Screenprinting Summer Course
26th -29th July
Taking place from 26-29 July, this 4-day expanded practice summer course will give you the opportunity to develop your prints over more time with the guidance of Screenprint Technician James Harrison, or taking what you have learned and creating a new multi-layered print from the beginning.
After 4 days, you will be comfortable and very familiar with the screenprinting process, and will have had time to experiment with different inks, layering approaches, and exposure techniques.
Participants can produce a wide range of detailed marks such as painterly washes, linear drawings, stencil cutouts, photocopied images, text, and much more. Participants will learn the intricacies of the screenprint process, how to coat and expose screens, and how to print several coloured layers onto onto fine art paper..
During the course, each participant will work on their own print, developing it from idea to final printed work. Paper size will be approximately A3 with the printed area being around A4. This course uses water-based prints on paper which are not suitable for printing on textiles.
James Harrison
Over the past 10 years, James has been honing his screenprint craft by working on both personal and commercial print project on a variety of mediums, but his specialty lies in creating high-end screenprints on paper. With over 6 years of teaching experience, James' enthusiasm for teaching the art of screenprinting provides him with a constant source of motivation and inspiration for his practice.
In early 2015, James started a self-initiated project with his brother called Under the Skin with the mission to engage people of all ages through innovative design and interactive screenprints. In 2018 James was awarded a QEST scholarship where he trained under expert printmaker Scott Campbell to produce screenprint editions for world-renowned artists such as Alasdair Gray. In 2022 James joined the Edinburgh Printmakers team as a Screenprint Technician, where he runs the screenprint department, produces screenprint editions, and teaches a wide variety of screenprint workshops.
Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets!
This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership, which allows you to use the studio and consolidate your skills.
Image: Adam Wilson
Course Times 10am - 5pm
Tutor James Harrison
Suitability Everyone
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Expanded Practice 4 Day
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£410.00 -
26 July 2025 -
10:00 -
Print Studio -
Adult 16+
