Beginners' Screenprinting Sat 9th May

Description

Beginner's Screenprinting workshop Come and spend the day with us and learn the art of screenprinting. In the first half of the day, you will learn how to screenprint by making collaborative prints. After that you will design your own print, cut stencils and produce a small edition of prints. You will learn: The difference between a hand-pulled and a commercially produced print and about the different types of printmaking The resources needed for screenprinting: screen, squeegee, acrylic paint and medium, acetate and different papers How to set up the workspace for screenprinting, preparing the screen, mixing the ink and registration How to design a two-colour print To pull a successful print and troubleshoot if necessary To keep the workspace safe from potential hazards and know how to use a craft knife safely and to know how to clear up after a print run! No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. Small group of only 6! Saturday 9th May 2026 Materials included & cake, coffee & tea. Please bring a packed lunch. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.