Screen Printing for Textiles

This course provides an insightful introduction to transferring an image from sketchbook to screen. It demonstrates how to prepare your screen and print for textiles using one type of ink system, generally used in the industry.

You will receive tailored advice based on your own particular creative goals.

Topics Covered

• Generating images for screen
• Coating and exposing your stencil to screen
• Setting up the textile printing tables
• Mixing inks

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course you should be able to:

• Understand various stencil making techniques and their suitability for desired effects and image
• Coat and expose a screen using photographic emulsion and a vacuum press
• Use appropriate media and techniques
• Apply knowledge of inks and dyes in design and print applications
• Use materials and equipment safely and effectively

Follow Up Courses

After you have completed this course you may be interested in Experimental Screen Printing.