Enrollment is limited to six people to ensure that each participant receives individual attention and can fully engage with the printing process and the relaxed small group experience.

Print transfers can be tricky. To achieve a good quality clear transfer, it is essential that the original image is a high contrast black and white image printed on a LASER printer, and preferably printed on the colour printing setting. Prints can be printed on regular photocopy paper.

I will provide a range of laser prints for you to use; however, if you have an image that you would like to bring along for printing, I suggest that you maniplulate your image using photo editing softwear to achieve a high contrast black and white image and have the image printed at Officeworks behind the counter, not on the self-serve photocopiers.

If you have any questions about this part of the process, please pop a post in the workshop Facebook Group, message or call me.

This workshop will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to create successful image transfers using a gel plate and a unique monoprint. Everything you need for the day's printing is provided: gel plate, paper for printing, a range of laser prints for transfer, paints, stencils, masks, brayers (rollers), and any other supplies needed to create your prints.

Of course, if you already have a plate, you are more than welcome to bring it along. We will be working on 8" x 10" and 5” x 7 ‘ plates.

It would be fair to say I'm addicted to monoprinting! I’ve been working as a full-time artist for three years. For the majority of that time, I have been immersed in creating art using the gel printing method after working as a part-time artist in various mediums for many years.

I was awarded the Blaney Aquisitive Art Prize 2024 with a work that was predominantly created on the gel plate. You can read more about me here and browse just some of my work here.

With decades of teaching experience, I thoroughly enjoy delivering workshops and pride myself on being well-prepared, providing practical and useful resources, and dedicated to ensuring you have a productive and enjoyable time in my workshops.

The workshop is held in the historic Millthorpe School of Arts building, the permanent home of Millthorpe Creative Arts. The gallery will be open to visitors on the day, with the workshop held in a separate room.

Address: 48 Victoria St Millthorpe

Parking: plenty of unrestricted street parking

Access: Via front steps or ramp at the side of the building

Tea and coffee with a light morning and afternoon tea is provided.

There are cafes and a well-stocked IGA in Millthorpe if you wish to buy your lunch, or you are welcome to bring your lunch and enjoy it on-site (there's a kitchen with a microwave should you need to heat your lunch).

I'll provide aprons; however, we will be working with acrylic paint - it is permanent, fast drying, and usually doesn't come out of clothes once it's dry.

I recommend wearing old clothes, or a coverall shirt that you don't mind getting paint on.

A notepad and pen

Bring your lunch if you wish, and your enthusiasm. I've got the rest covered :-)

Book your spot by clicking the button on this page and following the prompts.

Payment can be made using Spring Street Studio's secure online credit card facility or by bank transfer. If you wish to pay by bank transfer, please email (ruth@springstreetstudio) or text me (0411244414) for bank details.

A booking is confirmed on receipt of payment.

Cancellations will be accepted and a full refund minus a $10 administration fee provided up to 14 days before the date of the workshop. Thereafter, a full refund minus the $10 administration fee will be provided if the booking can be re-booked from the waiting list.