Ready to Combine Charcoal & Pastel Drawing With Gelli Printing?

Learn the techniques to creating a whole series of cohesive mixed media artworks – all from one simple drawing.

You've bought a Gelli plate,
but now you feel guilty
because it’s been sitting on your shelf, collecting dust, and you’re not doing anything with it.
and you are frustrated
because your results never look quite the same as the artist's you follow on social media.
and you feel overwhelmed
with the idea of building up the layers to create a complex artwork.
This class brings you clarity and confidence – 
one small step at a time.
Learn in Small, Joyful Steps

Throughout the class, you’ll work through clear, bite-sized exercises to help you:


  • Create leaf drawings using charcoal, pastels, or soft pencils
  • Experiment with tracing and frottage (leaf rubbings)
  • Transfer drawings using acrylic paint or medium
  • Build positive and negative prints
  • Add textures with stencils, lace, or bubble wrap
  • Layer your drawing onto colorful backgrounds
  • Assemble a cohesive mini-series from a single motif

Each technique builds on the last so you always feel supported – never overwhelmed.
Reuse Your Favorite Motifs

Instead of starting from zero every time, discover how one simple sketch can lead to many artworks. This means you can explore freely while keeping a consistent visual thread.

Create a Cohesive Series With Confidence
You’ll also learn how to use color, texture, and repetition intentionally so your prints feel connected — like a family of artworks rather than random experiments.
Feeling capable of creating cohesive artwork
because you have found your go-to techniques, that empower you to find your own style.because you understand how to combine drawing, color, and texture into a unified mixed media series.
Course Structure
This class is designed as a hands-on learning journey. You’ll start with simple sketching techniques that don't require you knowing how to draw, then learn how to transfer them onto a Gelli plate, and finally build a layered print series that celebrates nature's shapes and colors.
Foundations
Lesson 1:
Introduction 

Lesson 2:
Your Class Project: Leaf-Inspired Print Series 

Lesson 3:
Materials & Tools You’ll Need

Drawing & Transfer Techniques

Lesson 4:

Sketching Options with Charcoal and Pastels 


Lesson 5:

Transfer Your Drawing to the Gelli Plate 


Lesson 6:

Fix Too-Light Transfers


Lesson 7:
Quick Cleanup: Removing Charcoal Residue
Class Project
Mixed Media Gelli Printing

Lesson 8:

Start Your Series: Positive & Negative Leaf Prints


Lesson 9:

Finish Your Series: Add Your Drawing to the Prints


Lesson 10:

Final Thoughts

Repudiandae

Your Instructor
I’m Cornelia, an abstract painter from Austria who loves blending color, line, and texture into expressive mixed media work. After many years in art direction, I followed my passion for creating and teaching. 

I’m always exploring approachable techniques that feel playful and leave plenty of space to experiment. This class is exactly that: a simple, satisfying process that helps you reuse your drawings, build rich layers, and fall in love with Gelli printing all over again.
Your Class Project
Since the real learning happens in the doing, we’ll create your first project together step by step.
Once you’ve understood the technique, you can experiment freely. Because the transfer process removes smudging, you can layer, paint over, and build on your prints as much as you like.
Who Is This Course For?
Even if you’re new to drawing, the tracing and rubbing options I will show you, make the process completely approachable. 
Gelli Plate Explorers
Perfect if you finally want to put that stashed away gelli plate to use or if you’ve printed before and now want to bring your own drawings into the mix.
Mixed Media Artists

Great for anyone exploring new combinations of drawing, paint, and texture.

Art Journalers
If you love motifs, repetition, and making your pages feel personal, this technique fits beautifully.

Reviews

What students say about the course:

"A very enjoyable class and now after quite a few months without doing any printing I am inspired to get my gelli plate out again to try out these techniques especially using charcoal and soft pastels"

Anita
previous student
"Great class which may entice me to finally try gelli plate printing."
Carmen
previous student

"Eveniet quam natus et commodi minus consequuntur enim iure magnam nam fugit voluptas."

Samantha
CEO / Founder

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start?
This is a pre-recorded self-study course, so you'll get access to the full content right away.
How long do I have access?
At least one year to watch and revisit at your own pace.
Do I need prior Gelli printing experience?
No. Beginners are welcome, and everything is explained step by step.
Do I need drawing experience?
Not at all. The tracing and frottage options make it easy for every level.
What materials will I need?
The essential materials are a gelatin plate (any size), acrylic paint, acrylic medium (matte medium, gel medium or gloss medium), a brayer, drawing tools (e.g. charcoal, soft pastels, …) and paper.

You can download the full materials list here.
What is the refund policy?
I put a lot of love and care into creating my courses. If you still find that the class isn’t the right fit for you, I offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. Just send me an email at studio@corneliazelinka.com and I’ll take care of it.
Where do I sign up?
Just complete the form below and you’ll get immediate access. After paying you will receive your login data within a couple of minutes.
Transform Your Drawings Into Layered Mixed Media Prints
10 on demand videos
Be flexible: Learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever you want.
Spot-on short lessons
We value your time: Get to-the-point information without waffle. Learn this technique in just 45 minutes, so you have more time to create.
Practical knowledge
Immediately implement what you've learned by creating a beautiful leaf-inspired series!
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