FroyleArt Creative Academy
Expressive Mark Making With Gelli Printing & Collage
Expressive mark making is one of the most exciting ways to bring personality, movement, and energy into your mixed media artwork.
In this Foundation Class, you'll explore a wide variety of mark making techniques using the gel plate, creating a collection of unique prints full of texture, pattern, and expressive detail. Then we'll bring everything together by transforming our favourite prints into a beautiful art journal you'll continue to enjoy long after the class has finished.
Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or simply want to loosen up your creative process, this class will encourage you to experiment, play, and discover your own creative style.
Watch the Introduction
This Foundation Class is currently available on Skillshare.
Create expressive marks using a wide variety of gel printing techniques
Experiment with unconventional tools and everyday household objects
Transform recycled materials into unique mark making tools
Build a collection of rich, textured mono prints through playful experimentation
Organise your favourite prints into a creative mark making journal
Create a personal reference library of techniques for future artwork
Transform your favourite prints into beautiful mixed media collage
What Will You Learn?
Studio Reflection
Every mark tells a story.
There is no single right way to make a mark. Some are bold, some are delicate, and some arrive completely by accident. The more freedom you allow yourself to experiment, the more your own creative voice begins to emerge.
This Foundation Class is perfect for anyone wanting to loosen up their creative process and discover new ways to make expressive marks and textures.
Whether you're a beginner exploring gel printing for the first time or a more experienced mixed media artist looking for fresh inspiration, I'll guide you through a wide variety of playful techniques that encourage experimentation and creative freedom.
By the end of the class, you'll have a collection of unique prints, a finished art journal filled with your favourite discoveries, and a wealth of ideas to continue exploring in your own artwork.
Above all, I hope you'll discover that your most expressive marks are often the ones you never planned.
Who Is This Class For?
What’s Included
14 step-by-step video lessons
A complete Mark Making Art Journal, created from start to finish
A collection of expressive gel prints ready to use in future collage and mixed media artwork
A complete Materials List (PDF)
Sneak Peak - Making Unique Brush Marks
“The class is fabulous! The teacher’s enthusiasm is so inspiring! Although the project is making gel prints and using them in an art journal, the applications can be used in so many ways!” Carol Crocker
“I LOVED this class...and I don't even own a Gelli plate. :-) Lots of thoughts shared that can apply to many creative endeavors. Very inspiring, motivating and energetic teacher”
Kara Woodruff
What Students Are Saying
“The entire idea from start to finish is fabulous! I love starting with a limited pallet, then going on to make dozens of prints, then collecting them all in a recycled journal. I have a few dozen shoe catalogs that I can repurpose. I can't wait to get started! This class exceeded my expectations!”
Susan Ford
“OH MY!!! I have learned so much in this class and YOU are so inspiring. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and creativity it is sparking for me!!”
Donna Goal
“Great class, I learned so much and was able to follow along with the instructions and created some beautiful prints!” Teressa Fernandez
This is an awesome class and I highly recommend it. Gelli printing achieves such awesome results—even for beginners. Froyle has such an upbeat style and great sense of humor. I will be taking more of her classes.
Lorianne
Every artist starts somewhere, and every finished artwork begins with a single mark.
I hope this Foundation Class inspires you to explore new techniques, create with confidence, and enjoy the adventure of discovering your own creative voice.
When you're ready, l'd love to welcome you into the class.
Your Creative Adventure Begins Here
