Screen printing in a day

In this one-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screen print using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making processes and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screen printing classes.

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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

  • Start Date: 19 Sep 2026
    End Date: 19 Sep 2026
    Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: VS034
    Tutors:  Adam Hogarth
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  • Start Date: 24 Apr 2027
    End Date: 24 Apr 2027
    Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: VS784
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  • Start Date: 03 Aug 2027
    End Date: 03 Aug 2027
    Tue (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: VS936
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00

What is the course about?

You will be guided through the complete process of achieving a two colour screen print, exploring hand-drawn designs that can be processed onto a screen and printed in a variety of colours. Should you wish, you can also use pre-made photographic screens that can be included in your work.

What will we cover?

  • Historical and contemporary use of the process
  • Exposure times and exposure methods
  • Mixing inks and learning about process colours
  • Exploring printing techniques
  • Using hand drawn marks in screen printing
  • An introduction into photographic practice and how to achieve photographic effects in screen printing

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • Clean and degrease a screen for printing
  • Coat and prepare a screen for printing
  • Making hand drawn stencils that are suitable for printing
  • Accurately print a two-colour image with the option to print a pre-made photographic image at the end, using mono-print and colour-blend techniques

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

All welcome, no previous skills required

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Demonstration, examples, practical work, working individually and in small groups, individual tutoring and group discussions

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All necessary materials will be provided for.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You may wish to follow on to one of our screen printing courses - this course serves as an excellent introduction. You can find these on the citylit website. Your tutor will advise you on what you can do next.

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.