Gelatin plates offer a spontaneous and fun way to generate multi-layered, textural prints. The soft surface of the gelatin plate is ideal for playing with color, templates, mark making and found objects. In this workshop we’ll use this monoprinting technique to create seasonal cards, tags, and gifts. Gelatin printing does not require a press and can easily be done at the kitchen table. Great for all levels of experience.
About the Instructor
Karin Otto brings her background in arts administration, teaching, and fine arts to Waterfall Arts since 2012. Using a variety of print making techniques, Karin’s work reflects the repetitive patterns of organic shapes and forms found in the natural world. As a long-time contributor to Waterfall Arts, Karin has curated and produced gallery exhibitions, coordinated events, taught classes and workshops, assisted with program planning, and manages the Kennedy Press. Karin is currently an active 2021 Mentor for the Maine Crafts Association Craft Apprentice Program (CAP), Former Board and Program Committee Chair for Waterfall Arts, and participates on grant review committees for both the Maine Arts Commission and The Maine Community Foundation. Prior to her life in Maine, Karin spent several years coordinating programming and curating exhibitions for The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, in Glasgow, Scotland. Karin also works as a Human Resources consultant for both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Karin has a BFA in Sculpture and Ceramics, MFA in Organizational Behavior and is a certified professional coach through the Coaches Training Institute.
