Screen printing in a day

About this course

The course covers the screen-printing process from preparing and exposing screens to mixing inks and producing a two-colour image. Participants explore hand-drawn marks and stencils, process colours, mono-printing and colour-blend techniques. An introduction to photographic practice explains how photographic effects can be achieved, with the option to incorporate pre-made photographic screens. Teaching combines demonstrations, examples, practical work, individual tutoring, small-group activities and group discussions. The course also places screen printing in both historical and contemporary contexts.

What you'll learn

• Clean and degrease a screen for printing
• Coat and prepare a screen using appropriate exposure methods and times
• Create hand-drawn stencils suitable for screen printing
• Mix inks and work with process colours
• Print a two-colour image using mono-print and colour-blend techniques

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to all levels and explicitly states that no previous skills are required. Learners should expect a combination of demonstrations, individual practical work, small-group activities, individual tutoring and group discussions.

• No previous screen-printing skills are required.
• The teaching includes both independent work and small-group activity.

Before you go

• All necessary materials are provided.