Screenprinting (All levels)

About this course

The course introduces screenprinting through non-photographic and photographic stencil techniques. Participants work with paper stencils, wax crayon, liquid filler, wax resist, hand-drawn positives and photographic positives, then apply these methods to planning and producing prints. Teaching also covers workspace setup, ink and colour mixing, paper handling, monoprinting and editioning. After the technical introduction, the course shifts towards individual applications, supported by personal projects and tutorials. Work takes place in a communal print workshop, where ideas and discussion form part of the learning environment.

What you'll learn

• Create non-photographic stencils using paper, wax crayon, liquid filler and wax resist.
• Produce photographic stencils from hand-drawn and photographic positives.
• Plan screenprints and manage processes including ink mixing, paper handling, monoprinting and editioning.
• Apply screenprinting techniques to personal projects through individual tutorials.

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the course combines structured technical instruction with individual application. Participants work in a communal workshop and take part in an open setting for ideas and discussion, while the latter part of the course focuses on personal projects and individual tutorials.

• The course includes both group workshop activity and individually directed project work.
• Learners at different stages can work through a range of introductory stencil processes before developing an individual application.

Before you go

• Workshop-based inks, newsprint, chemicals and equipment maintenance are included in the fees.
• Participants' main additional expense is expected to be papers and tapes.
• Basic art equipment such as brushes, pencils and knives is available in the workshop; participants commonly build their own set.