About

Print one three-color image multiple times on fabric and paper in this two-day workshop focused on screen printing, an ancient method of transferring pigment to a surface. Experienced printmaker Dana Harris Seeger will guide you through every step of the process.
Traditionally, each color in a multi-colored image would need separate screens, but with the reduction method, you’ll use just one screen to make a multi-colored print. All aspects of screen printing will be covered including how to transfer an image to the screen and set up the screen for printing, as well as learning what types of inks can be used and how to heat set for washing the fabric. 

Day 1

• Brief lecture on the history of screen printing, what types of imagery you can expect from different methods, and how to use the screen for a range of results.
• Demonstration of proper setup, including screen prep and image design.
• Demonstration of creating the different color “separations” for each print.
• Demonstration of proper image creation with the screen filler and how to print each color successively (and successfully).
• Learn how water-based ink works and how to get the correct color overlay.
• You’ll create your separations and print your first color. Then clean the screen and prep for the second color.

Day 2

• You’ll print the second color, clean up and paint out the third color. 
• After cleanup and heat setting, we’ll have a show-and-tell.
  
  

Details

• We’ll take lunch breaks. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level you can use.
• You should bring design ideas and/or sketches.

Details

You'll be provided all needed materials: 

• One aluminum framed silkscreen, 12 inches by 16 or 20 inches.
• Water-based ink (Speedball is best) in a range of colors.
• One squeegees, 6-inch minimum length.
• Cotton or linen plain-weave fabric (fine weave for best results).
• Newsprint and Bristol paper for printing.
• Brushes for painting on the screen filler.
• One roll blue painter’s tape.
• One roll plastic packing tape.
• Apron.