Course Description
Introduction to screen printing using drawing fluid and screen filler to print your desired design, suitable for beginners. This method can create a semi-permanent design on a screen, allowing you to print multiples of your design without stencils. This technique is more accessible than using photographic emulsion and so could be repeated at home with minimal equipment. There will be some images available to use for ideas or you are welcome to bring your own design on paper to trace from, we will be focussing on a one colour print.

What you will learn:
Planning a screen print design
What equipment you need
How to create your design on the screen
How to mix your ink
How to print your design
The pitfall of screen printing and how to correct them

Please bring an apron and rubber gloves to protect clothes and hands

Important information for workshop participants

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. If you are attending a full day workshop there will be time to go into Ulverston for lunch, or you may like to bring a packed lunch with you. On Saturday and Sunday the Printfest Vintage Bakes café at The Coro will be open for lunches and other refreshments.

Please bring an apron or wear old clothes – printmaking can be messy!

Before attending it would be helpful to have a think about what images you would like to produce and bring along some sources of inspiration. If you are struggling to think of ideas your tutor will be able to help and will have some source materials you can use at the workshop.

You are also entitled to free entry to the main exhibition (Saturday & Sunday).

Your Tutor
Katie’s screenprint illustrations reflect her appreciation for natural beauty and love for outdoor sports, mixed with familiar cityscapes, creating a beautiful juxtaposition. With over 20 years of experience in screenprinting, creating a hand crafted textured aesthetic is important to Katie. The unpredictable yet organic experience creates the individuality of each print.Katie’s illustrations feature in a number of editorials, advertising campaigns and exhibitions world-wide including The Observer, The Times, Psychology Magazine, British Heart Foundation, Silverstone Classic Cars, Roomzzz Apartment Hotel.