Fiber Arts
Photo Emulsion Screen Printing
Learn the art of photo emulsion screen printing in this one-day workshop.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Thur, 11/7/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thur, 11/7/2024
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About
Make several repeatable prints on fabric using water-based ink and silkscreens. Screen printing is an ancient method of transferring pigment to a surface and photo emulsion screen printing is a technique that uses a light-sensitive substance to create a stencil on a screen and transfer an image onto a surface.
Your instructor, experienced print-maker Dana Harris Seeger, will guide you through every step of the process. This workshop will combine new and old technology as you explore using Photoshop to alter images, or create your own digital or hand-drawn positives, expose them onto the emulsion-coated screen with light and create your screen print stencil. All aspects of screen printing will be covered including what materials to use for the process, how to properly set up the screen for printing, what types of inks can be used, and how to heat set for washing the fabric.
Here is the agenda for the day:
- Brief talk about the history of screen printing, what types of imagery you can expect from different methods, and how to use the screen for a range of results.
- Demonstration of simple Photoshop procedures including how to make a half-tone or black-and-white image ready to expose on the emulsion.
- Demonstration of proper set up including screen prep and image design.
- You'll create images and expose your screens.
- After a lunch break, you'll print your designs.
- After cleanup, we'll have a show-and-tell session!
Details
- Dress for a mess! Dyes and ink can stain, so wear dark clothing or clothes your don't mind getting stained. You can bring an apron if you like.
- Bring a bag lunch. A refrigerator and microwave are available for your use on the lower level.
Materials
- A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of this class, covers one wood- or aluminum-framed silkscreen, 11 inches by 14 inches, or 12 inches by 16 inches, and plain-weave fabric (cotton muslin, linen or polyester organza) for printing. All other needed equipment, tools, and ink will be provided.
- You need to supply your creativity by bringing design ideas or sketches.
Class Policies
- Ages 9 and up are welcome.
- Wear closed-toe shoes.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Dana Seeger
Screen Printing, Surface Design
Dana Harris Seeger was born in San Francisco and split her childhood between California and Indiana. She pursued her passion in high school and college and received a bachelor's degree in painting from Anderson University in Indiana in 2004 and a master's in fine arts in printmaking from San Jose State University in 2011. She is a member of the California Society of Printmakers. In 2014, Dana co-created an art studio and school in San Jose, Calif., called the School of Visual Philosophy. Her work in printmaking and painting helps her connect real to imagined memories and her life experiences to her heritage. Growing up as a second-generation Baltic American, she has always tried to connect the artifacts acquired from Estonia and Latvia into her own story. She lives in Poulsbo with her husband (a sculptor), daughter, and twin sons.
Visit her website at www.danaharrisseeger.com
Visit her website at www.danaharrisseeger.com
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