Artful Upcycling: Gelli Journals
Artful Upcycling: Gelli Journals

Artful Upcycling: Gelli Journals


Come and explore the world of gelli printing and book-binding in this fun, hands-on holiday workshop!  

Led by visual artist Alexandra Murphy, we'll start by foraging for and collecting natural foliage, then use our findings to create unique prints on gelli plates. You'll get to use your hands to press and print, and we'll then learn how to thread recycled paper pages together to create your very own printed journal. 

Personalised with upcycled collaged items and clever stitching, your journal will be a unique item to fill with your favourite drawings or dreams! 


Details

You will learn

  • Learn to make your own journals from gelli prints and upcycled papers!

You will get

  • Create a unique journal.

Appropriate for

7 - 13 years old.


Preparation

What to bring

  • EVERYTHING is provided : )

What to wear

Comfortable clothes.


Your Teacher

Alexandra is a practicing artist, living in the bush in a tiny home crammed with an eclectic mix of found items, treasures, collections, and rubbish ready to be repurposed into art.

Organized by

Corban Estate Arts Centre

Corban Estate Arts Centre

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The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.

We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.

Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.

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5.0 (4 reviews)
Harriet
Oct 2025
My daughter and her friend had an amazing day making Gelli Journals. Thanks so much, we would definitely like to come back for another class :)
Amaira
Oct 2025
A fun, engaging class with a very patient and compassionate tutor. My daughter loved the process and came home excited to show her results and immediately began filling up her journal with drawings and stories.
Pixie
Oct 2025
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If the organiser cancels the class:

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Terms & Conditions

ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.


SPECIAL ENROLMENT POLICY FOR GLASS CASTING WORKSHOPS

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking. Part Payment options are available at time of booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 10 days before the workshop commences results in a full refund of amount paid MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 10 days or on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given. You may nominate someone else to take your place before the class starts.

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