Developing photographic and mixed-media printmaking

Expose and develop a photo litho plate
Ink up the plate and print successfully
Stretch a screen
Coat the silkscreen with a photo sensitive emulsion
Make and develop work in Photoshop and print onto acetate
Make art work in order to expose to onto the silkscreen
Make stencils and explore different methods to make screen including wax tjanting and painting directly onto the screen with wax
Print the work using silkscreen and squeegee
Gain a good understanding of how to register and overprint
Make artwork using both mediums employing different methods and images to print in a combination of different ways.

All basic materials are provided. It is recommended that you bring visual source material i.e. photos, postcards sketchbooks, drawings as inspiration.
Pencils, note pads, permanent markers (Black), apron, brushes varying sizes (House decorating Brushes are good) rubber gloves. You will be provided with paper to print on but if you wish to print on other materials e.g. fabrics, mirrored papers etc. you will be expected to bring your own.

Demonstration will be given to enable you to understand the techniques
And instructions on how to use the equipment

There will be an emphasis on sharing knowledge and experience initially students will be put into pairs to maximise on practical development through discussion, show and tell and group crit. The tutor will facilitate group discussions, and work with students one-to-one and in groups.

Some home work will be applicable.