Create. Layer. Play.

Discover the joy of gel plate printing in this fun, beginner-friendly class. Using simple tools, acrylic paint, and a variety of unexpected papers, you’ll create beautiful layered prints and turn your favorites into a finished collage.

No experience needed—just come ready to experiment and have fun.

DATE: Saturday, May 8, 2026

TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 pm

LOCATION: Arts in Bartlett, 215 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103

COST: $49 AIB Member, $59 non-member

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What You’ll Learn

• Apply paint and pull your first prints
• Create layered “ghost prints”
• Use everyday materials to build texture and pattern
• Work with stencils and masks for bold designs
• Combine your prints into a finished mini collage

We’ll Be Using

• Book pages
• Tissue paper
• Brown paper bags
• Black and white paper

What You’ll Take Home

• A stack of one-of-a-kind gel prints
• A completed mini collage artwork
• Skills to continue printing at home

What’s Included

• Gel plates and brayers
• Acrylic paints (curated color palettes)
• A wide variety of papers
• Stencils, masks, and texture tools

Good to Know

• No experience necessary
• Relaxed and social environment
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on

$49.00
AIB Member

$59.00
Non-Member

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About Your Instructor

Sharon Swing is a creative facilitator and artist who enjoys helping people reconnect with their creativity through playful, accessible art experiences. Her classes focus on exploration, confidence-building, and making art without pressure.

Beginner Gel Plate Printing + Collage Class