Online Courses for Your Creative Comeback
Gelli printing, collage, and colour-mixing courses designed to help you build confidence, experiment with play, and create artwork you’re genuinely proud of. Whether you’re brand new or returning to creativity after years of “busy life,” these courses meet you exactly where you are — and guide you step by step.
CHOOSE YOUR CREATIVE PATHWAY
What Would You Like to Learn?
Pathway 1: Gelli Printing & Collage
A playful, hands-on journey to making your own prints and layered floral artworks. Start with First Prints You’ll Love then explore Petals & Prints.
Pathway 2: Colour Mixing & Palette Building
A confidence-building journey from colour basics to full custom palettes. Start with 3 Paints, 60 Colours then dive into From Inspiration to Palette.
PATHWAY 1: GELLI PRINTING & COLLAGE
FIRST PRINTS YOU’LL LOVE
A beginner-friendly introduction to Gelli printing focused on simple stencil and layering techniques that create instant, joyful results. Across 7 short lessons (approx. 2 hours), you’ll learn stencils, masks, transparency, layering, and how to make prints you genuinely love.
Why it matters:
The most approachable, low-pressure way to begin Gelli printing. Instant creative wins.
Perfect for:
Absolute beginners, hobbyists, or anyone curious to try Gelli printing.
PETALS & PRINTS
Take your printing further by turning your own printed papers into a layered floral artwork. You’ll learn mixed-media techniques, choosing a palette, composition, layering, and building a floral piece – Leanne Daquino Style
Why it matters:
It bridges the gap between playful printing and creating a finished artwork you’re proud of.
Perfect for:
Beginners ready for the next step or experienced artists wanting to loosen up creatively.
PATHWAY 2: COLOUR MIXING & PALETTE BUILDING
3 PAINTS, 60 COLOURS
A simple, practical introduction to colour mixing using only three tubes of paint. Learn to mix a huge range of hues, tints, and shades and avoid muddy colours.
Why it matters:
Build foundational colour confidence without overwhelm.
Perfect for:
Anyone wanting a clearer understanding of colour before taking a deeper dive.
FROM INSPIRATION TO PALETTE
A hands-on workshop that teaches you to turn any inspiration into a cohesive, usable colour palette for your art. Learn key colour principles, create a Mother Colour, explore value, temperature, harmony, saturation, and mix warm and cool neutrals. Includes 3.5+ hours of HD lessons, printable tools, and bonus demos. You’ll also create a personalised Colour Reference Chart to understand your paints, recreate mixes, and confidently mix any colour going forward.
Why it matters:
This colour mixing process is universal. Whether you work in acrylic, oil, watercolour, gouache, pastel, mixed media, or anything in between, the principles you learn here will help you choose and mix colours with clarity, intention, and confidence.
Perfect for:
Beginners through experienced artists who want to develop colour confidence, understand how colours relate to each other, and build reliable, cohesive palettes for any creative project.
SEE HOW THEY COMPARE
First Prints You’ll Love | Petals & Prints | 3 Paints, 60 Colours | From Inspiration to Palette | Best for: Absolute beginners | Best for: Beginner & intermediate | Best for: Anyone wanting colour confidence
| Best for: Intermediate & advanced beginners |
|---|---|---|---|
Time: Approx. 2 hours | Time: 3+ hours | Time: Approx. 1 hour | Time: 3.5+ hours |
Learn: Gelli basics, stencils, layers | Learn: Composition, florals, collage | Learn: Limited palette mixing | Learn: Palette building, colour elements, mother colour, neutrals |
Outcome: A stack of prints you love | Outcome: Finished floral artwork | Outcome: Colour chart + confidence | Outcome: Custom palette + lasting colour reference chart |
Ready to Start Your Creative Comeback?
Choose the pathway that fits your creative goals and begin your next joyful project today.
FAQs
No. Most students start as beginners or are returning to creativity after years away. Everything is taught step-by-step with plenty of encouragement.
Not much! Everything you need is simple, affordable, and often already at home. If you want a ready-to-go option, I offer Gelli Printing Starter Bundles with the key tools you need. Each course includes a clear materials checklist to make things easy.
Choose the Gelli Printing & Collage Pathway if you want to play, print and create artwork with your hands.
Choose the Colour Mixing & Palette Pathway if you want to understand colour, mix cohesive palettes, and build foundational skills for any medium.
Both are beginner-friendly — it just depends where your curiosity is pulling you.
Yes! Many students take one course and then add the other later. The two pathways complement each other beautifully.
You get lifetime access to all videos, PDFs, and bonus lessons. Learn at your own pace and revisit anytime.
Absolutely. These courses are warm, welcoming and designed to help you experiment, loosen up, and build confidence as you go. No perfection needed.
No. A kitchen table or small desk is more than enough. Many students work from small homes or shared spaces.
All lessons are pre-recorded, so you can watch whenever it suits you.
Yes! The colour principles apply to acrylic, oil, watercolour, gouache, pastels, mixed media and digital art. Your palettes and prints can be used across any creative practice.
Your experience matters. If it doesn’t feel like a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out within 14 days.
Yes! Each course includes a discussion section inside Thinkific where you can ask questions, share photos, or get help if you’re stuck. You’re also welcome to email me anytime.
The courses are designed for adults, but Gelli printing is very child-friendly. Many students enjoy creating simple prints alongside their children — it’s a fun, creative activity to do together.