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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 8+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
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A: 2.5 hours, $47 - $55 per guest (Earlybird price of $47 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead, otherwise $55 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $53/guest for 2 guests, $50/guest for 3 guests, $47/guest for 4+ guests)
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A Gelli Plate printing class for the creatively curious
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(Earlybird price of $47 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead, otherwise $55 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $53/guest for 2 guests, $50/guest for 3 guests, $47/guest for 4+ guests)
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downwardPlease note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
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Upcoming dates for Gelli Plate Printing Workshop (ages 8-100yrs)
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 7:31am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
2 upcoming dates between 5 Nov 2026 and 12 Dec 2026.
- Thu 5 Nov 2026, 4:15pm-6:45pm, $55 per person
- Sat 12 Dec 2026, 3pm-5:30pm, $47 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
- Free entry to Montsalvat.
- All materials included (except lefties, please bring your scissors along!)
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Knowledge required
- Beginner-friendly to expert. All levels are welcome.
- Kids under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian.
What to bring
- Apron (to protect you from paint)
- Please wear clothes that may not be too precious to get paint on.
- If you’re a leftie, please bring along your leftie scissors.
- Bucketloads of curiosity!
- Your own stencils (we'll have plenty available for you)
- Your own plain-coloured linen to print on
- Water bottles are highly encouraged. Please make sure they can safely close to avoid spillage on paper materials.
Add-on available for this class
- Collage Mystery Pack ($25)
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Location
Storyholding Art Studio - Montsalvat Arts Community, Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham VIC
Just google "Montsalvat How to get there" and it will provide you with all the relevant information.
Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Eltham, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
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Recent reviews of Gelli Plate Printing Workshop (ages 8-100yrs)
- 5/5 from Eleanor Pascoe, attended Aug 2026: So fun and interesting. Such a cute cozy studio covered in inspiring art. Rochelle is a great teacher!
- 5/5 from Sarah Holt, attended Aug 2026: This was a fabulous introduction to geli plate printing. Rochelle was full of inspiration and a delight to be with. The studio was cosy with so many beautiful things to look at. We had a great afternoon and now feel inspired and equiped to explore on our own. thank you
- 5/5 from Mary May, attended Mar 2026: delightful teacher, fun and interesting use of gelli plates, found items and lots of colours!
- 5/5 from Sara Condron, attended Feb 2026: Rochelle was very enthusiastic and helpful with clear instructions so achieving a satisfactory outcome was possible for everyone. Using found objects from such a beautiful setting was something special
- 5/5 from Mary McDonald, attended Jan 2026: Lovely way to spend time. Encouraging, fun and knowledgeable presenter and the process itself is full of surprises!
- 5/5 from Ilona Bos, attended Jan 2026: So much fun to do a Gelli Plate Printing Workshop with Rochelle. Held in her beautiful cosy studio at Montsalvat, Rochelle guides you through the class with warmth, passion and a great sense of humour. It's a relaxing activity where you can forget about daily life while creating your own unique artwork. I loved it and I will definitely be back for more!
- 5/5 from Andrea Lally, attended Oct 2025: Fantastic, loved it. Amazing location, unbridled enthusiasm from the teacher, wonderful experience. Very motivated to continue on my artistic path!
- 5/5 from Mary Jones, attended Oct 2025: We loved our Gelli printing class today! Rochelle was such a great teacher, we had so many laughs and absolutely loved what we’ve come home with! There is no way you can mess this up, all of the work, and its imperfections, are perfectly perfect. We can not wait to participate in more of her classes.
- 4/5 from Robyn English, attended Jul 2025: Fun class held by the wonderful Rochelle, if you've ever wanted to experience Gelli plate art, this is a fun dive into the medium for first timers, a beautiful studio and vivacious hostess combine to make this an enjoyable life moment.
Your teacher
My name is Rochelle Van Der Merwe, a multidisciplinary artist with a special interest in storytelling through the written word, contemporary collage, gelli plate printing and fine art photography. I practise and teach from my gorgeously enchanting mudbrick studio at the legendary Montsalvat (Eltham), which is Australia's oldest, still-running arts commune. As an Eltham (Melbourne)-based artist, I've been a fine art, intimate events and portrait photographer since 2013 and a contemporary collage artist since 2020.Born and raised in a small Zululand town in South Africa in the mid-70’s, I found solace and beauty in books, and the surrounding wild beaches and bushveld, a constant whilst growing up in a political landscape I could really never make sense of.My work creates a portal to a wondrous, fantastical world that celebrates the powerful healing nature of simple, mostly every-day pleasures, transcending external societal values, such as status, race and gender.Apart from national South African newspaper, The Rapport, my portraiture photography has also been featured in Australian media, such as The Age, The Weekend Australian Review and The Big Issue.I've also been a two-time winner of Montsalvat’s Art Festival Photography competition (2015 & 2017).With two solo exhibitions since (2022 & 2024), I have also enjoyed taking part in multiple group exhibitions and events.
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