tools.
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If you cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule or class credit up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.
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Doors will open 15 minutes before class begins.
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We’ll be starting the class promptly, but late arrivals happen and we’ll do what we can to catch you up on what you’ve missed.
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Please do not attend if for any reason you suspect you might be sick. Please contact the instructor as soon as reasonably possible. At this time, our classes do not have a masking policy, but do feel free to wear a mask and you will be respected for your choice.
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Children under 16 are welcome only at the approval of the instructor.
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Where possible, we strive to keep art supplies out of the environment. At Craft Cats we use techniques to clean brushes and brayers to keep acrylic paint out of our groundwater.
Where to Find Us
This class is located in the maker’s space at the back of the Stephanie Hargrave Gallery. There’s no better place to make art than surrounded by art and artists in the heart of Seattle’s Pioneer Square!
Stephanie’s gallery is on the 2nd floor (suite 104) of the Tashiro Kaplan Building, home of 25 art galleries, co-ops, art spaces, and 50 artist live/work lofts. This historic building (built in 1906 and remodeled in 2004), has preserved stucco beams and preserved storefronts, along with large bright windows to light up our workspace.
The area around the gallery has free parking on Sundays.
Sound Transit’s Link Pioneer Square station is just a few blocks away, and Metro Transit’s D line has a stop just around the corner.
Address: 306 S Washington St #104, Seattle, WA 98104