'Printing Positive Change' Screen Printing Workshop (May 2025)

'Printing Positive Change' Screen Printing Workshop (May 2025)

Learn how to Screen Print onto t-shirts and cards while gaining an understanding of how we utilise this craft to support vulnerable adults.

By Printed by Us

Date and time

Saturday, May 17 · 11am - 2pm GMT+1

Location

Printed by Us

Craft Workshop 8 Orchard Square Sheffield City Centre S1 2FB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

What will you get up to?

In this workshop you will learn how Printed by Us, a Social Enterprise as part of The Archer Project utilises the craft of hand screen-printing to empower and rehabilitate previously homeless individuals.

During the session you will screen-print your own t-shirt (available sizes XS to 5XL) with a choice of one of two 'Printing Positive Change' designs, as well as a pack of 4 greeting cards. This will also give you an insight into how both textile and paper screen-printing differs.

This is an introductory course, aimed at all skill levels as we focus on the mindful benefits of screen-printing and how it is used as a vehicle for positive change.

All materials will be provided.

What are the mindful benefits?

While screen printing is undeniably a technical process, it also has therapeutic benefits. Art and mental health have many intersections!

By focusing on each careful pull of the squeegee, you’re invited to be fully engaged in the act of creation, which can serve as a mental break and a way to recharge.

Studies show that engaging in creative activities can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. It can even be used as a tool to process trauma. Artistic processes—even ones as technique-focused as screen printing—offer a productive way to process emotions, whether through visual expression or simply by providing a calming routine.

Becca Gurney of Art & Design faculty at Saint Michael’s College notes, “It takes patience. You have to slow down with it. There is no way for it to be instant. A piece of taking care of your mental health is slowing down and being in the moment. Screen Printing allows you to do that.”

Who are Printed by Us?

From ink to income…

Printed by Us is a community-driven initiative focused on creating supported employment opportunities to help vulnerable adults lead more fulfilling lives.

Combining the power of screen printing and creativity with a passion for social purpose, we produce high-quality screen-printed products that carry a deeper meaning.

Our team collaborate with independent artists to bring their designs to life, creating unique, handcrafted items. Each product is carefully crafted using organic and sustainably made materials, with a focus on ethical production methods.

As a Social Enterprise, all our profits go back into running more screen printing workshops, developing our project and supporting more vulnerable adults through professional development.

Our latest venture involves opening up our print-room for external workshops; Learn how we use screen-printing to develop skills and confidence and leave with a t-shirt and a pack of cards, Printed by You!

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Frequently asked questions

Health & Safety

Please wear sensible footwear, anyone in open toed shoes will be refused to participate. A full risk assesment can be provided upon request.

Travel

We are based in Sheffield City Centre. While there is no parking on site, there is plenty of nearby car parks close to our location, as well as great public transport links.

Accessibility

Our workshop is based in the craft workshops in Orchard Square, please note that this involves a few flights of stairs to access the print-room and a second flight of stairs to access toilet. We sincerely apologise if this is inaccessible to any potential attendees.

Refund policy

All courses are non refundable. You can request to move dates to another workshop, should there be places available, up to 72 hours before your ticketed workshop.

Cancellation

In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Printed by Us, we will notify you 48 hours in advance and endeavour to rebook you onto a future workshop. Please note that to run a workshop we need to have at least 4 participants.

Age Restrictions

Please note that the minimum age of participants is 16.

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Printed by Us

We are Printed by Us – an Archer Project Initiative. We employ people who have overcome homelessness and other adversities. We run screenprinting workshops, teaching new skills, as the people we work with move towards more fulfilling lives. We collaborate with some of the country's finest artists to create unique designs. We print artwork and garments We sell what we produce. We reinvest the profit. We run more workshops.