Abstract Screenprint on Paper Workshop

Abstract Screenprint on Paper Workshop with Karoline RerrieCreate a series of bold abstract prints on paper using hand cut stencils, bright coloured inks and the technique of screen printing.Age group and abilities to be taught        18 years and aboveSuitable for all abilitiesCourse aims and skills/knowledge to be taughtMaterials and equipment suitable for screen printing on paperDrawing shapes and creating an A4 design suitable for hand cut stencilsUsing a scalpel to hand cut stencils of your designScreen printing on paper using hand cut stencilsUsing water based ink, a squeegee and a silk screen to print on paperRegistering two layers of colourScreen printing a series of approximately six prints on paperCleaning and looking after screen print equipmentCourse outline for Abstract Screenprint on Paper WorkshopMorning activityIntroduction including health and safetyDemonstration of how to set up to screen print and how to screen print an abstract design using hand cut stencilsDemonstration of how to clean up equipmentOutline of how to create a design and hand cut a stencilParticipants will draw shapes and create their own A4 designs for hand cut stencilsThey will hand cut their first stencil using a scalpelSome of the group will set up to screen print and print their first layer of colour on A4 or A3 paper (others will go for lunch)When finished they will clean screen printing equipmentAfternoon activityThe rest of the group will set up and screen print their first colour on A4 or A3 paperWhen finished they will clean screen printing equipmentParticipants will hand cut their second stencil using a scalpelThey will set up to screen print, register their second layer of colour and add it to their printsParticipants will screen print a series of about six prints on A4 or A3 paperOnce finished they will clean screen printing equipmentPrints will dry, participants will clean up, pack away and then take their prints home at the end of the workshopMaterials and equipment required by workshop studentsPlease wear clothes you don’t mind getting ink onBasic drawing materials including a HB pencil, rubber, pencil sharpener, scissors, colour pencils (if wanted), an apronAn A3 folder to take work home inDrawings of simple shapes you would like to work with. If you would like to prepare a design in advance it should be A4 size. Bold designs and block shapes work best for screenprinting.Materials and equipment providedCutting matsDisposable gloves and apronsPaper for drawing and printingScalpelsScreen printing equipmentPre-mixed water based inks in basic colours: red, blue, yellow, orange, green, brown, turquoise, and magentaMethods of assessing outcomesGroup discussion and tutor feedbackCompletion of the evaluation form