Screen Print

This is an outline of what to expect for the week.  Each day will include lunch, with time to socialise with your fellow students. 

Day 1 

After an introduction to the workshops and screen print basics you’ll start by preparing A4/A3 imagery and looking at different ways of making stencils. You’ll learn how to expose artwork to screens, and there will be a demo of the printing process looking at colour and overlays. There’ll be time to experiment printing with colour and layers with your prepared screen.  

Day 2 

The day will begin with an introduction to our vacuum tables which we use to make large scale prints. You’ll have time to continue your initial A4 /A3 print. Following this, the focus will be on devising and developing artwork for a larger screen print (although you can continue to work smaller if preferred). Later in the afternoon we’ll prepare new screens for printing. 

Day 3 

The day will begin with a demo in using paper cut stencils to edit your prints. Following this you will be able to continue screenprinting, utilising the techniques you have learnt, with technical support. 

Day 4 

The day will start with a demo in the painterly process of mono-screenprint. Following this you will be able to continue screenprinting, prepare further screens and utilise the techniques you have learnt, with technical support and guidance. 

Day 5 

The final day will focus on resolution of your final work. In the late afternoon the course will conclude with a mini-exhibition / Private View of your work and a chance to celebrate your achievements. 

​​You’ll be engaging in hands-on processes and techniques throughout the week 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 evenings 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 Monday - Thursday 

• ​​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.  

​All equipment and materials required are provided, Canaletto and Fabriano paper, 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.​ 

Lunch and tea/coffee is included each day, all diets can be catered for.

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

​Parking is included on campus if required, and you can also reach us 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 course is suitable for people with a keen interest in screen printing and some previous experience, who are interested in furthering their knowledge. It is also suitable for practicing artists or printmakers.​ 

​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. ​ 

​​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.