Introduction to Silk Screen Lab: Printing a Single Color Design with David Sloan

March 7th & 8th
1pm-4pm

Members: $100
Non-Members: $140
Class Minimum: 3 Students (Class must have a minimum of 3 students to run)
Class Max: 5 Students 
Ages 16+

This is a beginner class! Students will learn to silk screen and be fully trained to print in the EVFAC Silk Screen Lab after this course. Member students will be able to rent the Silk Screen Studio after this course.

Have you taken this course before? Brush up on your pre-existing silk screen skills, or learn even more techniques with David by repeating this course!

Have a design ready or create one from free files on internet. Class includes t-shirts and other donated goods found in the center, but highly recommended to bring extra cotton shirts, paper, non polyester fabric to print more!

Day 1: Students will learn how to prepare screens and art work. You will first coat your screen with emulsion, which will then dry over-night in a light tight room. After this, you will prepare your artwork on the computer while being assisted by David.

Day 2: On Day two all your hard work will pay off. You will first expose your artwork onto your emulsion coated screen, and then begin the printing process! You will be using water based silk screen inks and exploring the many possibilities with color mixing and printing on your hand made design. Be sure to bring plenty to work with, old clothing and scrap fabric work great, t-shirts, pillowcases, whatever you can think of!

Designs for the class: Students must bring their single color designs to the first day of class. Designs must be high contrast, and a single color: think: a logo, or a few printed words, or just a graphic image, line art, etc. This can be hand drawn, if a single color.

If you have questions about your design, please contact David: dasl2001@hotmail.com

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 career. Students muse be EVFAC to rent the silk screen lab.

Please bring food and beverages to keep your strength up.

About David Sloan: Born and raised in Yootó (Santa Fe), David is a New Mexican artist who works in numerous mediums of 2-Dimensional arts. If you have questions about silk screening in general, or about the design you should have ready to bring to class, please email David at: dasl2001@hotmail.com

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.