Screenprinting Weekend
Weekend Course
On the last weekend of the month, learn all about the dynamic and colorful process of screenprinting.
This type of stencil can produce detailed marks such as painterly washes, linear drawings, photocopied images, and text. Participants will learn how to print their image in several coloured layers onto paper. To print, the screen is attached to a printing press, and acrylic based ink is pushed through the screen mesh onto paper using a squeegee blade. Each layer of colour is printed individually, taking care to register each new layer of ink on top of previously printed colours.
During the course, each participant will work on their own print, creating 3-4 layers of colour onto paper. The process is explored through hands-on practice where participants learn the practical skills involved in making a screenprint. Paper size (& maximum image size) on the course is approximately 28 x 38cm. This course uses water-based inks 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.
Booking over a month in advance? Use our Early Bird tickets for 15% off! This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use in the studio and consolidate your skills.
Learn more about screen printing on our YouTube channel here.Course Times Saturday and Sunday 10am-5.30pm
Tutor James Harrison
Suitability This workshop is open to both experienced practitioners and beginners
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Weekend Courses
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£220.00 -
26 April 2025-6 December 2025 -
Print Studio -
Adult 16+
