Screen Printing
on Cloth

INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Burckle
Course Fee: $150
Class Length: 6 hrs

In this Screen printing on Cloth workshop, you'll screen print on cotton bandanas using simple cut-out stencils and textile inks. You will learn how to create your own stencils, mix the textile inks, and print your design(s) on bandanas. There will also be several pre-cut stencils to try. The instructor encourages a playful attitude, experimentation, and overlayering of prints to create rich surfaces. Participants should expect to be delighted and surprised by their printing efforts. Four new bandanas are included in the workshop fee; additional bandanas can be purchased during the workshop (or participants can bring pre-laundered light-colored natural fiber fabrics and/or clothing). 

No prior experience is necessary, but participants must be able to use an X-Acto knife to cut out a shape on acetate, pull a squeegee by hand, and stand for several hours while printing.

Stencil Screen Printing

INSTRUCTOR: Glenn Laird
Course Fee: $150
Class Length: 7 hrs

Learn the basics of screen printing on paper, including creating stencils, fundamentals of ink and screen printing. This is a fast-paced introduction to a variety of techniques used that screen printers use to produce items with finishes and textures that can't be replicated by any other method. You’ll get to explore everything from hand-cut stencils using paper or mylar to photographic emulsions that create very fine details. You’ll learn what to buy and where to purchase different kinds of supplies. You can create individual posters using water-based inks, as well as a t-shirt with plastisol inks. Our lab equipment ranges from simple, homemade machines to commercial-quality machines, so you can try different options to see which fits your style. This is a small class to ensure that you will have a fantastic experience with tons of tips and tricks. No experience required; beginners are welcome!

Textile Screen Printing

INSTRUCTOR: Glenn Laird
Course Fee: $150
Class Length: 7 hrs

Learn the basics of screen printing on fabric, including creating stencils, choosing inks, and pulling squeegees. This workshop will expose you to the basics of screen printing on textiles! You’ll learn how to choose the appropriate type of ink for your project, as well as which screens, squeegees, and other tools work best. You’ll also learn how photo stencils work, have the opportunity to cut your own stencil & print custom-designed shirts, and try puff, metallic foils, and retro-reflective inks -- which produce effects that can't be duplicated via digital printing methods. Finally, you’ll experience a multi-color printing demo on carosel screen presses. This is a small class to ensure that you will have a fantastic experience with tons of tips and tricks. No experience required and beginners are welcome! Just be sure to bring plenty of cotton shirts to experiment with. Beginners welcome! All printing materials provided, but participants will need to bring t-shirts.