Enrollment is limited to 8 people to ensure that each participant receives individual attention and can fully engage with the printing process and the relaxed small group experience.

Unless stated otherwise, everything you need to create your artwork is provided: gel plate, paper for printing, a range of paints, stencils, masks, brayers (rollers), and any other supplies needed to fully engage is the creative process outlined in the workshop.

After working as a part-time artist in various mediums for many years, I’ve been working as a full-time artist for four years. For the majority of that time, I have been immersed in creating art using the gel printing method, and it would be fair to say I'm addicted to monoprinting and mixed media!

I was awarded the Blaney Aquisitive Art Prize 2024 with a work that was predominantly created on the gel plate. You can read more about me here and browse just some of my work here.

With decades of teaching experience, I thoroughly enjoy delivering workshops and pride myself on being well-prepared, and providing practical, useful resources. I’m dedicated to ensuring you have a productive and enjoyable time in my workshops.

Unless agreed otherwise, the workshop venue is the historic Millthorpe School of Arts building, the permanent home of Millthorpe Creative Arts. The gallery will be open to visitors on the day, with the workshop held in a separate room.

Address: 48 Victoria St Millthorpe

Parking: plenty of unrestricted street parking

Access: Via front steps or ramp at the side of the building

Tea and coffee with a light morning and afternoon tea is provided.

There are cafes and a well-stocked IGA in Millthorpe if you wish to buy your lunch, or you are welcome to bring your lunch and enjoy it on-site (there's a kitchen with a microwave should you need to heat your lunch).

I'll provide aprons; however, we will be working with acrylic paint - it is permanent, fast drying, and usually doesn't come out of clothes once it's dry.

I recommend wearing old clothes, or a coverall shirt that you don't mind getting paint on.

A notepad and pen

Bring your lunch if you wish, and your enthusiasm. I've got the rest covered :-)

Book your spot by clicking the button on this page and following the prompts.

Payment can be made using Spring Street Studio's secure online credit card facility.

A booking is confirmed on receipt of payment.

Cancellations will be accepted and a full refund minus a $10 administration fee provided up to 14 days before the date of the workshop. Thereafter, a full refund minus the $10 administration fee will be provided if the booking can be re-booked from the waiting list.

A workshop will only be cancelled by Spring Street Studio in the following unlikely circumstances: illness/misadventure/ or fewer than 4 participants have booked. Participants who have booked for the workshop will be offered an opportunity to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Participants may photograph or video the printing process should they wish to do so.

Spring Street Studio regularly takes photos and videos during workshops for social media. Should you wish to be excluded from these photos/videos, please let Ruth know on arrival at the workshop.