TEXTILES
gel printing with fabric
With Nelusha McDonald
Oct 2, 2026 | 10am - 3pm
In this day long workshop, we will immerse ourselves into the magical world of gel printing and learn how to use this simple and uniquely creative process on virtually any textile.
Nelusha will teach you how to successfully achieve unusual prints and extraordinary results with this fascinating tool. You'll learn how to transform canvas, cotton, cotton blends and even those with manufactured prints to suit your personal palette.
Bring what's in your stash and your favourite acrylic paints to experiment with. You will be able to use what you design as art quilt panels, as underpaintings for mixed media or other art work, as backgrounds to embroider on, or as framed original art.
Tap into a whimsical creative centre within yourself as we surrender to the unexpected, playful results of gel printing on a foundation cloth. It's fun and addictive.
Supply List
$25 material fee to be paid to the instructor at the start of class.
Material Fee Includes practice papers and foundation cloth (to keep) as well as paints; mark making tools; stencils (to be returned at the end of the class)
Students are asked to bring their own gel plate and brayer to class. As well, if students have favourite acrylic paints, stencils or stamps in their stash, bring them along but not necessary.
Teacher Bio
Nelusha McDonald is a textile collage artist and art doll designer. Her work has been featured several times in Stampington & Co.'s print magazines, including Art Quilting Studio, Green Craft, Art Journaling and Somerset Studio. Nelusha’s also been showcased by StitchesbyJulia, a popular YouTube host and textile artist.
For over 15 years, Nelusha has taught and inspired the creative spirits of others. She also design textile collages for other artists to use in their own work. Her authenticity shows most clearly in loose threads, raw edges, unconventional colour combinations and abstraction. Some of her creations can be found on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kitschychic
***All classes and workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made 7 days, or more in advance of the workshop or class date will receive 100% credit. 6 days before class, and no credit will be issued.
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DATE:
Fri. Oct 2, 2026
TIME:
10am - 3pm
TEACHER:
Nelusha McDonald
WHO IT’S FOR:
All Levels
FEE:
$110.00 CAD plus $25 material fee
LOCATION:
The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre, Upstairs Classroom