Autumn Leaves Gelli Plate Printmaking

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Participants will use provided leaves—selected for their unique shapes and textures—as the primary tools for original autumn-inspired artworks. Using Gel plates, we will explore gel monoprinting by applying thin layers of paint and using leaves as tools to reveal delicate botanical details. This sustainable art form, or eco-printing, allows participants to produce professional-quality prints that highlight organic patterns through techniques like layering and ghost printing.This workshop serves as an engaging educational activity and a medium for artistic expression. Beyond its history in scientific identification and documentation, leaf printing encourages artists to reconnect with the environment and foster an appreciation for the intersection of art and science. By transforming the season's beauty into hand-pulled works, participants celebrate the local landscape and master a modern twist on the timeless tradition of nature-inspired printmaking.

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Town of Oakville

The Town of Oakville is located on Treaty 14 and 22 lands, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Oakville is home to many different First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Since the 1800s, it has become one of the most coveted areas to live and work in Ontario, with 225,000 residents calling Oakville home. The town offers all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre with first-rate facilities and amenities while maintaining its small-town feel.

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