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STAMP Festival Workshop: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop for Families

STAMP Festival Workshop: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop for Families

May 18 - May 18, 2024
10.30am-12noon
Triskel Arts Centre

This workshop is a fun and easy way to create mono-type prints without the use of a printing press. The workshop will offer children an enjoyable way to explore painting, stenciling surface masking and collage, using jelly plates and acrylics.

Suitable for ages 5-12 years, who must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure the accompanying adult also has a ticket. Adults are encouraged to join in as this is a family workshop. 

About the Artist Facilitator

Paul McKenna  Cork  Painter and Printmaker. He  undertook an undergraduate studies at St.Martins College, London,  graduated with a BA in Graphic design; majoring in illustration and printmaking.He has  been working as an art teacher since 2013, facilitating classes and workshops with Cork city and county community groups. He is  also a member of Cork Printmakers and Sample Studios. In 2022, he was awarded the Dearcan Bursary award from Cork County Council and Cork  South Local Enterprise Office, with a 12-month residency at Benchspace,  which  has been extended  till 2024.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/stamp-festival-workshop-gelli-plate-printing-for-families-tickets-890865762477

 

Tickets are free but very limited. Book your ticket in advance. If you have booked and can no longer attend, please cancel via your booking link

Printing equipment provided and supported by Cork Printmakers

This workshop is a fun and easy way to create mono-type prints without the use of a printing press. The workshop will offer children an enjoyable way to explore painting, stenciling surface masking and collage, using jelly plates and acrylics.

Suitable for ages 5-12 years, who must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure the accompanying adult also has a ticket. Adults are encouraged to join in as this is a family workshop. 

About the Artist Facilitator

Paul McKenna  Cork  Painter and Printmaker. He  undertook an undergraduate studies at St.Martins College, London,  graduated with a BA in Graphic design; majoring in illustration and printmaking.He has  been working as an art teacher since 2013, facilitating classes and workshops with Cork city and county community groups. He is  also a member of Cork Printmakers and Sample Studios. In 2022, he was awarded the Dearcan Bursary award from Cork County Council and Cork  South Local Enterprise Office, with a 12-month residency at Benchspace,  which  has been extended  till 2024.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/stamp-festival-workshop-gelli-plate-printing-for-families-tickets-890865762477

 

Tickets are free but very limited. Book your ticket in advance. If you have booked and can no longer attend, please cancel via your booking link

Printing equipment provided and supported by Cork Printmakers