Gel Printing for Kids: Playful Printmaking with Nature
May 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Gel printing is a fun and easy printmaking technique that uses soft, flexible printing plates to create colorful, layered images.
In this hands-on class, children will use natural materials like leaves, flowers, and other found textures to create one-of-a-kind prints that celebrate the beauty of the world around them. They’ll learn how to apply and layer colors, make unique patterns, and experiment with different tools to add texture and depth.
This workshop encourages creative play, curiosity, and self-expression—perfect for kids who love to make art. Come ready to get a little messy and have a lot of fun.
About the instructor:
Emma Brittain-Hardy is an interdisciplinary artist based in Buffalo, NY. Her work centers on symbolic and real relationships between humans and the natural world. She finds comfort and conviction in the codependence of us all.