Creative Gell Printing (GUILDFORD)

Description

Creative Gell Printing (GUILDFORD)

Venue: St Catherine's School, Station Road, Bramley, Nr Guildford GU5 0DF

Date: 18th January 2025

Time: 9.30 - 15.30

FEE: £ 175 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)

*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*

Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

An Inspiring Practical Day Learning Gell Printing with Sue Cooper

This is a hands-on practical day workshop working with a gell plate to print images and patterns onto fabric and paper.

We are thrilled to have textile teacher and Textile Artist Maker Sue Cooper, join us to lead this workshop. Sue brings her experience both as a textiles print designer and textiles teacher, developing this inspiring practical course for anyone wishing to experiment more widely with a variety of new techniques, processes and contexts, and especially for teachers who are new to the Art Textiles GCSE specification. 

The course will explore a range of interpretations, providing the opportunity to develop ideas through the use of materials, techniques and processes.

GELL PRINTING

This practical day will be spent working with a gell plate to create a portfolio of prints, both on fabric and paper. The workshop is aimed at anyone interested in developing this fantastic and versatile printing technique into their teaching practices in Art or Textile lessons.

You will spend the day creating a variety of samples on fabric and paper, using different techniques and skills these processes can be developed and made to suit many creative and assessment objectives needs.

Learn and practice how to -

*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*

We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

What to expect on the day:

What you take home:

TEACHERS: We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art & Design spec (AQA))

Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications:

‘students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’

What is special about the Gell Printing Course.

This new course covers four very different techniques of gell imprinting that involve different styles of creativity and alternatives for potential development. Gell printing is accessible to all levels, and good results are achievable from the start. Gell printing is exciting and very enjoyable, it’s addictive and naturally leads to experimentation.

This printing technique is adaptable and creates a vibrant and creative learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques in a relaxed way. You will see first hand how gell printing can be incorporated into your lessons and delivered in an engaging and inspiring way. You can ask questions directly to the course leader and network with others. 

Sue has over 25 years’ experience as a Textiles and Art teacher. She has taught Art and Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level with AQA, Eduqas and Pearson Edexcel. Sue Has been a Head of Dept. for much of this time for both Art and Textile Departments. 

She currently teaches part-time at St Catherines Bramley, with students achieving grades of 100%7-9 at GCSE and A*- B at A Level.

Sue is an active Textile Artist and tutor to local creative groups. She has her own studio where she creates her own pieces and develops ideas for her classes and workshops. Sue is passionate about Textiles, and always is keen to share her ideas and knowledge.

WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:

COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 175 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)

TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and Self-funding teachers. Please contact for information.

All of the Textile Skills Centre events are pre-booked and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and access to your invoice. 

If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.

*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *

We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.