Intro to Screenprinting

About this Event

In this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your one-color image into a screen and print an edition of posters, greeting cards or even t-shirts! With the completion of this beginner course, students will be prepared to take more specialized, intermediate courses. Students may also choose to take this beginner course again with a personalized emphasis on multilayer printing. Our classroom environment is welcoming to all skill levels and we strive to make our shop accessible to new and experienced printers alike. A materials fee covers paper, ink, use of a screen, and other consumables. An outline of the workshop and materials list can be found at https://tinyurl.com/sboxscreenprint.

Please note: Masking is now encouraged, but optional in the studio space. Individuals who feel uncomfortable using the space with others unmasked, whether for health or any other reason, are welcome to request mask wearing while they are using the studio space.

About the Instructor

Rachel Gordon is an artist and musician from Brooklyn, New York. Since earning a BFA in Printmaking from SUNY Purchase in 2015, she has maintained a studio practice with an emphasis on screenprinting and collage.

Cost

$80 for Current Members/$90 for Non-Members

Plus a $15 materials fee that covers ink, paper, screen, emulsion, and use of our equipment.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, United States