Gelli Plate Printing Workshop

Create vibrant one-of-a-kind prints using natural elements foraged from the lush local landscape.

Find your muse in flowers, leaves, and natural elements foraged from the Fenway/Mission Hill neighborhood as you create one-of-a-kind Gelli plate monoprints. Embrace the process of printmaking, layering, and creative play to produce striking compositions that document the beauty and diversity of the local landscape. 
 

What is Gelli Plate Printing?

Gelli Plate Printing is an accessible, press-free method of printmaking. Using a soft, gelatin-like plate (Gelli plate), layer ink and various textured objects to quickly pull vibrant, unique, and spontaneous monoprints onto paper.

Know Before You Go / Event Details

This event will occur mostly outdoors and will involve walking or rolling to the nearby greenspaces in the Fenway/Mission Hill neighborhood within a 10 minute walk (.5 mile radius) from MAAM. Artmaking will also occur on the Arne Glimcher Plaza, directly in front of MassArt Art Museum. 

This event will start and end at MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), located at 621 Huntington Avenue. Restrooms, water, and locker storage will be available upon check-in, however the exhibition galleries will not be open. After check-in at MAAM, we will head outside.

We recommend wearing comfy shoes and clothing appropriate for hands-on artmaking with natural (and sometimes messy) materials.

Going, Going, Gone / Ticketing Notice

This event is free but advanced registration is required. This event will likely sell out–plan ahead and get those tickets in advance! Tickets will not be available on the evening of this event. 

Rain Rain, Go Away / Weather Notice

Sometimes the best laid plans are no match for mother nature. In the event of heavy rain, excessive heat, or inclement weather, this event will be cancelled by 12:00pm on the day of the event. Events may be rescheduled or relocated indoors only as availability allows. Be on the lookout for an email communication from MAAM.
 

Say Cheese / Event Documentation Notice

Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MassArt in connection with MassArt and MassArt Art Museum communications. If you do not agree with this usage, please notify a staff member upon arrival to receive a no-photo sticker.
 

Open to All / Accessibility 

MassArt Art Museum is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment during in-person and virtual programs and events. To request an access or disability-related accommodation, please contact MassArt Art Museum at maam@massart.edu at least two weeks before the date of the event.

FREE!

Advance registration required