Intro to Silkscreen Workshop

In December 2017, we explored screen printing. This workshop is led by artist Jen Hewett, a printmaker, surface designer, textile artist and teacher who shares with us a hands-on overview of beginning print screening for those interested in creating their own custom textiles. Having carefully curated the tools and materials needed to dive in, Jen offers step-by-step directions to design one’s own template and to transfer that design to fabric using a screen printing frame. Listen in on our podcast on Jen’s featured maker page to learn more.

What is screen printing? Screen printing is a printing technique using mesh (held in place by a wooden frame) to transfer ink onto a textile one color at a time. This method is also known as silkscreen because traditionally silk was used in the place of today’s synthetic threads (which make up the mesh). The method that Jen covers allows one to use the same mesh again and again with brand new designs and colors – it’s a wonderful technique to explore!

This workshop includes:

• an online digital workshop by maker Jen Hewett
• access to our recorded month-end Maker Chat with Jen

The tools & materials included in this kit:

• a generously sized 10×14″ silkscreen frame for small to large scale designs
• an 8″ 65 durometer silkscreen fabric squeegee
• two water-based silkscreen inks (with the opportunity to blend for a third color)
• tools for creating your design: a precision knife, tracing paper, masking tape, paint scraper, stir sticks
• white cotton flour sack towels to print on

This listing is for a single workshop and is not included in our monthly subscription program. To learn more about our membership community and to gain access to workshops at a discounted price, please visit: Membership.

Happy making!