Screen Printing as Protest Workshop

Print as Protest is an accessible introduction to screen printing in London that explores the rich history of printmaking as a tool for activism, social movements, and political expression. Beginners are warmly welcomed, and all technical processes will be demonstrated step-by-step.Central to the workshop is an exploration of the power of text: how words, slogans, and statements can become images in their own right. Through typography, scale, repetition, and graphic composition, participants will develop their own graphic responses to contemporary issues, translating words and ideas into bold printed works.What you'll do:

• Understand the basic principles and history of screen printing.
• Explore examples of protest and activist printmaking.
• Develop a simple graphic design or slogan suitable for screen printing.
• Learn how to prepare artwork for a screen.
• Gain hands-on experience in printing using screen printing techniques.
• Produce a small edition of prints to take home.
• Reflect on the role of printmaking as a form of communication and resistance.

From suffragette posters and labour movement graphics to contemporary climate activism and social justice campaigns, the workshop examines how printed images have long been used to communicate ideas, challenge power, and build collective voices.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class. All materials included. Read more details