Silkscreen Printing Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This silkscreen printing short course is a face-to-face short course designed for beginners and those with some prior experience who want to develop a strong foundation in screen printing. Taught in a studio environment at Central Saint Martins, this course provides hands-on instruction in a range of techniques, from fundamental paper stencils to advanced full-colour digital and photographic screen prints.
This course develops a successful and confident working knowledge of this print process. It is supported by one-to-one tuition, in a well-run and established studio. This is a creative course that embraces experimentation, and celebrates the unexpected and unforeseen, in printed matter whilst laying down the foundations for solid printmaking. A choice of substrates is on offer from paper to textiles. Come with personal ideas and projects or simply with an enquiring mind.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone interested in hand-rendered screen printing (including basic textiles on fabric), regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing knowledge.
Key information
Topics covered
- Hand-rendered positives
- Coating and exposing screens
- Diverse aspects to printing
- Colour and colour overlay
- Registration
Learning outcomes
- Create a diverse range of screen-prints
- Ability to print to a good - high standard
- Have a set of practical handouts covering all the component parts covered in the course
- Gain practical knowledge of the complete cycle screen-printing
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
Most materials are supplied by the studio. However, for the third session, you will need to buy additional specialist paper, according to your own individual needs, and under the tutor's guidance.
Tutor
Wendy Chapple
Wendy Chapple is a professional printmaker and has taught at both London College of Communication and Central Saint Martins on the Graphic Design degree programmes since 2001.
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