Collage Workshop with Gelli Printed Papers - Still Life



3.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 6 to 10
  $129 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Still Life Collage Workshop with Gelli Printed Papers
Create layered papers. Compose with confidence. Leave with a finished artwork.
Looking for creative workshops in Melbourne where you can relax, experiment, and leave with something ready to frame?
In this inspiring 3-hour art class, you’ll begin by creating your own vibrant Gelli printed papers using layered paint, stencils, texture tools, and masks. Explore colour combinations, surface textures, and the magic of transparent and opaque layers working together.
Once you’ve built a beautiful collection of prints, we’ll move into playful collage. We recommed you collage a still life of a vase and flowers, it's a great way to explore perspective, colour and composition.
Using intuitive composition techniques (with gentle design guidance along the way), you’ll cut or tear shapes and arrange, layer, and refine your printed papers onto a 9 x 12 inch canvas. Include some embellishment with pens if you like, creating a unique finished artwork that reflects your personal style.
This workshop is perfect for:
  • Complete beginners (no experience needed)
  • Anyone who loves colour, texture, and hands-on creativity
  • Those wanting a relaxed but structured creative experience
  • People looking for fun weekend activities in Melbourne
By the end of the session, you’ll take home:
  • A selection of your own handmade Gelli printed papers
  • One completed A4 collage artwork ready to hang (you can frame it if you like).
  • Practical layering and composition skills
  • The confidence to keep creating at home
If you’re searching for art classes in Melbourne that combine printmaking and collage in a welcoming studio environment, this workshop offers the perfect blend of exploration and finished result.
This workshop will cover:
  • Gelli printing basics, including how to use the brayer (roller), apply paints, and choose colours
  • How to use stencils and masks for pattern and contrast
  • How to build depth with simple layers and understand opaque vs transparent layers
  • How to adhere your printed papers to the card
  • How to finish your collage ready for framing or to attach to a board
Please note:
  • You will use non-toxic acrylic paint.
  • The maximum class size is 10 students.
  • Do not attend the class if you are experiencing any flu or unwell symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, or a runny nose (a full refund will be provided if you are unwell).
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All materials provided
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee) provided
  • Your own stunning prints to take home
Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class.
What to bring
Optional BYO drinks and nibbles (glasses and plates are provided).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Live For Art - 180 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC

Venue is right on tram stop 17 on Bridge Rd, serviced by trams 48 and 75.

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CREATIVITY MADE SIMPLE. CONFIDENCE MADE POSSIBLE
Come and join the fluid art revolution with artist Julie Langdon at one of our FLUID ART workshops in our Richmond Studio. Julie explores a range of different acrylic pouring / fluid art techniques. Or join a CHILDREN'S class in the school holidays or the new after school 'Creativity Club'. We are also developing a range of new classes covering Gelli Print, Collage, Cyanotype and more. All classes are about having fun and being creative.
FLUID ART:
Join a class and you will be introduced to the wonder of fluid art where you can literally ‘go with the flow’ and let your imagination soar and create beautiful vivid pieces of artwork with astonishing designs of swirling gradients. Create original abstract art that you will wow your family and friends and you will be proud to put on your wall.
Julie is a passionate fluid artist who has been exploring this art form for more than 10 years after a lifetime of art, crafts and all things creative. Julie believes that art can enrich and transform our lives, and loves helping people find and express their creativity.
Julie is the Director of Live For Art, an art studio in Richmond Vic. Julie has managed community organisations for many years, has a Masters degree in Social Work and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
CHILDREN'S classes are held in the school holiday's and starting in 2026, after school, offering a range of art and craft activities, including paper mache sculpture, book making, acrylic painting, fluid art, printing, collage and more.
All tutors have a Working with Children's Check and experience working with children. You can be at ease knowing your child/ren are in caring, professional and qualified hands.
PRINTING AND COLLAGE
We now run Gelli Printing classes and other forms of printing like Cyanotype. Look out for Collage classes too, where we create different papers and use them to create stunning collages.
FOR ALL CLASSES … you need NO painting experience. Classes are suitable for the novice as well as hobbyists and artists looking to develop skills in specific new techniques. Everyone is welcome and included. Bring your friends or come along and make new ones.
At Live For Art, ‘creating art for life’ isn’t just a slogan – expressing our creativity brings pleasure, fulfillment, builds self-esteem, and literally colours our day. Let us help you create ‘art for life’.
NOTE: the Live For Art Studio has moved to 180 Bridge Rd, which provides more space. Still on the same tram line (75 and 48) but now tram stop 17.

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