Course Description
Summary
Screen printing is an extremely versatile means of reproducing a 2-D image onto a variety of objects. Hand-drawn, painted, photographic and digital images can all be used singularly and in combination with each other. Preparation and processing is relatively simple and multiples can be produced quickly. In this class, we will print with non-toxic, water-based inks.
We will begin by covering the basics: How to stretch, coat and shoot a screen; create a variety of images – from hand-drawn and/or painted stencil screens using screen-filler, to producing film positives for hand-drawn and/or painted images and text, hand-cut stencils, photographic and digital images and text.
Students will learn ink modification and color mixing, experimenting with transparencies, printing a single color, creating split-fountain blends and clean-up. We will cover registration techniques for printing multiple colors/layers and best practices for overprinting on paper. We will explore printing on fabric and the use of repeated patterns, printing on other substrates and monotype printing (producing unique images).
Beginning and experienced screenprinters are welcome to join us.
