Gelli Print – Exploring Botanicals

Introductory Gelli Print Workshop — perfect for beginners or anyone looking to add a new dimension to their creative practice. In this fun and relaxed session, you’ll be introduced to the basics of Gelli Plate printmaking with a focus on botanical themes. You’ll get hands-on with techniques that play with texture, layering, and composition.

What’s Included:

• Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing – Learn the basics of gelli printing with a focus on botanical prints.

•Hands-on Guidance – Experiment with different techniques including solid colours, blending, and botanical printing.

• Use the Gelli plate to create unique botanical inspired collage papers with layers and mark-making.

· Create an A3 Collage – Use your prints to create a unique botanical collage with layers and mark-making.

· Take Home a Finished Piece – Select and mount your best composition, ready to frame.

· Experiment with different types of papers including vintage papers

Workshop Tutor: Sam Waters

Sam Waters, a Shropshire-based painter, explores urban landscapes through process and experimentation. With a background in ceramics, textiles & printmaking, her unique style emerges through captivating layering techniques. Sam's industrial-inspired pieces evoke disused buildings with rich layers, a blend of muted palettes and vibrant pops of colour. In contrast, Sam's floral creations burst with bright, bold colours, radiating vitality and joy. Her return to her creative practice after a corporate career reflects her dedication and brings new energy to her work.

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust

This workshop is being hosted by the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, a local charity.

The Trust’s aim is to promote, protect and conserve the living landscape of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, which has a diverse range of habitats, including wildflower meadows, woodlands and heathlands. But that’s not all! We maintain over 20 kilometres of footpaths, conserve and protect 60 historic structures, run exciting Outdoor Learning and Volunteering Programmes to encourage local people and visitors to engage with the natural environment in a variety of ways.

All proceeds from this workshop will support the work of the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust.

www.severngorge.org.uk

Outdoor Learning Programme 2025/26

Our Outdoor Learning Programme is packed with events that aim to engage you with the natural world, teach new or enhance existing skills and boost your mental health and wellbeing. Time spent outdoors is a wonderful thing that we want to encourage everyone to experience, appreciate and reap the benefits from. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a complete beginner, there’s something for everyone, from nature journaling to foraging walks, eco-friendly workshops, and creative sessions in the great outdoors. Each event offers a chance to explore the stunning landscape managed by the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust. Guided by local experts, artists, and enthusiastic tutors you can learn hands-on skills or attend events designed to boost your wellbeing.