DeeDee Catron | Accordion Abstraction: gelli printed papers turned | Friday | August 7, 2026 | 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
$290.00
Let’s make a dreamy layered book!
We will start with some basics like setting up a successful printing station, paint application, color blocking, etc., but we’ll focus on creating a delicious pile of translucent, layered papers to collage with.
We lean heavily into creative reuse during the printing process including (but certainly not limited to) making our own masks & stencils.
The end result of this workshop is an accordion book, complete with thick protective covers, and a folding page block full of beautiful abstract gelli prints.
We’ll talk about color theory, design standards, collage techniques, art rules & how to break them +more.
Each person leaves with a completed collage accordion book.
“Everyone gets to customize their project based on personal preferences in regards to color, patterns, shapes + more.”
Come ready to MAKE!
WE WILL RELEASE SEATS FOR PURCHASE THE MORNING OF REGISTRATION.
*** MAY 18TH AT NOON (PHOENIX TIME) ***
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Description
Instructor: DeeDee Catron
Title of class: Accordion Abstraction – gelli printed papers turned
Date of Class: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
Level: beginner ~ intermediate
Type: Technique & project hybrid
Class Fee: $290
Kit Fee: $45
Kit includes
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- 5×7 Gel Plate
- Hard rubber brayer
- A selection of printing papers
- Tissue paper
- Deli paper
- Napkins
- Vintage onionskin
- Teabag paper
- Vintage pattern paper
- Tags in sizes 1, 5 & 8 in kraft and manila
- Cardstock in manila & white
- Some creative reuse items
Instructor will have the following for use in class
- Stencils
- Stamps
- Sewing machine
- Acrylic paint
- Paint markers / pens
- Fluid matte medium
- Palette knives
- Baby wipes
- A HUGE selection of creative reuse items for printing textures
- Water cups
- Squirt bottles
Student Supply List
- Acrylic paint in 3 favorite colors + neutrals
- Paints I KNOW work well (but bring YOUR faves):
- Dina Wakley
- Amsterdam
- Waverly Inspirations – matte finish
- Golden So Flat
- Paint markers
- Paintbrushes – think a small and medium round, a small and medium flat
- Scissors
- Permanent ink pad in 3 favorite colors + black
- Palette knife
- Magnification if needed
- Apron
- rechargeable or battery-operated task light
- Paints I KNOW work well (but bring YOUR faves):
Optional Supply List
- An extra brayer can be handy in addition to the new one in the kit
- Any stencils / stamps you’d like to use in printing (Please keep this limited)
Instructor Email Address: deedee430@gmail.com
Instructor Website: deedeecatron.com
