Thursdays: March 5, 12, 19; 6–9pm CT
Refresh your skills and build confidence in MCBA’s screen printing studio in this in-person workshop focused on fabric.
Learn how to screen print on fabric using hand-drawn artwork, cut paper stencils, and darkroom techniques while printing your own design on a tote bag and tea towel. Instruction will cover design, screen exposure, ink, and multi-color printing for fabric. Come away from the workshop with the confidence to work independently at MCBA's Screen Print Labs.
Bring your sketches and ideas to the workshop. Final designs should fit on a letter-sized sheet of paper (maximum width 8.5 inches) and may include up to two colors. Participants are encouraged to bring a T-shirt to print on, too! Natural fiber fabric works best for the water-based screen printing inks used in MCBA’s studio; 100% cotton or cotton/polyester blends with at least 50% cotton preferred.
Level: Intermediate. Participants must have taken Introduction to Screen Printing or similar before registering for this workshop. Repeat this workshop or Introduction to Screen Printing to refamiliarize yourself with MCBA’s studios, the screen printing process, and build on your skills.
Certificate: 9 hours, Category B or D
Pricing
$221 | $111 Scholarship | $332 Pay-It-Forward
Materials fee: $35
Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
