Printmaking with Gel Plates... A Hands-On Creative Adventure! Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30-8:30
Inspired by September foliage - when gardens still bloom and leaves begin to turn - this workshop is all about capturing the beauty of the season and transforming it into art.
We’ll start by learning how to create rich, layered gelli plate prints using paint, texture, and botanicals. You’ll build a collection of unique papers, then use them to design a modern-style collage - bold, fresh, and one-of-a-kind. Warning: Gell Plate Printmaking is highly addictive! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this class invites you to explore, experiment, and create freely.
What You’ll Learn:
Basic Techniques: Apply paint, use a brayer, and pull vibrant prints
Creative Exploration: Use found textures and layering techniques
Nature-Inspired Prints: Work with September foliage - leaves, flowers, grasses, and soft textures
Modern Collage: Turn your prints into a contemporary collage!
All materials are provided! You’re welcome to bring your own papers and botanicals - please bring only soft items (nothing sharp).
Location: Free Range Art Studio, 2nd floor of the Carriage House Collective (381 Brinton Lake Rd, Thornton, PA)
Date & Time: Wed. September 9th, 6:30-8:30
Sign up now - spaces are limited!
If you love color, texture, and hands-on creativity, this class is for you… but be warned - you may never want to stop printing!
Adult Botanical Printmaking with Gel Plates: Wednesday, September 9th 6:30 pm
Heather Carey has been creating art for as long as she can remember. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and more than 25 years of experience in art therapy, she brings a lifelong passion for creativity to every painting, workshop, and commission.
Her vibrant mixed-media artwork blends bold color, playful pattern, and rich texture, drawing inspiration from the animals, landscapes, and equestrian life that surround her in Pennsylvania’s historic horse country. Using layers of gel plate printing, acrylics, collage, and encaustic techniques, she creates contemporary works that celebrate connection, joy, and personality.
Teaching is one of Heather’s greatest passions. Through her workshops at Free Range Art, she loves helping students of all experience levels discover that creativity doesn’t have to be intimidating—it should be fun, playful, and full of exploration. Whether someone is picking up a paintbrush for the first time or expanding their artistic skills, her goal is to create an encouraging environment where everyone can succeed.
In addition to teaching, Heather creates original artwork, custom pet portraits, and commissioned pieces for collectors across the country. Her work can currently be found at Good Girls Bakery, with Sugartown Art & Antiques coming soon. This fall, she will also debut a special collection at North Star Orchard.
Her work will also be featured at upcoming exhibitions, including The Corner Art Collective, the Bryn Mawr Gala, and the Unionville Gala, with more exciting announcements coming soon.
Heather looks forward to sharing the joy of creativity with you.