Creative Essentials: screen printing on paper and fabric – working methods

About this course

Participants explore screen printing through drawing, collage, paper stencils and photo stencils. The course covers layering, registration and methods for producing a small edition of prints on paper and fabric. It also introduces one- and two-colour printing, including direct colour application and marbling. Teaching is step by step, with examples of printed work from different artists and cultures used for discussion.

What you'll learn

• Prepare screens for safe and effective printing
• Create printed images using drawing, collage and stencil techniques
• Apply one- and two-colour printing methods
• Use layering and registration to produce a small edition
• Experiment with colour mixing through direct application and marbling
• Identify basic screen-printing processes and materials

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and introduces screen printing through structured, step-by-step activities. It suits learners developing familiarity with stencil-based image making and the processes used to print on paper and fabric.