Introduction to Silk Screening with Gel Lister
March 7th & 8th
12:00pm-4:00pm
Members: $150
Non-Members: $180
Class Minimum: 3 participants
Class Maximum: 8 participants
Ages 14+
This is a beginner class, intermediate students welcome.
In this two day course, students will learn to silk screen and become fully trained to print in the EVFAC Silk Screen Studio. After this course is completed, members may rent the studio. If you have taken this course before, but would like to brush up on silk screening methods, this is a great opportunity to do so.
This introductory course will teach you the ABC’s of silk screening. With this knowledge you will be able to rent the lab, and continue your silk screen journey and adventures. Students must be EVFAC members to rent the silk screen lab, so sign up to become a member today here!
Students must bring artwork that they want to print to the first day of class. Artwork description is listed below.
Course description:
Day 1:
Students will learn how to prepare screens and art work. You will first re-claim your screen, then you will coat your screen with emulsion. The screen will then dry over-night in our light tight drying box. After your screen has been prepared, you will ready your artwork on the computer with Gel.
Day 2:
The second day of this course will be spent burning your screen, and you will begin to print! You will learn to expose your screen, Students will be using water based silk screen inks and explore the many possibilities with color mixing and printing on your hand made design.
Be sure to bring plenty of clothe to print on! Cotton works best, old clothing and scrap fabric, t-shirts, pillowcases, whatever you can think of! You can try to print on just about anything, experimenting on different fabrics and paper on day two is important.
Materials students must provide for class:
Students must bring their single color designs on the first day of class. Designs must be high contrast, and a single color: a logo, or a few printed words, or a graphic image, line art, etc. This can be hand drawn, if a single color, or on a digital file. These images will be prepared and then transferred onto your screen for printing. It is best if the design in one color for this introductory class.
Bring your own fabric to print on, clothing, paper, etc. Don’t hold back, you’ll quickly learn how fast silk screening is!
Materials provided by the center:
Screens for use during the class (and one month following the class), all inks and supplies needed, emulsion.
Screens can also be purchased at the center if you would like to own your screen. This is not necessary. You may use the many community screens we have available at the center.
If you have questions about your design, please contact Gel Lister at: melister@alumnae.mills.edu
About Gel Lister (they/them): Gel is an interdisciplinary artist and writer engaged in performance, installation, printmaking, and book arts. They have experience working as a teaching artist through Creative Growth Art Center as well as the El Rito Elementary Art Program. They have taught as the EVFAC youth screen printing instructor for 2 years at EVFAC.
Please bring food and beverages to keep your strength up.
Class COVID-19 policy: There are no COVID-19 restrictions for this class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick, and it is always advised to wear a mask if you are comfortable doing so.
Class cancellation policy: Please note: All Class cancellations are charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following policy: Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund. 8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund. 14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund.