Screen Printing - Upcycling

Sun Jun 21 2026 at 10:30 am to 01:30 pm UTC+01:00

Colchester Makerspace | Colchester

Colchester Makerspace
Publisher/HostColchester Makerspace
Screen Printing - Upcycling
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Explore with our Associate Artist Katie Kennedy how we can improve, reuse and recycle fabric using printing techniques.
About this Event

Bring an old pair of jeans, denim jacket, t-shirt, dress, cushion cover, or whatever you like, to explore with Associate Artist Katie how to improve, reuse and recycle fabric using printing techniques.

During this workshop:
> Create an upcycled item that's totally unique to you
> Explore screen printing techniques using hand-cut paper stencils as well as pre-made screens to design and then create prints
> Learn new design and making skills to use in the future
> Gain knowledge of the basic principles of screen printing

No previous experience necessary. Also suitable for non-beginners.

About the Associate Artist leading the session: Katie is a graphic designer and workshop artist, running her own design business alongside delivering art, design and architecture workshops with museums, galleries, schools and festivals across the UK. Katie is inspired by all kinds of things; architecture, nature, street art, great design... Specific print inspirations are: Hatch Show Prints, Print Club London, Anthony Burrill, Abram Games, Andy Warhol, Strawberry Luna… the list goes on. Website:

Registered Members: Claim 50% discount on non-member price by entering registered email address in the PROMO CODE box at check-out.

Attendees must be aged 18+. All materials included.

No Refunds or Ticket Transfers: Our policy:

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Colchester Makerspace, Trinity Works, Colchester, United Kingdom

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