Screen Print Pattern Sampler Workshop

Join this screen printing workshop in Bollington and explore the power of pattern as you create your own bold, graphic designs. Whether you're drawn to the repeating botanical rhythms of William Morris, the intricate geometric traditions of Islamic art, or something more contemporary like pop-art motifs, this session offers a chance to get hands-on with a classic printing technique.You'll learn how to use screen filler to draw marks directly onto the mesh, building a series of striking designs that work together to create a satisfying sampler of your work. We'll guide you through the entire print process – from initial design to paper – so you'll feel comfortable using the vacuum screen bed to bring your ideas to life. During the workshop, you'll focus on these steps:

• Design a series of bold patterns – Plan out your graphic motifs and repetitions.
• Trace onto the screen – Transfer your ideas directly onto the mesh.
• Paint with screen filler – Build your image using hand-painted marks.
• Dry and mix ink – Prepare your screen and choose your custom colours.
• Print your posters – Use the vacuum bed to produce your final prints.

By focusing on the directness of the screen filler method, you'll produce three high-quality posters on heavy stock to take home. If time allows, we'll even experiment with adding a second colour to your prints. You'll finish the day with a newfound confidence in your printing skills and a set of professional-looking artworks that capture your unique creative spark. All materials and tools to make three posters to take home. Read more details