Botanical Gelli Printing
Hi, I'm Susan, a mixed media artist and teacher. In this course, we use botanical inspiration and mixed media techniques to develop beautiful finished pieces.
Over 6 weeks you will:
Gain lifetime access to 6 weeks of pre-recorded videos. Join fellow students in real-time or revisit the course at your convenience. Please note, this exclusive offering is available only once a year.
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create inviting, nature-inspired palettes.
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explore fun and unique botanical printmaking techniques.
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develop and work with compelling layers.
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use drawing and collage to add details and depth.
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learn how to finish and professionally present work.
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enhance your experience by gaining exclusive access to me through our private Facebook group.
Instructor
Susan McCreevy
Instructor
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Hi, I'm Susan. Encaustic wax art has transformed my mixed media work, opening up playful and creative possibilities. Inspired by the artists in Ivy Newport’s Studioworks Creative Academy, I discovered that there are no rigid rules in encaustic art - just endless possibilities. From beginning using encaustic wax in sketchbooks, now some of my recent works are featured in galleries. In this course, we'll explore expressive drawing, composition, and various techniques. Let's unleash your creativity with encaustic wax!
Have you ever wondered how artists get more depth in their paintings?
By using layering techniques, working with collage, and developing innovative and beautiful colour palettes, my Botanical Gelli Printing course teaches you how to add depth to your paintings!
What do the students say?
“I took the Botanical Printing Course last year. It's the best course ever!!!!! Don't hesitate to sign up for this course. Susan is a well of information and inspiration and provides so much value for money. I learned so many techniques and it really kickstarted my art journey into mixed media. As a participant I promise you will be enriched with so many art tools and Susan is a wonderful teacher who manage to make you feel you can do all the techniques.”
Nina Herman
Bring to life the art you have always envisioned making
During this 6-week online course you will be walking beside me and witnessing my process, step-by-step, to inspire and equip you to create the botanical art of your dreams.
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Week 1 - I'll be sharing how to choose a colour palette that resonates with you and create calming backgrounds that will become the foundations for our paintings.
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Week 2 - We dive into the world of translucent papers, unravelling the secrets of layering techniques that can elevate your art to new heights.
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Week 3 - We will be printing using real plants. I'll guide you through the steps to create botanical prints and demonstrate how to use them to create a finished painting.
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Week 4 - We explore a new printmaking technique using nature-inspired collagraph plates. I expertly guide you in transforming ordinary pieces into extraordinary works of art, unlocking the magic of collagraphs.
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Week 5 - We combine all the lessons into pieces that incorporate Gelli plate and collagraph prints, collage pieces, and hand-drawn elements. I will show you how to add detailed finesse and an artistic flourish to elevate your creations.
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Week 6 - In the final week I share tips on professional presentation. Learn to mount prints on wooden cradleboards using the right glues and sealing techniques for impeccable finishes.
How many lessons are there?
Each week there are several pre-recorded video lessons, 15 in total over the course of 6 weeks. Modules of this pre-recorded course are released from April 18th and come evenly spaced for 6 weeks. You will join me, settle in and learn at a comfy pace — and it doesn’t end there. Keep my videos in your artists’ toolkit forever because a lifetime of on-demand course access is included in the fee.
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How long are the videos?
The videos range from 10 minutes to 60 minutes.Helpful PDFs that complement the lessons can easily be printed out. Weekly emails let you know that the next lesson is available and what is to expect for the week. Be sure to sign up to the WAITLIST so you don't miss any information about the course.
Student Gallery
Explore stunning student-created artworks.
Image 1- above is by Pam Annesly. Image 2 below Sharon Randall, Image 3 is by Sally Worsley and Image 4 Tina Cyr.
Happy Students!
Check out feedback from past participants to get insights on the course!
An eye opener
Katrina Embling
I’ve dabbled with a gel plate for a while but Susan has inspired me to think differently about it’s use and I’m excited to delve in again. Lots of ideas here to take away and adapt to your own style of artwork. Really enjoyed the course. Thank you.
I’ve dabbled with a gel plate for a while but Susan has inspired me to think differently about it’s use and I’m excited to delve in again. Lots of ideas here to take away and adapt to your own style of artwork. Really enjoyed the course. Thank you.
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Dian Renfro
This course is an excellent value for the money. The content is well organized and easy to understand. Susan demonstrates all of her techniques and shares her thought process as well. I learned so much and enjoyed the course! I highly recommend it!
This course is an excellent value for the money. The content is well organized and easy to understand. Susan demonstrates all of her techniques and shares her thought process as well. I learned so much and enjoyed the course! I highly recommend it!
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Leslie Hoyt
Loved this class, Susan! You provided so many ideas and specific techniques. Loved the mixture of printing with actual botanicals then adding stencil "plants" from our own drawings or the great pdfs you provided. I also loved that you showed us su...
Read MoreLoved this class, Susan! You provided so many ideas and specific techniques. Loved the mixture of printing with actual botanicals then adding stencil "plants" from our own drawings or the great pdfs you provided. I also loved that you showed us successes, and also showed us pieces that you were less happy with and suggestions on how to resolve. Enjoyed watching your process!
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Rose Heelis
Absolutely brilliant! There was so much content in this course and so many new techniques. Susan is very generous, sharing her creative processes and so many hints for success. Highly recommend.
Absolutely brilliant! There was so much content in this course and so many new techniques. Susan is very generous, sharing her creative processes and so many hints for success. Highly recommend.
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How do I sign up for your course?
All my courses are hosted on a platform called Thinkific. You will need to create an account with a password in order to sign up and pay for the course. Don’t forget your password, you will need it every time you want to sign in to the class.
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Once I sign up, how do I get my login details?
The sign up is done via my course hosting platform, Thinkific. Participants create an individual, private account where they can access all their classes. Once your account is created, you are taken step-by- step to securely pay for the class. You will then have immediate access if the classroom is already open. Save the login page to your bookmarks bar to easily find the course the next time.
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Why is the course only available to purchase in USD?
The teaching platform that I host my courses on only allows for 1 currency option. I decided to opt for USD as my students are worldwide. Use https://www.xe.com/ or another online currency converter to get the price in your currency.
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How do your online classes work?
Students access the course videos and other materials via the Thinkific platform. Once the six week course is complete you will still be able to access all the lessons. Weekly emails alert you to the new course content for that week. The new lessons will be released every Thursday, beginning on the 18th of April. Once you’ve registered and paid for my course, you will get a welcome email. Throughout the live course, we will be experiencing the material together! Each week, I will send an overview of the week’s lessons and a link to the videos. … etc. Once the live course has ended, you will have access to the materials in the course platform and can revisit them anytime you want
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When does the course start and finish?
This course will be released over a period of 6 weeks beginning on Thursday the 18th of April 2024 and wraps up Thursday the 30th May 2024. After the 6 weeks you continue to have *lifetime* access to the lessons and will be able to re-watch the videos as often as you like. *lifetime means as long as the business is running* The course is released on 18th April at 12.01 UST, this means that if I release a course at 12:01am UTC on Thursday, 18th April, people in some parts of the world will actually have access on the 17th April due to time zone differences. For example, in New York (Eastern Time, UTC -4 or -5 depending on daylight saving time), it would be 8:01pm or 9:01pm on Wednesday, 17th April when the course becomes available. Similarly, in Vancouver (Pacific Time, UTC -7 or -8 depending on daylight saving time), it would be 5:01pm or 6:01pm on the same day.
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Will there be an online community for this course?
Yes, I encourage you to share all your questions and beautiful work in the private Facebook group You can also post your work on instagram, using the #susanmccreevyartist and can tag me @susanmccreevyartist
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What level is this course suitable for?
It is suitable for any one who wants to learn more about the layering and mixed media art processes I use. The combination of mixed media techniques will appeal to the beginner and more advance artist looking to broaden their range of skills. I encourage you to play, practise, explore and give yourself time to learn.
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Do I need high speed internet for the course?
Yes, you will need a good internet connection to view and/or download the video content for this course.
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Does your course offer closed captions or subtitles?
There are captions in English and a PDF printable transcript is also available.
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Do you offer refunds?
I offer a full refund up to 7 days after the course commences if you feel that the course is not for you, if you have watched less than 50% of the content.
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Is this the same as the course you released previously?
This course is like the original Botanical Gelli Print one, but better! I've updated videos, added captions, and included new content. There's also a fresh Facebook group just for this course. If you've already bought it, no worries – you'll get all the updates and access to the new group at no extra cost, as a thank you for being one of my founding members.