Natural World Studio

Gelli Plate Printing with Nature at the Ukrainian History and Education Center

Sunday, June 14, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$25

We will use materials found in nature, such as leaves, plants and bark to explore printing and color combinations. Using charcoal, pastels and acrylics we will print to lightweight rice paper. You will have a collection of prints for your own crafting projects, making cards or books. Gelli printing is a playful, hands-on printmaking process using a soft gel plate, vibrant paints, and textured materials. Participants will explore layering, pattern, and color to produce unique, expressive prints—no prior experience needed.

Art in the Garden Series at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

Mini-Block Printing
June 9, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
$15

Inspired by the Museum’s Thomas Nast print collection, this workshop invites participants to carve their own miniature block print. Participants will then use their block print to print on bookmarks and greeting cards. All supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.

Charcoal and Pastel
June 30, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
$15

Love gelli plate printing with paint? Try charcoal and pastels next! Using materials from the garden, design your own enhanced greenery impressions using charcoal and chalk pastels on a gelli plate. All supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.

Fish Printing
July 14, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
$15

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish from the mid-19th century. Historically it was used by fisherman to record their catches, but it has sense evolved into an art form on its own. Participants can choose between printing with real or fake fish. All supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.

Sunset Watercolor
July 28, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
$15

What’s better than a summer sunset? A watercolor summer sunset! Be inspired by the colors of nature to paint a summer landscape with sunset. All supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.

Clay Nature Stamping
August 11, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
$15

Make your own clay pinch pot (or bowl or tray) and decorate it using floral stamps. Take inspiration from the garden of roses in bloom. All supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.

Theorem Painting
September 1, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
$15

Young Mary Louisa Macculloch made a theorem painting for her parents when she was away at school. Using the same technique of layering stencils to create a painting, participants will create their own unique painting. All supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.

Gelli Plate Printing
September 29, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
$15

Use gelli plates and elements from the garden to experiment with positive/negative printing as well as color mixing to learn how to incorporate nature in art. All supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own apron or smock.

Linocut Workshop & Gallery Talk at the Ukrainian History and Education Center

Sunday, September 13, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$50

Linocut printing is a relief printmaking technique in which an image is carved into a linoleum surface, inked, and pressed onto paper or fabric to create a print. Participants will learn how to trace, carve, and print their own linoleum block design. Each participant will print their image onto a tote bag provided by UHEC. A selection of images will be available for inspiration, or participants are welcome to bring their own black-and-white design ideas sized to fit a 4 x 6 inch carving block.