GELATIN PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS - HOSTED BY MAIA RACHEL
Make beautiful, layered prints, whether you're a seasoned creative or if you're brand new to art! This is a very beginner-friendly process.
Hands-on, fun sessions where you’ll explore color, textures, stencils, botanicals, and found objects.
Highlights:
All supplies included
All ages and skill levels welcome
Great for team-building or personal creative rejuvenation
SF Bay Area · Burlingame / San Mateo
ABOUT
Why Gelli printing?
It’s instant gratification + artistic discovery. Roll paint, lift textures, layer shapes, and watch magic appear. You’ll explore composition, color harmony, and playful constraint to create cohesive prints for cards, framing, or collage.
It’s instant gratification + artistic discovery. Roll paint, lift textures, layer shapes, and watch magic appear. You’ll explore composition, color harmony, and playful constraint to create cohesive prints for cards, framing, or collage.
What you’ll make:
A themed mini-series (e.g., botanicals, geometric overlays, or seasonal cards)
Ideas for future projects, inspiration, and fun
A concise take-home guide for continuing at home
Pro tip: bring a few flat leaves or interesting textures you love. They make gorgeous impressions.
UPCOMING STUDIO SESSIONS
Sun · Nov 16, 2025 — 1:00–3:00 PM
Intro to Gelli Printing: Texture & Color Play
San Mateo
Intro to Gelli Printing: Texture & Color Play
San Mateo
December 2025, Date TBD
Holiday Cards & Gift Tags—Gelli Print Edition
San Mateo
Holiday Cards & Gift Tags—Gelli Print Edition
San Mateo
January 2026, Date TBD
Botanical Impressions: Leaves & Layering
San Mateo
Botanical Impressions: Leaves & Layering
San Mateo
PRIVATE or SEMI-PRIVATE ART LESSONS / COACHING
Send me a message to request a private lesson!
PRIVATE EVENT PACKAGES
Private group workshops - we travel to your location! — inquire for pricing
Custom themes available (specific to your business, color scheme, holiday, or topic)
Perfect for birthdays & friend nights
On-site or pop-up options
All supplies included as well as set-up/clean-up
60–120 min
Creative reset, corporate team-building, cooperation/collaboration
FAQ
What is gelatin printmaking (aka Gelli printing)?
A fast, playful monoprint process using a soft gel plate, acrylic paint, and textures (stencils, botanicals, found objects). You roll paint, pull a print, and layer—no press or drawing skills required.
A fast, playful monoprint process using a soft gel plate, acrylic paint, and textures (stencils, botanicals, found objects). You roll paint, pull a print, and layer—no press or drawing skills required.
Do I need to bring anything?
Nope. Everything is provided. Wear paint-friendly clothing (aprons available). Just bring your creativity!
Nope. Everything is provided. Wear paint-friendly clothing (aprons available). Just bring your creativity!
Will I finish a project?
Yes. You’ll leave with at least one or more finished prints by the end of the session! Ready to frame and hang on your wall!
Yes. You’ll leave with at least one or more finished prints by the end of the session! Ready to frame and hang on your wall!
Can you host at our venue?
Yes. We can pop-up at offices, cafés, homes, libraries, community centers, etc.
Yes. We can pop-up at offices, cafés, homes, libraries, community centers, etc.
Is it messy?
It’s delightfully hands-on but controlled. We use water-based acrylics and protect surfaces. Quick set-up and easy clean-up are part of the service.
It’s delightfully hands-on but controlled. We use water-based acrylics and protect surfaces. Quick set-up and easy clean-up are part of the service.
CONTACT
Book a seat or bring a group
Tell me your ideal date, headcount, and any theme ideas (brand colors, botanicals, holiday projects). I’ll reply with options and a quick quote.
Tell me your ideal date, headcount, and any theme ideas (brand colors, botanicals, holiday projects). I’ll reply with options and a quick quote.
Send Maia a message to inquire about a custom workshop:
Thank you!