Gel Plate Monoprinting Workshop

I chose to do the beginners Gel Plate Printing Workshop, not because I was a beginner, but because I hadn't done any gel printing for well over a year and I needed a "refresher". The saying "practice makes perfect" is certainly true. I had forgotten quite a few techniques, including registration! Thank you Kim, I really enjoyed the day and I am motivated to not only practice gel printing but to experiment once again.

I would absolutely recommend this workshop. So much fun. Kim took all the mystery & failure out of gel printing. I can’t wait to do the next class.

[what did you like about the workshop] Quality materials and superb tuition. Lovely supportive teacher and Kim is very generous with sharing her knowledge with lovely examples and demos. Lovely setting and lovely cake and tea selection also

[What did you like about the workshop] Being challenged to think differently, the sense of community, permission to play and explore, learning new skills and of course a wonderful and compassionate teacher. It was refreshing.

Plenty of useful information from a great teacher, hands on straight up into printing and lots of fun. We tried a number of different printing techniques and lots of encouragement. It was great fun and I liked the freedom of "there's no mistakes". Great cake too and good company.

Loved being made to feel welcomed and relaxed as soon as I arrived. Loved being part of a group of women all tapping into creativity. Loved the space which was full of interesting and inspiring objects. Loved the music and the delicious orange and almond cake. It was a day away from the treadmill, a day to recoup, a day to challenge myself to a new skill that wouldn’t be judged and in which my imagination could explore without limit.

Really good fun. I loved that it was so easy and that there could be so many different effects and results. Definitely a playful way to get creative.

Great group. That everything was provided so I could try GeliPlate printing without having to first buy stuff I may not use again. Large space for each person to work on. Book recommendations to feed my book habit and extend my thinking on GeliPlates. Kim answers all your questions.

A workshop in the two different mediums I have attended was an informative and wonderful experience and Kim is a very talented printmaker and generous teacher.

Kim's peaceful workspace and teaching methods help me to unwind and enjoy a lovely creative day... and I surprise myself . I always look forward to a day out at the Studio

A fabulous day in a friendly and non-threatening environment that covers the mono printing processes in detail. Excellent quality materials provided and students encouraged to follow individual exploration. Best orange and almond cake provided by Kim. A very passionate and supportive teacher. Thankyou.

Kim, you are so encouraging, passionate, energetic and fun! And I love the synergy the other students bring to your workshops Thank you so much, Kim! Another great workshop! I love how you just know and that you say yes to everything! Looking forward to my next workshop with you!

I loved the way you demonstrated the techniques. You were easy to follow, very friendly and put us at ease. It was great to be with other people all willing to learn and play. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend this workshop for any beginner. Thankyou Kim.

I gained knowledge and learnt techniques that, hopefully, will enable me to produce far better prints than I have been able to turn-out so far working on my own at home. Kim’s enthusiasm is contagious and it’s great that we can benefit from her knowledge and experience derived from many years of geli printing. [What did you like about the workshop] I liked that I was left to work through the processes that Kim demonstrated on my own and in my own time—no pressure. But if I was uncertain or needed help Kim was always ready to assist. And it was great to see the work that the others in the class produced and receive the benefit of their perspectives.

Had so much fun. I loved how much I was able to create in one session, and now inspired to give it a go at home and come back for all the other workshops. Thank you so much Kim

I learned a lot and got lots of time to explore this type of printing. The information provided is good and all questions are answered. It's nice you get to freedom to explore, not rigid as some workshops can be. The group was the perfect size and the cake was delicious.

I knew nothing about gel printing so [this workshop] was all an eye-opener. I enjoyed playing with the colour and the gel plate; also seeing how the paper tears resulted in those mountain/sea / landscape-type prints. Very relaxing also; a great way to spend a Saturday.

Just a huge thank you. Will live long in my happy memories. [What did you like about hte workshop] Everything! Kim's warmth and generosity, her clear instructions, freedom of choice, just enough help, loads of skills taught to take our practice beyond the workshop, relaxed vibe, a fabulous experience

This is the second workshop I have done and both have been thoroughly enjoyable and informative. Kim is a great teacher. I will definitely be back for more. [The workshop was] very informative. It was lots of fun and I feel I learnt a lot. No pressure to produce a perfect outcome. Good company and good CAKE!

I absolutely loved the gel plate workshop with Kim! It's my second time coming back and to a workshop with Kim. I love the small group atmosphere, the environment (Kim's studio is inspiring and so it the view!), Kim's amazing examples of her own gel plate art, and the rad quotes in her studio toilet!

Kim was affirming, and clearly passionate about her art. And I appreciated her help and suggestions for an art project I will be organising for a rural school in Cambodia.

This workshop opened a gate unto my intuitive and abstract seeking self. I loved the small classes, the encouragement to be free and express myself, and learning from someone I admire.

Absolutely everything was well thought out and conducted professionally, but in a manner that made me feel immediately welcome and included. A rare and wonderful combination. Exceptional communication prior, during and post workshop. Great studio set up with a large variety of tools and paints to try. Clear, professional instruction delivered in friendly and relaxed manner. Supportive and encouraging - let go of the outcome, there are no mistakes.

Kim, thank you once again for the opportunity to take me out of my ordinary and into the extraordinary world of fun, learning and creativity that you organise and deliver. Such a happy and well organised fun parlour….I mean ‘creating’ space!

Kim puts everyone at ease from welcome to farewell with her warm relaxed manner and encouraging teaching style in a studio of delights. We enjoyed a day of learning through Exploratory play. I’m keen to follow up with the next class.

Kim’s passion & love of creating beautiful art is contagious. Thankyou for giving me the confidence to embrace my creative side again, after a very long time! I really appreciated Kim’s detailed explanation of the process of gel plate printing. It was really interesting to not think about the outcome & trust the technique… often resulting in a wonderful surprise!! Kim’s a patient, highly skilled artist & teacher. I loved every minute of this workshop!

Very enjoyable, creative workshop, your enthusiasm for printing really shone through! I liked that your expertise and knowledge on the subject was thoroughly passed on to the students both in person and on the worksheets, thank you for a great day out!

[What did you like about the workshop] The lovely art space with so much to look at and explore. Kim's friendliness and welcome. Kim's sharing of knowledge, pitched and paced just right for newbies. The CAKE! The support and encouragement from Kim, and the other participants made it a really satisfying experience. We laughed and shared and let go, and just...played!

Kim is as beautiful as her prints. I found the workshop very inspiring and relaxing. Connecting with others through nature by using leaves and other materials out of Kim’s beautiful garden. A fantastic workshop in a wonderfully held space. Beautiful location, very spacious and well organised. Materials supplied were prolific, absolutely no limits on any materials that was supplied. Kim shared care and attention to every participant and gave adequate space for questions and concerns. Thank you for a rich and fascinating well presented workshop and sharing your knowledge with us Kim.

Just thanks for everything Kim. A great day. I came home bursting with ideas and thoughts. Welcoming. Supportive. Great teaching and demonstrations. Great workshop conditions. Learnt a huge amount. Kindness and generosity in offering cake tea coffee etc. friendly. Non threatening and non competitive. 

Kim creates a really friendly and supportive group experience, and nothing is "wrong", lots of positive vibes to keep trying new textures/feathers, stencils, elastic bands etc. I look forward to booking in my 2nd workshop.

It was a truly wonderful day. Learnt so much while having heaps of fun. And, came away with so many pieces of art that I am extremely happy with. I was not expecting to achieve so much.

Probably the best art workshop I've ever attended. Kim is a great teacher - passionate about printing, and generous with her knowledge and resources. The studio is bright and spacious. The day was well-paced, and I was amazed at how many prints we were able to create in one day. I'm looking forward to learning more about gel plate printing at Kim's Beyond Basics workshop!

[I liked] The wonderful presentation, demonstration, explanation and inspiration provided by Kim. The focus on the process and the experience over the outcome gave me freedom to experiment with no pressure or expectation. I loved the atmosphere of welcome and inclusion, acceptance of all participants regardless of prior experience or level of skill. It was a very friendly and supportive group. Thankyou Kim, I learnt a lot and had fun at the same time. The studio was a peaceful creative, well organised space with a fantastic location and view. I'll be back. 🙂

My husband and I, we enjoyed and valued Kim's lovely nature and wealth of knowledge. The playful and experimental nature of the process allowed us to have fun from the beginning to the end of the workshop and opened up a new world of mark making and possibilities. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful, fun process .

This is my third course with Kim... it keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend Kim as an artist, teacher and story teller.

Unlock your creativity with this brilliant workshop. You don’t need to have training- just a willingness to give it a go. Kim is a highly experienced, thoughtful teacher who guides you through each technique, giving you the freedom to explore and discover. I had so much fun and cannot recommend This workshop enough. Gel printing is something you can do at home, without a press or other fancy equipment, but giving you a finished, high quality result. I am really excited to be able to get back into printmaking. Thank you!

Kim is so giving with her information and made the learning experience very enjoyable. I loved every creative moment.

I found releasing the attachment to the outcome a real struggle because i am used to having a vision of the outcome and my art relies on the reproduction and a representation of the subject and an expectation of the end result. But learning to let go of expectations and allow the unpredictable was really good for me so i will definitely do more of your workshops. Thank you

What did I like about the workshop? ... Well apart from your huge bank of knowledge Kim, you made it so easy for those of us who haven’t done anything creative for a while. You are patience personified. You enthuse people and make the process very exciting. It was a wonderful day!!!! There was nothing to not like, AND your orange cake was superb!

I had an absolute ball in the gel plate workshop. Kim made the day a safe space to explore and have fun!

I have just completed a Gel Plate Monoprinting workshop with Kim and throughly enjoyed it. Learnt lots and produced prints that I think are OK for a beginner. The workshop has inspired me to look into this form of printing. This is not the first workshop I have done with Kim and it won’t be the last!

This was a great introductory workshop to Geli Plate printing loved the venue and the class was just the right size so I felt I got more personal instruction.

First I met Kim was at Open Studio 2021 this year. And photograph her open day and all her best artwork. Then to document her next workshop was another joyful to learnt and understand on how colour, texture, patterns can mixed together into paper. I finally decided to join myself the workshop today and it was awesome. I wish it's every month hehehe I would've join all of them if it's possible. That's how crazy I am to express that this is the most popular workshop ever! Kim was so communicative and very thorough to explained all the tools and the artwork she done in the past. Inspiring us to open our wings and let it fly high with saturated colours, texture, pattern andddd fun with new friends. We had a blast of joy. So thank you so much and Merry Christmas . See you next year workshop. Kim, you are a legend!!!!

Relaxed learning experience where you feel welcome and very well organised in a inspirational setting.

Kim is a wonderful teacher, so giving of her knowledge… this is my third workshop with her. Another creative fun filled time, exploring and experimenting. Thank you, Kim

I absolutely loved the gelatine plate printing workshop with Kim and would encourage anybody to treat themselves and enrol .

Dear Kim, You are a fantastic teacher. The Workshop today has open my eyes about nature and native surrounding our lives. To put it on the gel plate and become an artwork was incredible artwork from your workshops. I've never doing draw nor paint before so to be able to get this opportunity makes the different for my life. This workshop was so special to my heart. Seriously proud of myself. I can't believe that I created a beautiful work. Kim gave us a special frame and we framed the best artwork from today's workshop. Just a spectacular experience. Thank you soooo much! Pretty special today. Kim, you made my day!

Kim is an excellent teacher and experimenter of colour, line, shape and texture. A great workshop to inspire you to create your artwork.

The space is great, big and inspiring and with excellent light. The amount we covered was perfect for the time we had, although I didn't want it to end! Kim is a fantastic instructor and brilliant artist; generous and patient and she created a very supportive workshop environment for us all. It was absolutely top-notch. Gel plate printing is so much fun, inspiring and open-ended and can be incorporated into other techniques. LOVED every minute.

"There was lots of very positive chatter about yesterday’s workshop and lots of envy from those who didn’t join us. Ingrid has already booked with you for later in the year. Kim you are a very generous and enormously talented tutor and your positive encouragement was much appreciated. Thank you from all of us." Jenny --- "Having never had an artistic flair I was worried I might have been out of my depth at the workshop. However, with Kim's enthusiasm and encouragement I was very pleased with my achievements. I found the process stimulating, rewarding and therapeutic and look forward to expanding my knowledge." Gloria  ---  "Just wanted to say a big thank you for sharing your talent with us today , I enjoyed the day and I am looking forward to continuing printing at home." Alison --- "Great experience. Highly recommended. Just learning something new and having different experiences is what life is all about. Treat yourself!" Julie

Kim is not only a wonderful printmaker, but she is an excellent teacher as well. She is generous with her knowledge and experience as well as her resources. I just loved my workshop with Gelli printing and am looking forward to the cyanotype coming up. I sincerely recommend Kim as a tutor and a lovely generous person.

Kim is an excellent teacher and she shared her passion for Gelatin Plate Printing in a relaxed and friendly workshop.

I really enjoyed Kim’s introduction to gelli printing workshop. It was a fun morning with a focus on play. I loved how generous Kim is with her knowledge and enjoyed experimenting with something I’d never tried before. Kim is great at taking the anxiety out of trying something new . Kin’s love of print making is contagious. Only problem was, I didn’t want to go home.

Kim is an amazing tutor and is very generous with her knowledge.

The gelatin plate printing workshop was a great experience. Kim is such an organised, helpful, encouraging instructor, that the time just flew. It was such a joy to find something free & easy, no great thought processes, no experience necessary, no right or wrong. Being encouraged to just let it happen, and even go against your initial instincts was very refreshing. I was very happy with what I was able to produce at my very first attempt and I look forward to trying my hand at home.

Very organised, plenty of supplies to use and Kim provided a lot of information and encouragement. I look forward to attending another of Kim’s workshops in the future.

Kim makes everything fun, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. The company and the intimacy and encouragement from the group is also awesome. Such a great workshop. Would highly recommend to others.

I did a one on one session Mono printing session with Kim and found her to be warm, friendly and very generous with her knowledge. I really liked the variety of ideas and techniques she explored during our time together and feel this will be positive for extending my own work in watercolour. I would highly recommend Kims workshops for anyone who is looking for a fun day to play and leave their woes at the door. It would also be great for someone in a creative rut who needs some fresh ideas and inspiration too.

"Thank you so much for the morning. I enjoyed it so much. I loved the feeling of being totally focussed and I am thrilled with my beginner art works." Maree --- "Best morning ever!" Helen

My experience of training with Kim is always one of fun, curious exploration, and there are no mistakes. Her wealth of knowledge and generosity of spirit in sharing her discoveries delights creativity. Thank you for such inspiring workshops!

Kim is a wonderful teacher and kept us all inspired throughout the day. The Gelatine printing process; I had a marvellous day learning how the Gelatine process works. So much fun and incredibly spontaneous and somewhat unpredictable, which is lovely, because then you simply explore your way through the process and you can do nothing but have fun being creative.

I was unsure about what to expect as other workshops I'd attended were either rushed or short on information, Kim's workshops are the complete opposite. Classes are run at a good pace, that is your own pace. Kim creates a relaxed atmosphere to encourage experimentation and exploration, perfect for nervous beginners like me. She also gives you oodles of useful information and ideas that you can apply immediately. Kim is also a very generous teacher, sharing all she knows and because of that, helps you get great results from the start. I would highly recommend Kim to anyone wanting to learn Gelli plate printing. I'm sure all her courses are the same.

The workshop exceeded my expectations. The prints the students achieved were majestic. A large number of variations in technique were each demonstrated clearly and succinctly. Kim gave genuine encouragement and if a student developed a different result it was acknowledged enthusiastically.

Kim is a wonderful teacher and guided us in making some beautiful prints. I was a beginner at this and not very confident with colours but enjoyed learning a new skill and creating one off original prints. Note from Kim: Lee, you created some simply beautiful prints, and you play with colours was lovely. Keep going !! 🙂

Excellent tuition delivered in a friendly positive way. Clear instructions with the right balance of demonstrations and self motivated activity. All equipment to hand and I appreciated the extra space. I have been to workshops in the past where the space is too cramped and everything gets muddled up! You are super organised Kim even down to the tea and biscuits and it makes for such an enjoyable day. You were very generous with your knowledge and tips and I now feel that I can have a go with confidence on my mini gel plate which has been sitting on the shelf untouched for months. Thank you. Cheers Bee

Kim was so welcoming and open to sharing her wealth of knowledge in Gelli Plate printing. There was the perfect mix of information, demos and time to play and experiment with the medium.

5 out of 5 stars If you have a passion for art or just like to be creative or haven't done anything before Kim's workshop is one you HAVE to go to.. Her energy & enthusiasm is contagious and she leaves you wanting more.. LOVED IT!

The workshop space was interesting, comfortable, airy and had plenty of creative reference materials to use. Kim was passionate, kind, friendly, inclusive, knowledgeable, had a clear idea of what the workshop could offer and made sure that was achieved. The materials and resources were freely available and there were plenty available. Loved what we learnt.

Kim is very talented and an excellent teacher, very open and sharing with ideas and techniques. A great atmosphere and comraderie also made it a fantastic experience. I'd recommend it to anyone, individual and groups.

Kim demonstrated a number of techniques to help us understand the concepts, - one of which was a bit of a head scratch to try and figure out. However it became quite clear once the process was shown step by step. There was a lot of examples of work to show us the end results as well. I look forward to my next class ! Kim is a very approachable and knowledgeable teacher, who is more than willing to share her knowledge. Her art studio is a lovely atmosphere work in.

Kim provides great insight into the print medium process. A beautiful art space to work your own piece of magic on paper, silk or cloth. Thanks Kim can’t wait for my next workshop.

After one of Kim Herringe's workshops, you feel recharged and excited to engage in new processes of paint, play and printing. Her easy going style of conversation helps participants to let go.

Great atmosphere and easy to become creative in this environment with lots of examples and encouragement. Even if you have never done any art - you can create a masterpiece! The best way to get away from it all and the day unfortunately flew past and it was time to go home! Kim you are a wonderful and caring instructor.

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop yesterday, and could have spent a lot more time playing! Thank you so much for all the information and guidance.

I have explained to her that I have to bring someone with me to hear the workshop and she understood that I needed an Auslan Interpreter. It was her first time to meet me, I am deaf and it was the first time Auslan Interpreter in her workshop. She loves it too, as I could tell. I was so happy and understanding everything for Gelatin Monoprint workshop. I definitely be back and as well other different workshop with my Interpreter.

A really wonderful and creative learning experience. I am hooked on printing now! Thank you Kim 🙂

Kim is an amazing artist and a wonderful teacher. She is so generous with sharing her contacts and knowledge. I have now enjoyed 3 different printmaking workshops with Kim and cannot wait to do more. She’s so inspiring and encouraging.

A stimulating and rewarding day. Highly recommend.

"A very personable approach. So generous with information and materials too. Many thanks Kim for a great workshop. A lovely relaxed and productive day!" Judy  ---  "I liked that you just showed the technique and we could just do our own thing and that there was no right or wrong print. Excellent workshop." Marilyn

Loved the informal friendly presentation of the process of the Gel Printing... the relaxed atmosphere and the openness with which Kim shared her knowledge, and the way we were encouraged to continue to experiment and explore this printing process... thank you Kim for a delightful, fun filled day!

This is a special place where everyone becomes an amazing artist while having a lot of fun. A fantastic break from a busy and tech saturated world.

Thank you Kim for a perfect workshop. Your enthusiasm for your art is contagious and I felt I came away from the day so inspired. The thing I loved was that there was no pressure to create a certain way, there was no wrong way to do anything. I came home with some beautiful pieces and not one am I going to discard. Love them all, that says a lot for how you conducted the day. The information flowed all day. Thank you Kim for sharing so much.

For many years I’ve been searching for an art medium that I can get excited about and now, at this late stage of my life, I’ve found it. Something unknown and unexpected, a passion - perfect for my ageing and rheumatic hands, simple processes I can indulge in on a daily basis, and yearn for when other duties call. I became inspired less than a year ago after visiting a printing exhibition of aboriginal lino cuts. But what to do? A search on Google took me to Kim’s inspirational website and the decision was made. I wanted to get started there and then and so I decided to take a one-on-one session - four hours of entry into this new world. It was just what I needed. Entry level, slow paced, hands on, with fabulous colours and beautiful papers, and take-home gorgeous works of art. I not only learnt the basics of lino printing, but Kim very wisely offered an alternative for when my hands aren’t functioning so well - gelli printing, and it is this that now sustains me. I recently took another individual workshop with Kim, this time to discuss my progress and go deeper into the unlimited possibilities - Kim is such a good teacher - listening, reflecting, guiding and encouraging. I can’t recommend her highly enough - I’m hooked for life, and will return to her studio as often as I can.

A very informative Gel print workshop on 1st June, 2019. Lots of good demonstrations, handouts and materials. Also the studio was spacious and had lots of natural light. Overall a great learning experience.

Fantastic day learning about gelli plate printing. Informative, fun the day flew by and I ended with some wonderful prints and some great ideas. Thanks Kim.

Kim, I have no idea if you have ever been a teacher. Many artists and artisans are skilled in their areas but lack teaching ability. You nailed it. All learning should involve fun within a positive environment and you provided this in spades. I felt happy just plodding, experimenting and sharing conversations with the group about our individual experiments.....with no judgement attached. It was wonderful to have all of the equipment provided and to have all of your expertise in showing, sharing and modelling. Having a small group also meant we all had access to your expertise and advice. So in short...I loved it.

I recently did a Gel Plate Printing workshop with Kim & had a great time! I'd previously watched numerous videos & tried a few things myself, but had not really been happy with the results. In a very short time I was producing multi-layered prints that I really loved. The techniques were clearly explained and demonstrated & the materials were very high quality. Kim's encouragement to just play, experiment & let go of the outcome really made for an enjoyable learning experience. I would recommend the workshop to anyone who is interested in gel plate printing.

The Mixed Media Art group at the Buderim Cottage, of which I am leader, invited Kim to conduct two gel plate workshops in October. I found Kim to be professional, her workshop was very well planned and organised. In addition to being an excellent printmaker, she was able to impart her skills and enthusiasm with ease. Her workshops were successful and were universally enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Great inspiration to keep me motivated in my art practice. Thank you for providing and sharing your techniques.

Though I’ve never tried printmaking before, I really enjoyed your workshop Kim.  It was very relaxed and friendly, with heaps of paints, paper and materials to experiment and play with.  The small group we had was lovely - we could get inspiration from others and the right amount of assistance as we needed it.  There was a good amount of activities and best of all, plenty of time to practise what we’d learned – I had a fun day and loved it!

It was a friendly relaxing environment and Kim demonstrated the techniques in a clear manner. I took a while to remember processes but that was part of the fun in experimenting and not trying to make perfect art. Just play!