Explore Nature-Inspired Printmaking with Color & Texture Join us for a playful and creative workshop to explore the magic of gelli plate printing using real leaves, flowers, and other natural elements. Learn to use gel printing plates, acrylic paint, and various botanical textures to create beautiful layered monoprints. Basic printing techniques, arrangement of natural materials for the best impressions, and ways to build depth with multiple layers will be covered. No experience necessary. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment and leave with a stack of unique botanical prints perfect for framing, card-making, or using in your own mixed media projects. Karalyn Thayer is an artist from Buxton, Maine, who loves experimenting with illustration, printmaking, and botanical crafts. With a BFA from Maine College of Art and a background in web and graphic design, she now spends her time experimenting with creative techniques at home. Her work is inspired by fantasy stories and the mossy, magical feel of the natural world.