Our workshop space at the Gage Second Story, 19 Bastion Square, can accommodate up to 8 participants comfortably for my Gelli plate workshops. If you and your friends want to get together for a PRIVATE PARTY MAKING MONO PRINTED COLLAGE PAPERS USING A GELLI PLATE, then you’ve come to the right place! Inquire for specific dates and times, and I will do my best to accommodate you all, and we will all have fun creating beautiful collage papers! To inquire, send me an email at barbderousie@gmail.com or call me at 250-213-6222. Book in advance to secure your own Gelli plate party! I provide all the supplies, you just bring your enthusiasm for creating and desire to have fun!

what participants are saying about Barb’s workshops:

“Hi Barb,

“I just wanted to say how much I loved the Monoprinting workshop—thank you so much for such an inspiring and enjoyable experience!

What was your biggest takeaway?

My biggest takeaway was discovering how creative and freeing the Gelli plate process is. It encouraged me to let go, experiment, and enjoy the beauty of unexpected results.

Would you recommend this, and any other workshops?

Absolutely—I would 100% recommend this workshop to others! It was accessible, engaging, and fun. I’d also love to take more workshops like this in the future, especially those focused on printmaking, collage, or mixed media.

What was your favourite technique using the Gelli plate?

I especially loved layering textures with stencils and found objects. Each print felt so unique, and the process was both relaxing and exciting.

What other workshops would you be interested in?

I want to try workshops on image transfers, botanicals, nature printing, or anything involving handmade papers and tactile art techniques.

Thanks again for such a fantastic workshop—I’d take it again in a heartbeat!”

Warmly, Gina Mar

“Thank you for a great workshop today. Here are my comments with regards to evaluation and comments:

-I saw about this workshop on the bulletin board at the Gallery

-Your workshop was well thought out and the objectives were met

-I would strongly recommend the workshops at the Gage”

Helene

Other comments…

“I really enjoyed both classes. The space and atmosphere at Gage Gallery lends itself well to holding small classes.

It was bright, comfortable and small enough to feel intimate. 

Barb was very enthusiastic and did a great job with instruction. She came well prepared with lots of knowledge and supplies to share with the group.”

Susan