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CMYK Screen Printing with Neil Kerr
CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key – aka black) is the 4 colour separation used across colour printing in many forms. Printmaker Neil Kerr will guide participants through the process of creating CMYK screenprinted works, from the conceiving of imagery through to the printing of an edition of original works.
This course will feature in-depth instruction on preparing photographic and digital imagery for creating a 4 layer, CMYK or full colour screenprint. Neil Kerr is an artist and musician who regularly uses screenprinting to produce limited edition graphics for vinyl sleeves, prints, posters and clothing for his own projects as well as special commissions.
The weekend course will focus on image processing and registration using Photoshop as well as screen set-up, preparation and printing. Participants will be taught how to create, expose and develop their imagery onto screens, experimenting with different approaches in order to produce their own set of prints to take home.
Aimed at those who have never screenprinted before or those wishing to brush up on their skills, the class will cover a wide range of possible applications with participants completing a series of works on paper or textiles.
Having worked as both a screenprinter and musician for many years, Neil has applied this printing practice to the printing of vinyl covers, tour memorabilia screenprints, t-shirts and much more. This weekend course will provide all those taking part with the skills to complete works of a high industry standard and is a fantastic opportunity to get creative and get printing.
Details
All materials are provided
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th March, 10am-4pm
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
Screen Print Workshop with Dónall Billings
You will get the opportunity of printing onto paper using a selected colour or black ink. Whether you're a beginner, seeking a refresher, or eager to print a specific image, this course is perfect for you.
Additionally, we'll guide you through paper preparation, ink and medium mixing, and the final printing process.
The class is designed to be accessible and beneficial to both beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. We provide a supportive environment where you can explore your creativity and develop your screen-printing abilities.
Please bring along an image or idea that inspires you. It could be a drawing, a sketch, or even a photograph.
To ensure a focused learning experience, the image size for this course will be limited to A4 (21 x 29.7 cm). This allows you to concentrate on the techniques and create a high-quality print within the workshop's timeframe.
Rest assured, all the materials you need, as well as expert guidance, will be provided throughout the class. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll take care of the rest!
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of screen printing. Reserve your spot today and get ready to unleash your creativity and walk away with beautiful, printed pieces that you can proudly showcase. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of screen printing!
Please forward your images (A4 size) to studio@bpw.org.uk in preparation for this class as screens will be prepared in advance of the class.
Date: Saturday 21 October
Time: 10am – 4pm (sandwich lunch & materials included)
Venue: Down County Museum
Price: £55/£50 concession
Tutor: Dónall Billings
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
Screen Printing CMYK — Weekend class, 24 & 25 June 2023 (SOLD OUT)
Screen Printing CMYK with artist Neil Kerr — Weekend class, 24 & 25 June 2023
Intensive Beginner Textile Screen Printing with René Mullin
Details
Evening Class (2.5 hours)
Thursday 27th April, 6.00— 8.30pm
One colour textile print class
Using paper stencils you will learn the art of stencil cutting, and making prints on textiles.
This class will give you a full breadth of knowledge on how to print an image through a silk screen onto a piece of textile for later use as a craft piece or as a hanging/frameable fine art print.
In this new and improved intensive beginner class you will learn about screenprinting on textiles. You will produce your own hand cut paper stencil design and print it on textiles. René will explain how textile printmaking varies from paper printmaking, she will guide you through a step by step process in designing, printing and finishing your own textile print. All materials will be supplied.
You will leave with a handprinted piece and a handprinted zine to guide you through the process, and a list on where to source all the materials and equipment should you want to try the technique again at home.
René has been printing textiles and selling her work throughout Ireland and beyond for over 15 years.
René is a member of Visual Artists Ireland and currently a Design Ireland maker with the Design and Craft Council of Ireland.
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
Experimental Screen Printing with Linda Barbour
Images from Experimental Screen Printing - 16/01/23
Experimental Screen-printing class, delivered in three hours — create your own masterpieces on paper with Belfast-based artist Linda Barbour. An introduction to the Screen printing process.
Details
Evening Class (3 hours)
Friday 14th April, 6.00— 9.00pm
In the 3 hour session participants will be taking through the whole process start to finish and then try their hand at printing their own one-colour print .
There will be prepared images to print for those not emailing their own.
Email your own image to lindabdesigns@hotmail.com
The best images to use have bold lines and high contrast , such as text or digital illustrations. Photographs will not be used in this 3 hr session. If you don’t have suitable image I have prepared designs for you to choose from.
A fun-packed 3 hour class.
LInda J Barbour ( LJB )
Materials are provided and you’ll have your choice of images to work with, resulting in your own, unique piece of art.
Each class is limited to 10 people.
Refreshments provided.
Friday 14/04/23, 6.00 - 9.00pm
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
Intensive Beginner Textile Screen Printing with René Mullin - Sold Out
Details
Evening Class (2.5 hours)
Thursday 30th March, 6.00— 8.30pm
One colour textile print class
Using paper stencils you will learn the art of stencil cutting, and making prints on textiles.
This class will give you a full breadth of knowledge on how to print an image through a silk screen onto a piece of textile for later use as a craft piece or as a hanging/frameable fine art print.
In this new and improved intensive beginner class you will learn about screenprinting on textiles. You will produce your own hand cut paper stencil design and print it on textiles. René will explain how textile printmaking varies from paper printmaking, she will guide you through a step by step process in designing, printing and finishing your own textile print. All materials will be supplied.
You will leave with a handprinted piece and a handprinted zine to guide you through the process, and a list on where to source all the materials and equipment should you want to try the technique again at home.
René has been printing textiles and selling her work throughout Ireland and beyond for over 15 years.
René is a member of Visual Artists Ireland and currently a Design Ireland maker with the Design and Craft Council of Ireland.
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
Collagraph Printmaking with Ivan Frew Weekend Class
Collagraph Printmaking with Ivan Frew Weekend class 25th+26th March 2023 10am - 4pm
£120.00
Screen printing combining Cyanotype weekend with Neil Kerr
Screen printing combining Cyanotype - Weekend class with artist Neil Kerr - 04 & 05/03/23 - £120.00
Over the course of 2 days, artist Neil Kerr will take participants through the steps necessary to complete a stunning edition of high quality prints, combining both cyanotype and screenprinting practises.
On the first day, the class will learn how to create rich, emotive artworks using the unique cyanotype process of printmaking, which dates back to 1842. One of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography, the distinctive feature of cyanotype prints are their shade of rich, deep prussian blue, which results from their exposure to ultraviolet light.
On day 2, participants will then utilize the distinctive and bold printmaking method of screenprinting to further enhance the artworks created, with each member taking home their own bespoke edition of 12 stunning works, printed onto high quality fine art paper.
This class is suitable for those with printing experience or those keen to try their hand at printmaking for the first time.
Weekend class in March 2023
Saturday 4/03/23, 10am - 4pm
Sunday 5/03/23, 10am - 4pm
CMYK Screen Printing - Four week class with Declan Byrne
Screen printing - CMYK - Four week class with Declan Byrne - 01/03/23
Experimental Screen Printing with Linda Barbour
Images from Experimental Screen Printing - 16/01/23
Experimental Screen-printing class, delivered in three hours — create your own masterpieces on paper with Belfast-based artist Linda Barbour. An introduction to the Screen printing process.
Details
Evening Class (3 hours)
Friday 24th February, 6.00— 9.00pm
In the 3 hour session participants will be taking through the whole process start to finish and then try their hand at printing their own one-colour print .
There will be prepared images to print for those not emailing their own.
Email your own image to lindabdesigns@hotmail.com
The best images to use have bold lines and high contrast , such as text or digital illustrations. Photographs will not be used in this 3 hr session. If you don’t have suitable image I have prepared designs for you to choose from.
A fun-packed 3 hour class.
LInda J Barbour ( LJB )
Materials are provided and you’ll have your choice of images to work with, resulting in your own, unique piece of art.
Each class is limited to 10 people.
Refreshments provided.
Friday 24/02/23, 6.00 - 9.00pm
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
Intensive Beginner Textile Screen Printing with René Mullin
SOLD OUT
One colour textile print class.
Details
Evening Class (2.5 hours)
Thursday 19th January, 6.00— 8.30pm
Using paper stencils you will learn the art of stencil cutting, and making prints on textiles.
This class will give you a full breadth of knowledge on how to print an image through a silk screen onto a piece of textile for later use as a craft piece or as a hanging/frameable fine art print.
In this new and improved intensive beginner class you will learn about screenprinting on textiles. You will produce your own hand cut paper stencil design and print it on textiles. René will explain how textile printmaking varies from paper printmaking, she will guide you through a step by step process in designing, printing and finishing your own textile print. All materials will be supplied.
You will leave with a handprinted piece and a handprinted zine to guide you through the process, and a list on where to source all the materials and equipment should you want to try the technique again at home.
René has been printing textiles and selling her work throughout Ireland and beyond for over 15 years.
René is a member of Visual Artists Ireland and currently a Design Ireland maker with the Design and Craft Council of Ireland.
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
Experimental Screen Printing - 3-hour Class - with Linda Barbour
Experimental Screen-printing class, delivered in three hours — create your own masterpieces on paper with Belfast-based artist Linda Barbour.
Details
Evening Class (3 hours)
Monday 16th January, 6.00— 9.00pm
This is an introduction to the Screen printing process.
For this class participants will be provided pre-prepared stencils demonstrating a range of textures that can be achieved.
You’ll have your choice of images to work with, resulting in your own, unique piece of art.
A folio of examples will be provided. A range of stencils will be ready to print.
Participants will receive printed handouts to keep , this will show a breakdown of the screen printing process.
Each class is limited to 10 people.
All materials will be provided.
Upcoming Classes
Gallery Shop
WALK, DRAW, PRINT! Screen Printing with Linda Barbour
Image: Mesh screens for screen printing at BPW
WALK, DRAW, PRINT!
with Linda Barbour
Screen printing class, spread over four weeks.
Beginning November 2nd, artists and BPW member Linda Barbour is tutoring this screen printing class with a twist.
Join us at Belfast Print workshop and we’ll start the class by forraging for creative content in the city centre. With a brief walk and talk, Linda encourages participants to photograph or otherwise create the work they intend on printing, from scratch, giving the class a complete, start-to-finish tutorial on the screen printing process.
No experience is necessary for this course and all the materials you’ll need will be provided by Belfast Print Workshop.
Learn more about your tutor, Linda here.
Details
Four-Day (4x 3hr) Workshop:
Wednesday, 2nd November 2022, 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday, 9th November 2022, 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday, 16th November 2022, 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday, 23rd November 2022, 6 – 9 pm