Large Scale Screenprint

Over the course of 3 days, you’ll work in our exceptional facilities using our large-scale printmaking equipment to produce A1 multi-layered prints using photographic or hand-drawn imagery. We’ll cover the following: 

Day 1 

After an introduction to The Printmaking Centre we'll look at examples and possibilities for preparing positive artwork for your screens.  

You'll be supported to devise a plan for the best way to develop your imagery in screenprint, and there'll be plenty of time to create your positives.  

After a demonstration of how to use the screen beds, we'll process screens ready to begin printing your first layer / proofs by the end of the day. 

Day 2 

The morning will begin with a workshop in editing strategies with colour mixing, paper stencils and mono screenprint. You’ll then continue screen printing your edition and creating further positives for 2nd or 3rd layers. 

Day 3 

Building on the new techniques you’ve learned, you'll spend the final day resolving your print edition with the support of the technical staff. There'll be plenty of time for review and reflection and we’ll close with an informal peer review of everyone’s work. 

​​​​You’ll be engaging in hands-on processes and techniques throughout the course in our exceptional printmaking facilities. After time at the start of each day for discussion and tea/coffee, a morning taught workshop session runs from 10am to 1pm. In the afternoons there is supported skill development as you practice and develop your ideas. In the evening of day 1 and 2 there is time within our Fine Art Studios for individual work to continue on your own, if you wish to do so.   

​​Arrival: 9.30am (welcome and refreshments)  

​​Morning workshop: 10am – 1pm  

​​Afternoon workshop: 2pm – 5pm  

​​Optional evening time in our studios outside of the Printmaking Centre for individual work: until 9pm  

• ​​​​Creative ideas and source materials that you’d like to develop during the course. Please note - information on how to provide your digital artwork or photography will be shared after enrolment on the course. 
• ​Source material - any drawings/prints/photos you wish to work from  
• ​​Overalls, an apron or old clothing you don't mind getting messy!  
• ​​Shoes which have full foot coverage - i.e. no open-toed sandals, flip flips, etc.   
• ​Please remember to bring a packed lunch with you.  

​ ​All equipment and materials required are provided, however you may wish to bring your own drawing materials if preferred.​  

​​​​All materials and specialist tools and equipment required are included in the course fee, however you may wish to bring your own drawing materials and paper if preferred.​ ​ 

​​Tea/coffee is included each day.

This course is taught in our exceptional Printmaking facilities on our Falmouth Campus.   

​​Our Falmouth Campus can be reached via a range of public transport options. You can find out more, here.   

​​For campus maps and information on visiting us, please visit our How to find us page.​  

​​This is an advanced development course suitable for existing printmakers who wish to develop large scale work, or people with some previous printmaking experience. ​ 

​​Accommodation is not included in this course cost. If you would like to book accommodation, please see our accommodation for short course students page for a range of options. ​ ​ 

​​Please note: you need to have good mobility to handle the vacuum tables that we’ll be using on this course, and you’ll be standing for long periods.   

​​​​Our campus is not fully accessible, with some activities in early Victorian three storey buildings.  

Please contact us if you have questions about mobility and access.  ​