Introduction to screenprinting - one day class

Join us for a one-day introduction to screenprinting. This class is set up to give you a good introduction to screenprinting, taking you through the process of printing a two-colour design onto A2-sized paper.

You will get a tour of the studio and all the equipment you will use, an introduction to what screenprinting is and how it gets used. You will then work on the process of making your own two-colour design as a print, using various tools and pieces of machinery.

At the end of the day, you will have a print edition of your own artwork to take away with you, and an understanding of the steps involved to take a design from concept to screenprinted artwork.

This is a hands-on day where you get to set up the equipment and do the printing yourself. The only thing you might miss out on is some of the cleaning up. The course is for up to four people, so there will be plenty of time for discussion and practical work.

This class is designed to be a relaxed, fun day where you get to try out lots of the techniques which go into producing a screenprint. We will also drink tea or coffee and eat biscuits.

What to expect:

• Introduction to screenprinting
• Tour of the studio
• Prepare the first screen
• Mix colour
• Set up the screen on the printing table
• Pull first prints
• Expose the second screen with your design
• Wash out the second screen
• Print the second screen
• Light clean-up
• Chat and share thoughts on the artworks

There will be a lunch break at midday, where you can grab a bite from one of the many food delights on East Street or North Street.