Intro to Screen Printing Workshop

Instructor: Cate Francis
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
2 days: June 20 to June 21
Location: In-person Williams Building room 357
$330 (screen rental and all materials included) 
Prerequisite: None

From signs and circuit boards, to textiles and fine art, screenprinting is everywhere! Screenprinting is a versatile printmaking method where ink is pushed through a mesh stencil onto a flat surface such as paper or fabric.  In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create and print an edition of their own original artwork on paper using a photo sensitive screen and hand drawn transparencies.  Day one will cover image design, transparency creation, and screen preparation. Day two will be devoted to ink mixing, setting up the print station, preparing paper, and hand printing an edition of original artwork. While there will be time to create designs from scratch, students are encouraged to come with 2-4 original image ideas to help get them started. 

Syllabus

Day 1:

  • Introduce the process
  • Scoopcoat screens with emulsion
  • Create drawings/ designs (max 11x17) on paper
  • Transfer drawings onto mylar transparencies using markers
  • Expose screens for those that are ready

Day 2:

  • Expose the rest of the screens
  • Prepare paper for editioning
  • Ink mixing basics
  • Set up 4 mobile printing stations
  • Print (students will pair up to print)

Supplies

Screen rental and all tools and materials are included in course fee.

 If you wish to purchase additional materials for home use, there is a brief list of frequently used suppliers available in Where can I purchase supplies? on our FAQ page.