This two-day workshop invites participants to play with print whilst being guided through the process of screen printing. Participants can expect to learn how to create and print their own designs in order to produce their own physical prints onto paper.
This Art Weekender will begin with a detailed overview that describes the process of screen-printing. This will take place in our purpose-built printmaking workshop.
Following this, you are invited to create your own individual design to later print. To aid creation of this, the design process will involve collective discussion during which you are encouraged to explore screen print examples, share your ideas and concepts whilst playing with the creation of your own design.
The development of your design will focus predominately on drawing however there is also the opportunity to incorporate digital elements into your drawings using premade digital separations provided by the artist.
Subsequently, you will be taught how to transfer your design onto 'separations' as part of forming your own two-colour print. Next, you will be taught how to expose your own screen prior to printing.
Throughout the course of the weekend you will develop an understanding of each step involved within the screen printing process, whilst producing your own playful print up to A3 in size.
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus over Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00 each day.
Activity Summary
- Minimum of 6 students, maximum of 6 in the group
- 10 hours of teaching in total over 2 days. 10:00 - 16:00 each day with a 60 minute lunch break from 12:30 - 13:30. Please bring your own lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Carla Smith
Carla Smith is a contemporary artist from Edinburgh and is, at present, based in Aberdeen. The artist believes play is crucial and believes this is something that should be extended beyond childhood.
Carla Smith graduated from Gray’s School of Art in 2022 and is currently a graduate artist in residence at Peacock & The Worm in Aberdeen. Her current focus of making is centred around food, using this as a tool to explore how we navigate relationships and care for others. Smith’s creative practice involves a range of disciplines including printmaking, sculpture, film making and cooking.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: £160 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see:
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