Try Screen Printing - an introduction to Screen Printing
Come and join me at my Nunburnholme printing studio for a taster session in Screen Printing. Design and print your very own cards or print through the medium of screen printing and using a simple stencil technique with impressive results!
The Course
Design and print your own small edition of 1 colour or 2 colour prints through the medium of screen printing.
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
Whether you're a seasoned designer wanting to experiment in another medium or a complete beginner looking to try something new, this event is perfect for all skill levels.
What you'll be doing
Screen printing is the process whereby ink is pushed through a fine silk mesh stretched over a screen. A squeegee is used to push the ink through the 'open' areas of the screen depositing an even layer of ink on to the fabric or paper below. Many colours/layers can be printed and multiple copies can be printed.
In this workshop Alison will use her 20 plus years of experience to guide you through creating your own design or pattern, cutting the design out of stencil paper, choosing and mixing your colour/s and then printing your design using a squeegee and screen on to paper and card.
A great workshop for groups of friends to catch up and get creative.
Approx 4 hrs.
The workshop will involve:
- Introduction to screen printing, how it works and how to take inspiration from idea to print
- Designing and drawing an image
- Cutting the design out of Yupo paper
- Preparing the screen to print
- Choosing or mixing your colour from a choice of inks
- Demonstration of printing technique
- Advice and guidance on the registration of multiple layers/colours
- Screen printing a small edition of your final design
What to wear and what to bring
All materials included and no experience needed.
There will be unlimited tea and coffee and a snack provided . Please advise of any dietery requirements or allergies upon booking.
Wear something you don't mind getting messy. Aprons will be provided but there's no guarantee ink won't travel!!
** Please note - if the date of this workshop doesn't work for you please email me at info@alisonhardcastle.co.uk and I'll try to accomodate you on another date. **
