This course is for beginners with AND without experience in screen printing, intermediate joiners are also welcoming who want to refresh their skills. The aim for this course is to get you proficient to experiment and start making screen printing works at our open studio days and beyond. You will come out of this course knowing how to prepare, print, and work in our open studio sessions. Details: 2 sessions, 3 hrs each. Complete a 3 layer print (design is pre-set by the instructor) and learn how to prepare your design, clean and maintain the frame. Learn the skills for doing screen print so you can start making your own work. Suitable for adults and children 16+. Sessions cannot be replaced for another date. Class can be taught in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Small class. Days: Session 1 DESIGNING and PREP, 3hr 11am - 2pm (no lunch) - Learn the different screen print equipment and how to coat your 3 frames. Learn about different techniques and complete designing your screen print using different techniques like paper cut out, drawing, and digital preparations. Learn how to operate the exposure unit machine. Practice how to wash and dry your 3 screen print frames for printing. Learn how to mix and prepare screen printing ink. Cut out your paper for printing. Session 2 PRINTING AND CLEANING, 3hr 11am-2pm (no lunch) - Printing your 3 layers. Practice how to power wash off the emulsion from the frame. Learn about the common mistakes and how to fix them. If you cannot make this class and are interested to learn, you can request a date with us. The general class sizes are 2 - 4 people. Please email us at [email protected] This course is taught by Kylie Chung, graduated from Goldsmiths University of London BAFA in 2018.
