Last spring I ordered a class set of Gelli plates for my classroom and immediately became intimidated and overwhelmed with thoughts of managing a class using them. I shared the process with my fellow art teachers and hoped I would find courage to use them in my classroom. Baby steps last week when I pulled them out for the Art club to use. Here are some pictures of student's work "in the process". I laid out supplies, stencils texture tools and other found objects and allowed them to experiment and to personally discover the limitless possibilities. They printed on book pages, newsprint, construction paper and drawing paper. I had hoped to have deli papers for them but the order didn't arrive in time - next time I'll pull those out. WE had a blast! Collages will be made using selected prints on canvas and also for cards. Pictures to follow when they are completed. |
| We used large paper as a place mat to keep things organized by student. |
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| Playing with texture making tools both purchased and made from old credit cards |
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| Adding stamps for mask and then stamping on other prints to create ghost prints |
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| Gyotaku rubber fish worked well, too! |
