Gelli Printing Techniques Class for Beginners

Learn the foundations of Gelli printing in this beginners workshop!



2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  $75 ($40 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)
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This Gelli printing class is a fun and tactile way to learn how to make art without feeling like you need to draw or paint well or anything like that! The unpredictable nature of Gelli printing encourages you to let go of perfectionism and embrace happy accidents.
Every print reveals the results of your experiments through guided techniques, as well as free time experimenting with your own curiosity.
Gelli printing is a versatile monotype process that uses a soft, gelatin plate to create one-of-a-kind prints. The process involves applying paint, creating textures with stencils or objects, and transferring the image onto paper to build unique, layered designs, which can then be used in multimedia art
Benefits of Gelli Printing:
1. Silences the "Inner Critic": The unpredictable nature of Gelli printing makes it nearly impossible to control every detail. This forces the brain to let go of perfectionism and 'happy accidents', which helps quiet the self-monitoring parts of the brain (the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) associated with judgment.
2. Induces 'Flow' States: The rhythmic, sensory process of rolling paint with a brayer and 'pulling' a print creates a meditative focus. This 'flow state' calms the nervous system, providing a mental escape and reducing daily stress.
3. Activates Reward Pathways: The immediate, magic reveal of a finished print provides an instant hit of dopamine. This strengthens the brain's reward center and can improve overall mood and motivation.
4. Enhances Neuroplasticity: Engaging in new, tactile creative activities stimulates synaptogenesis (the creation of new neural connections). By experimenting with layers and textures, you are literally exercising your brain's cognitive flexibility and problem-solving muscles.
5. Emotional Expression Without Words: Since Gelli printing is abstract and intuitive, it allows the brain to process layers of the human experience through making art.
While running classes is a new thing for me, I'll be offering small intimate groups of 2 or 3 where each person gets the right amount of attention. At the moment while im getting started you can come along at a low ticket price. So grab your ticket now! Come with a friend or request a 1:1 session and lets get into it!
Option for guests: Towards the end of the workshop to be guided and create a large print on my 20 X 16 inch gelli plate for $50 cash or bank transfer. The print will be created on high quality 200gsm acid free art paper and you wont be able to wait to get it up on your wall!

Upcoming dates for Gelli Printing Techniques Class for Beginners

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 8:58am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

65 upcoming dates between 7 Oct 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

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What you'll get
You'll get to take home all your prints.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • A water bottle
  • A jumper
  • And wear clothes you can get paint on!
Add-on available for this class
  • Make a large Gelli print (20x16inch) ($50)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

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

Location

Nambour, QLD

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Nambour, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Sandra Long, attended Jun 2026: This course was fabulous. I was a total beginner and Serena made it seem easy. I felt like I learnt a lot that I could do at home if I wanted too. I was very happy with my creations. I totally recommend this course.
  • 5/5 from Rachael-Mary Moore, attended May 2026: What a fabulous way to spend a crafternoon with my daughter and her friends! Serena skilfully blended indoor and outdoor activities in a gently paced workshop that was fun and an awesome learning experience. Would highly recommend!!!
  • 5/5 from Tara Quee, attended May 2026: We went to our first ever jelly printing class and it was amazing! We learnt so much and we would recommend this to any other people wanting to do this
Your teacher

Serena Sweeney
Serena Sweeney

5.0 (3)
female Women-owned

As a little girl, I would sit and color and draw for hours on end. As I grew up, I found myself questioning whether my art was ever good enough. Life went by, raising my daughter solo became my priority, and I lost connection to that part of myself, but it always whispered to me, and eventually, I caught up with it again because staying on a path without creativity left me deeply unfulfilled. A friend mentioned gelli printing after I had recently done some lino cut printing, and so I looked up what it was, got a gelli plate the next day, and away I went for the next year, spending hours with the plate experimenting, learning by trial and error, and mastering my own style.
Over the past few years, I've unlocked this part of me that I never knew before, my natural ability and urge to teach. If it's something I loved and learned a lot about, I naturally wanted to educate and empower others with it.
I believe more people exploring creativity inspires growth and change in the world because the messaging most of us grew up with is that being "creative" is just this thing that we should do only sometimes and that only a few people are "creative." But creativity is everywhere, in everything, the way we communicate with others, the way we organize and prioritize our week, the way we make meals out of whatever is in the cupboard and the fridge on a Friday night, the way we adapt when things don't go as planned. If you are a parent, the way we continuously adapt to meet our children in new ways as they grow. We are all very, very creative indeed.
I'm here to spread the creative joy of gelli printing and remind you of that. I'm also here to bring in the love of the process and the connection to your inner child that gets to learn and play through pure curiosity and not whether each print "is good or not." To let go and be liberated in the process, hopefully go home with a good amount of paint remnants up our arms or at least on our apron, a grin on your face, and a story to tell that might inspire someone else.
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