LLCFT 224 - Screen Printing

Made famous by Andy Warhol in the '60s, screen printing's distinctive renderings have been transposed onto posters and tee shirts for years--including the ubiquitous Obama posters and tee shirts designed by contemporary artist Shepard Farey for the recent election. In this class, you'll learn the step-by-step process of screen printing through both demonstration and hands-on experience. During the first class, you'll be shown the various ways of creating an image: computer-based graphics, drawing by hand, or cutting an image or images from magazines. Next, we'll proceed to the studio, where, over the next four meetings, you'll be shown the ins and outs of using screen printing equipment, gain experience printing a simple image to paper, learn to print a two-color image to paper, and finally, print a one-color image to a wearable tee-shirt. Please bring an 8 1/2 x 11' sketchbook, drawing pencils, and an eraser to the first night of class. Most other materials, including printing screens and tee shirts, are included. Class is limited to 10 people; no artistic experience is necessary.