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Screenprinting Weekend
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.
until 6 December 2025
Edinburgh Printmakers
