2-week | 6-9PM | Thursdays, June 18 + 25

In this two-session workshop, participants will be introduced to the equipment and processes involved in garment printing with water-based ink.

This course is designed for those who have previously taken Screenprint 101 at TPF or who have experience with the medium. Those new to screenprint are encouraged to join the upcoming Screenprint 101 Intensive. We will draw inspiration from graphic t-shirts, jerseys, and streetwear that combines image with message.

Each student will receive one t-shirt to practice with but students can print more time and equity permitting.

• Additional t-shirts and tote will be available for purchase OR bring 2-3 of your own (get creative—button-downs/jerseys/skirts/anything flat)

First session

• Registering on the 4-color press vs. print board
• Flash drying and heat curing with the conveyer dryer
• How to print consistently: maintaining ink levels on the screen + troubleshooting
• Participants print #1: studio design

Second session

• Final design preparations
• Screen preparation: exposing + taping
• Participants print #2: individual or group design
• Troubleshooting + experimenting

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If you would like to print your own ONE COLOR design in the second session, please send a 300DPI file to [email protected] with a note of the print dimensions in the body of the email by midnight on Monday before the second session. Maximum dimensions 11 x 14 inch. Participants can purchase this screen to keep at the end of the course for an additional $50.

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Francesca Barr is a working artist and writer from Massachusetts. She loves screenprint for the physical labor it demands, and for its value in movement-making past, present, and future.