Screen Printing Workshops

The Flash Screen Printing Workshop is an introductory workshop to screen printing. It allows you to learn all about the process, the necessary tools and the technique of printing on paper. In this workshop you will learn the main steps of the screen printing process, as well as carrying out a printing exercise.

In this workshop we will print a mini zine together, double-sided, using two types of printing, with a stencil and through screen exposure. You don't need to bring any drawings or materials, as we'll prepare a collective final artwork using drawing materials and collages.

In the Screen Printing - Paper Workshop, you'll learn how to print your own final artwork on paper. You'll learn the process of screen printing, from preparing the matrix (stencil method and exposing the frame) to recovering the frame. Throughout the sessions you'll use screen printing frames with different sizes and threads (72F/90F) and understand the type of application that corresponds to each one. We'll explain the types of paper to print on, as well as the appropriate inks. At FICA we use water-based paper inks suitable for screen printing.

Class 1. Introduction to screen printing, from preparing the photolitho / Emulsifying, exposing and recovering the screen / Alternative printing methods: stencil;
Lesson 2. 1-color final art print / Overlay exercise with the same layer - stain / Numbered and signed edition of 10 copies;
Class 3. Final artwork printed in 2 colors / Exercise in registration and greater detail / Numbered and signed edition of 15 copies.

Screen printing is one of the most widely used techniques for printing fabric and allows you to effectively duplicate different types of artwork. In the Screen Printing on Fabric Workshops, using more specific tools such as the printing carousel (for perfect registrations or pieces already sewn) or preparing the set for a meter print, we'll share everything you need to know about the technique, from start to finish. From inks to screens, emulsion to photolithographs, as well as types of fabric.

In the Screen Printing on Fabric Workshop we will print a meter of fabric together using the screen exposure method. And print individual pieces of fabric using the original stencil method. Pre-prepared shapes and cut-outs will be used, so you don't need to bring any drawings or ideas.

In this workshop we will use our screen printing kit to learn the process of screen printing using the stencil method. The Screen Printing Kit includes a manual explaining the process, but this is the ideal workshop if you want to learn step by step accompanied by our trainer, taking advantage of advice and tips.

As well as learning the process, we will print a final two-color artwork on paper and tote bags (we include 2 tote bags in addition to the kit). The aim of the workshop will be to gain the necessary knowledge to continue printing independently.

Among the screen printing workshops, we have a special collaboration. In the natural dyes and screen printing workshop, we'll be combining the production of natural dyes with the screen printing process. In the first part, with Tamara from Distinto StudioIn the second part of the workshop, you'll learn how to make natural dyes by reducing dye baths, as well as how to prepare fabric and paper for printing. In the second part of the workshop you'll apply the dyes through screen printing, both on paper and fabric. 

Natural paints and mordants - Part 1 / 3 hours
A brief introduction to dyeing plants and natural agents;
Reduction of dye baths for paint formulation;
Preparation of the mordant on fabric and paper.

Application of inks through screen printing - 2nd part / 4h
Introduction to screen printing - engraving method + stencil;
Color showcase - printed on cotton paper;
Screen printing* (cotton + silk, 50x50cm);
Color change processes (iron), Reservations and overlays.