T-shirt screen printing in a day

In this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print onto t-shirts, tote bags and other fabrics. Students will learn basic screenprinting techniques, including how to put your own designs onto...
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  • Start Date: 19 Feb 2026
    End Date: 19 Feb 2026
    Thu (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: VS971
    Tutors:  Adam Hogarth
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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  • Start Date: 07 Jun 2026
    End Date: 07 Jun 2026
    Sun (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: VS988
    Tutors:  Adam Hogarth
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00

What is the course about?

You will be guided through the complete process of achieving a 1 colour screenprint on a t-shirt. You will explore using hand drawn designs or how to use photographic images. These can be processed onto a screen and printed in a selection of colours. You will learn the main differences between printing on paper and textiles and be shown the best place to source materials from.

What will we cover?

- DIY printing and how to print at home
- How to make a screen that will print perfect every time
- Mixing inks and learning how to cure them
- Exploring printing techniques
- Using hand drawn marks and photographic images

- Some basic Photoshop skills.

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 or photographic acetates that are suitable for printing
-Textile printing techniques
- Ideas on DIY printing and how to screenprint at home.

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?

White T-shirts will be provided, however if you wish to print on other coloured t-shirts or tote bags, feel free to bring them with you.

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 can also advise.

Adam Hogarth
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.

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.