August 28th to 31st
Gelli print in the Wild
Join us for a four-day immersive workshop in the stunning Haliburton Highlands and discover the expressive potential of Gelli printing. Learn to develop layered, textural prints inspired by the natural environment, guided by artists Kim-Lee Kho and Xavier Massé.
Curious to learn more about the instructors, location, and full schedule? All the details are available below.
Print by Kim-Lee Kho
When is it happening?
August 28th to 31st
Arrival Friday August 28th at 2 pm
Intros, tours (including a walk in the surrounding woods) and print warm up session.
Saturday August 29th
Full day workshop
Sunday August 30th
Full day workshop
Monday August 31st am
Finishing touches, show, critics, debriefs, good byes
Where is it happening?
The workshop is hosted by the Tamarack Lodge, owned and operated by Barbara Kraus and Reiner Arnold. A variety of activities are available during the free-time periods, from forest bathing to foraging 101, paddling lessons, guided hikes, an introduction to pétanque, or you can use your quiet time to relax, rest, read a book, or participate in the gardens. Let your creativity soar in this stunning natural environment on the shores of a motorless lake. Workshop participants are invited to explore the grounds, make use of the beach, enjoy a campfire, and let the power of nature inform their artistic process. The resort regularly welcomes groups, activities can happen in their large yurt. And, did we mention that Barbara is one hell of a chef?
https://www.tamaracklodge.ca
How much will it cost me?
$800 + HST
The fees include all meals and the 3 nights accommodations in a shared cottage in individual rooms. Each cottage is equipped with a full bathroom, living room, dining area, and outdoor seating. Also included is the use of our private beach and the Lodge’s watercraft (canoes, kayaks, SUP, rowboats).
How do I book my spot?
A $250 non refundable downpayment needs to be sent to Tamarack Lodge at Info@tamaracklodge.ca to book your spot. The balance will be paid onsite upon your arrival.
The capacity of the workshop is 10.(first come first serve)
What you should I bring with me?
Gel plates: I recommend one 8x10” (or 9x12) plus a second one 6x6” or 12x12” but could also be 5x7” plus a 6x6” (please purchase well in advance if needed to avoid stocking issues) - recommended brands: Gel Press or Gelli Arts (Speedball is too sticky)
4” soft rubber brayer (hard rubber is OK too) - optional: a 2” for diff. effects; 6” for large plates - optional: a printmaker’s baren if you have
Acrylic paints: I recommend medium viscosity eg Liquitex Basics, Amsterdam Standard series and Royal & Langnickel Essentials are moderately priced; Golden Open acrylics are premium; fluid (eg Golden, Tri-Art or craft paints can work too; a tight budget option is Mont Marte, available in convenient sets at Homesense & Winners; note: high viscosity paints have mixed results
Medium or retarder to slow paint drying (4 oz): - BEST options: Golden Open Medium, Liquitex Slow-Dri or Golden Glazing Liquid - Another option (OK but not best): retarder (an additive, in the acrylic paint aisle)
Regular acrylic medium (4 oz min.): fluid or soft gel, in either semi-gloss or matte
1 or 2 plastic palette knives: offset style, like a trowel, plus a palette of some kind
Sharp scissors, notebook and pen
Clean-up supplies: spray bottle for water, paper towels, baby wipes (opt. but recommended), alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel eg Purell
Apron or painting shirt, gloves (nitrile or vinyl, no latex please due to possible allergies) OPTIONAL ITEMS
Paint pens (nothing that smells) can be fun, eg acrylic, watercolour or pigment-based
A few favourite tools or supplies if you have them or wish to buy Note: I will be supplying you with a few different kinds of paper to print onto, as well as a “toy box” of fun stuff to include in your gel printing process for additional effects
And let's not forget, sturdy shoes, beach towels, sun protection, and insect repellants.
Meet your instructors
Kim-Lee Kho is a Brampton Ontario based artist of Chinese-Indonesian and British descent, exploring deeply personal experiences as a gateway to broader human concerns. A member, (now associate), of The Red Head Gallery collective in Toronto since 2018, Kim has participated nationally in exhibitions, residencies, and mentorships. She also has an extensive background in design. Kim’s multidisciplinary work examines vulnerability and empathy, biography and identity, life, death, love, and loss. Recent projects include: the Cum Grano Salis project at The Red Head Gallery, 2026 In Situ Multi-arts Festival in Mississauga Ontario; and her 2023 solo exhibition, Burnt Offerings at Station Gallery in Whitby, Ontario. Upcoming projects include a 9-week residency in Gwangju, South Korea along with a solo exhibition there. Kim is a popular and experienced speaker, juror, and art educator, teaching art to adults in digital and various traditional media.
She can be found online at:
Her website: www.kimleekho.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimleekho/
Xavier Massé (he/his/him/il/lui)
Natural leader, designer, educator, artist, and explorer.
As an international veteran of the creative industries, my expertise in art, design and digital interactive media led me to believe in listening, inspiring, explaining, showing, learning and exchanging ideas and ventures. Through my work with young designers and artists, I remain deeply in touch with the experimental edge of emerging trends, and the possibilities of tomorrow. I believe in the right balance and complementarities between art, design research, strategy, conceptualization, and prototyping and along the way I earned a few awards.
In 2023, I took the leadership role of dean of Fleming College, Haliburton School of Art and Design where primary missions such as the stabilization of the academic certificates and diplomas, the development of the Continuing Education programs and re connecting the school with key partners and community members. This was not my first experience as dean, in early 2016 I took on the roles of interim Dean of ECV Creative Schools & Community Paris campuses (500 students) as well as of Director of International Curriculum Development. It was a unique opportunity to go back to my roots, being a graduate of ECV, an internationally renowned school, where I obtained my degree (in Paris in 1988) with a BA in Art Direction and Design in visual communication. It was during this time that I had the honour and great pleasure to spearhead the project of opening a design school in partnership with the Whistling Woods International in Mumbai India. Also at the same time, I created and implemented the master’s degree in design strategy which gave students the prospect to study in France, China and Canada.
When the interim mission ended in 2017, I came back to teach and coordinate the interaction design programs at George Brown College School of Design (Centre for the Arts and Design and Information technology). During that time, I did have several opportunities to develop and modify the curriculums for both these programs. Also, since I started at GBC, my involvement with the Research and Innovation department had been increasing every year. I started as a PI (Principal Investigator) on multiple projects, and then moved on to business development, scoping potential projects and fostering relationships with the industry. As a supporter of work integrated learning, every semester I brought new capstone projects in partnership with industry allies of all kinds from non-for-profit organizations to successful well-established corporations (Loblaw Digital, Home Depot, Canadian Canoe Museum, Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition…).
I started to teach Design Strategy, System Design (products and services) and Design Thinking at the Institute Without Boundaries and Interaction Design program at the Toronto George Brown College, School of Design in 2010. In between 2012 and 2016 I took part of the Digifest Toronto steering committee; a festival celebrating the future of education, creativity, entrepreneurship, game and technology. During this period, I also cofounded Relay, an experiential and event design agency, where he was the senior creative and strategy director.
Prior to the creation of Relay, I was the senior creative director of WOLFSON BELL a live event & motion graphics production studio in Toronto. And prior to that, at the very end of the 2Oth century, I became the managing director of the web agency MEDIASYSTEM INTERACTIVE owned by PUBLICIS GROUP in Paris. Throughout my career, I have developed original, inspiring, creative and interactive “memorable moments” for renowned companies such as, 3 Suisses, Auchan, Renault, Apple, Toshiba, Disney, Cap Gemini, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Accenture, Scotia Bank, Toronto Board of Trade, Canadian Football League, National Magazine Awards, Toronto Life and much more.
Whenever possible I like to spend time with my tribe (spouse and three sons, and their partners, and one grand daughter), hiking, canoeing and traveling. And when there is a little bit of time left, I try to capture the complex textural beauty of our world [urban and nature] through drawing, painting and printmaking.
