Silk Screen Printing
Unleash creativity with our silk screen printing classes, designed for 6th graders to adults. Participants learn the art of screen printing, from concept to creation, developing hands-on skills that merge artistic expression with practical application in a fun, supportive environment.
"From t-shirts to tote bags, silk screen printing empowers you to make your mark on the world – literally!"
What is it?
Screen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink (or dye) onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen in a "flood stroke" to fill the open mesh apertures with ink, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate momentarily along a line of contact.
This causes the ink to wet the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed. One colour is printed at a time, so several screens can be used to produce a multi-coloured image or design.
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