Introduction to Screenprinting
- Posted on 1st of July 2010
Tutor: Eimearjean McCormack
This course is recommended for those with little or no experience of silk-screen printing. Participants will be taught the basic techniques via hands-on one to one sessions.
Participants will learn how to
- Expose and coat a screen using photo emulsion
- Operate an exposure unit and use a flat-bed press
- Prepare suitable artwork
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Use colours efficiently and mix them well
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Print using correct registration
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Clean and degrease screens after use
You will need to bring an image (A4 or A3). The image could be a drawing, a photo, and a newspaper print... It should be of good quality, photocopied black and white onto either acetate or paper.
Times and Dates
10am-1pm session July only (Monday to Saturday)
2am-5pm session July only (Monday to Saturday)
5-8pm evening session (available Mon-Thurs from now on)
These one to one 3 hour sessions can be arranged to suit your
schedule.
For further information contact: lorgprintmakers@gmail.com