Workshops

From our studio in the heart of Dartington we run a variety of screenprinting courses to suit all levels, from total beginner to accomplished creative. Courses range from 1-day introduction sessions to 6-week development programmes.

Our courses embrace experimentation and play whilst teaching the foundations of the screenprinting process. Attendees will gain knowledge, confidence and always leave with their own printed artwork.

Below are a selection of our current workshops. If you can’t see a suitable date/type please contact us to enquire about upcoming schedules or to make a bespoke booking.

  • Number of Days: 1
    Time: 10am - 4pm
    Duration: 6hrs (including 1hr lunchbreak)
    Skill Level: No previous experience required
    Outcome: Edition of 1-colour paper prints
    Price: £90

    During this one-day introductory course participants will learn the key principles of the screenprint process and be guided through the production of their very own printed artwork.

    The day begins with a short intro to the history of the screenprint process. We will delve into our own printed catalogue and our library of books to demystify the techniques and teach the foundations of this ancient printing method.

    Next participants will be guided through the artworking process. Working with paper cutouts, analogue mark-making and digital techniques to produce a personal artwork ready for printing.

    After lunch participants will be introduced to screen imaging and print preparation. Attendees will discover how to prep, coat, expose and washout their screen as well as how to prep and adjust the printing press and mix ink ready for production.

    Finally attendees will pull their very own edition of prints before doing any trimming, signing and finishing of their edition ready to take home ready to take home.

  • Number of Days: 2 - Friday & Saturday
    Time: 10am - 4pm
    Duration: 12hrs (including 2 x 1hr lunchbreaks)
    Skill Level: No previous experience required
    Outcome: Edition of 2+ colour paper prints

    During this two-day course which runs across Friday and Saturday, participants will learn the key principles of the screenprint process and develop the skills and confidence needed to produce high-quality prints independently.

    Day 1 begins with a short intro to the history of the screenprint process. We will delve into our own printed catalogue and our library of books to demystify the techniques and teach the foundations of this ancient printing method.

    Next we will guide participants through the artworking process. Working with paper cutouts, analogue mark-making and digital techniques to develop a multi-layered artwork ready for printing. After lunch attendees will learn how to coat, expose and washout their screens ready for printing the next day.

    Day 2 begins with an introduction to correct printing practice, including how to prep and adjust the printing press, how to tape and prep screens and finally how to correctly mix inks ready for printing.

    Once ready participants will print their first layer under guidance, including a chance to experiment with gradients and monoprint techniques to create their background. In the final afternoon session the finishing touches are applied. You will learn how to line-up, register and print a second layer before doing any trimming, signing and finishing of your edition ready to take home.

  • Number of Days: 1
    Time: 6pm - 8pm
    Duration: 2hrs
    Skill Level: No previous experience required
    Outcome: Whatever you like!

    The Print-Club Social is a fortnightly evening session open to total beginners and seasoned pros alike. Screenprinting is the focal point whilst connecting with like-minded people, exploring creativity and enjoying a drink are of equal importance.

    We follow an informal structure to allow attendees to take control of their own experience. Bring your own project to work through in your own time or be guided through a pre-planned theme, all overseen by experienced technicians on hand to help.

    At the start of every session we will make sure to welcome everyone in with a quick meet & greet before attendees either break off to work on their own projects or sit together to talk, drink and collaborate.

    Attendees are encouraged to BYOB and BYOC (that's crisps) to enjoy and share on the night.