Screen printing is a technique where a nylon mesh is used to transfer the ink/colour onto a surface in multiple layers. The design is first blocked out on the screen using a blocking agent so that the colour can't pass through it. Once the design is blocked on the screen, a blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh areas with ink, this causes the ink to transfer onto the surface under the mesh. One colour is printed at a time, so several screens/layers can be used to produce a multi-coloured image or design. This technique is one of the most popular and old techniques of print-making used by artists to create limited edition prints of their works and is a great way to produce original handmade art in multiples.
At this workshop by Culture Chauraha (in association with For Old Time's Sake), you'll be learning how to create your own designs through the process of screen printing, and will be spending the time to block the screens and then finally, print your design onto paper.
Participants can even carry their own bags/ T-shirt if they would like to print their designs onto the same. All other material (including the mesh, the cloth, colours, blades etc. will be provided by us).
