Make & Flow: Gel-Plate Printing and Z-Fold Bookmaking

Taught by Maria Geary and Stacey L. Kirby

This workshop is open only to Duke faculty and staff, and housekeeping, dining, facilities, and busing staff are specifically welcome.

The purpose of this workshop is to help participants cultivate creativity as a daily, sustainable practice through reflection, experimentation, and shared intention. We will begin with an introduction to gel-plate printing, using color, texture, and layering techniques to create a collection of printed papers. Participants will then explore collage to create a colorful cover before constructing a two-pamphlet Z-fold book. Through guided prompts and playful material exploration participants will develop creative practices they can carry into their everyday lives

Meet the Instructors

Maria Geary

Maria Geary is a Durham, NC based mixed media and fiber artist with a passion for visual journaling.. She creates bold and expressive art and her work is influenced by …

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Stacey L. Kirby

Stacey L. Kirby is a Durham–based interdisciplinary artist known for her socially engaged performance installations that explore themes of identity, community, and civil rights. With a background in printmaking and …

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