Abstract & Non-Objective Gel Prints with Lisa Carlson

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 | 12:00 - 3:00pm

Join Lisa Carlson to make a series of modern, non-objective gel prints to gift or keep. From generating a creative ideas for effective images, making masks for your images, applying color theory and using the gel plate, Lisa will guide you as you learn gel printing skills.

You'll get to try all the equipment and mediums before you invest; acrylic paints, print papers, found objects, posca pens & the gel plate. Lisa will provide step-by-step instructions, multiple examples, and a link to a helpful digital guide. Beginners and seasoned creatives welcome! 

Students are responsible for bringing their own smock; all other supplies are provided.

Registration closes when workshop is full! Spots are limited.

About the Instructor

Lisa is an art educator with a demonstrated history of working in the fine art industry as both a creator and teacher. Skilled in cultivating critical thinking to motivate creative output in others, curriculum development, public speaking, and art production in drawing, painting & print making. She graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting & Drawing/Art Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Also holding an M Ed in Art Education from The Pennsylvania State University that includes a specialization in curriculum development with additional hours in painting & drawing. She’s taught at FSU’s research & development school, K-12th, including AP course work. She’s also taught at three other public-school systems & private institutions across the south. She also enjoys photography, fitness pursuits and spending time with her husband & three (almost grown) children and family fur kids Louie & Coco.