Amazing Gel Prints: Working with Stencils
with Elizabeth St. Hilaire
April 13, 2026 | Monday
Monday: 10 am – 5 pm
Experience Level: All levels of experience are welcome.
Medium: Mixed Media, Acrylic Paints
Registration: Each student must register individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
Location: Sedona Arts Center, Theatre Studio
Based on her book of the same name, Elizabeth St. Hilaire will teach you how to achieve complex gel prints through layering. Learn to build layers with stencils over solid colored sheets with initial prints and ghost prints. Create pastel colors with layers of pattern that stay light in color. Combine stencil patterns with foam stamping, mark making, and texture. Add watery washes and spatter for even more pattern and color that soaks all the way through the sheet. Experiment with one pull prints where you build up multiple layers on the plate and pull them all at once. Enhance your prints with glitter or sparkly foil effects, the cherry on top! Elizabeth has been teaching gel printing for over 20 years and she still gets excited every time she pulls the paper off the plate! Come and learn in a fun environment where you are encouraged to ask questions and enjoy the process
Elizabeth St. Hilaire is a renowned mixed-media artist, instructor, and author recognized for her innova-tive approach to collage. Using hand-painted papers, she creates dynamic works celebrated for their bold color, intricate detail, and layered depth. Her art has been exhibited internationally and featured in prominent publications such as The Artist’s Magazine, Acrylic Artist Magazine, Cloth Paper Scissors, and Southern Living.
A Signature Member of the National Collage Society, St. Hilaire holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and has spent over 20 years exploring and refining her unique methods. She is the author of Painted Paper Art Workshop and has written numerous books and instructional guides to inspire artists around the globe.
Known for her engaging teaching style, St. Hilaire travels widely to lead workshops, sharing her pas-sion for creativity and the transformative power of collage. Her work has extended beyond gallery walls, appearing on textiles, home decor, and more, making her a leader in the modern collage movement.
Speedball Deluxe Brayer 6-inch for applying paint to Gel Plate– if you can get two, it’s better. One for warm, one for cool colors. It’s also helpful to have the 2-inch brayer
Gel Press Printing Plate the 9×11 has been discontinued use what you have on hand, preferred next size down is 8×10
Rice Paper 9×12 Pad there are many different kinds of rice paper, the Sumi-E sketch pad is what I like the best, especially for working on the Gel Plate. AND/ORRice Paper Roll same paper as the 9×12 pad but on a roll!
Golden Fluid Acrylic Paint Starter Set Keep in mind the colors of paper you want to create and your ability to mix color, purchase additional colors of paints accordingly, I suggest starting with 1 oz bottles
Variety of Found Papers sheet music, maps, hand written notes, old book pages, dry waxed deli paper, a variety of thickness and textures.
Students may register online or call Sedona Arts Center Office at 928-282-3809, Ext 1 or toll free at 866-282-3809 Ext 1.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
In-Person and Online Classes Cancellation
Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before March 13, 2026. Remaining balance will be refunded.
There are no refunds after March 13, 2026.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.
Note: If traveling to Sedona, we strongly urge students to purchase refundable airline tickets or travel insurance in case of workshop cancellation due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen changes. Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for non-refundable ticket purchases or lodging fees.
Important Message
Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.
