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Learn the basics of UV screen-printing, a popular and versatile printing process that can be used on fabric and paper.

In this one-day workshop, you'll dive into the fundamentals of screen printing, exploring the materials and techniques needed to create a UV-exposed screen. After preparing your screen, you'll have the opportunity to either draw your own design or bring a *suitable image to work from. After exposing the screen with UV light, you’ll have ample time at the end of the session for inking and printing your two-color designs on our screen beds. You'll leave with a small edition of your prints to take home and enjoy.

What’s Included?

All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Our studios are always striving to be more environmentally friendly and use greener printmaking processes and consumables where possible.

Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?

If you would like to prepare an image to bring with you make sure it is no bigger than A5 and prepared as below:

• Inkjet/Laser Print: Please make sure it is either in BLACK INK ONLY on acetate/tracing paper
• Hand drawn image: Please use opaque ink pens (we use black posca markers) on tracing paper or acetate for your image to expose correctly.
• (Please be aware that you will need an image/drawing on a separate sheet for each colour of your print)

Course Structure

Most printmaking day workshops will follow a similar structure to the one below, but your artist-tutor may assess the needs of the class on the day and make small scheduling changes accordingly. 

• 11am – 11:15pm: Introduction to the day, the process and each other
• 11:15am - 11:30am: health & safety induction
• 11:30am - 1:30pm: workshop teaching time
• 1:30pm - 2pm: Lunch break
• 2pm - 4pm: workshop teaching time
• 4pm - 5pm: free time for participants to ask questions and produce more prints.

What happens after the course?

After you’ve completed your course, you are free to book into our open access printmaking studios. Your course acts as an induction, but if you feel like you would benefit from a free one-to-one induction or more info about our studios, you can book online here: https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/products/book-a-free-health-safety-induction

We also offer a Bluecoat Artist Memberships scheme, which has lots of amazing perks for practicing and aspiring local printmakers. You can find out more information and purchase your membership here: https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/products/artist-membership

Got any questions?

You can find out general information about the Bluecoat Print Studios here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/our-community/spaces/print-studio

Accessibility:

The Bluecoat cafe, gardens and building floors are accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility with lifts and ramp access. The print studios have step-free access but the studio spaces & equipment have not been adapted to take into consideration any floor space/surface height needs. If you would like to do a print workshop with us but are unsure about accessibility, please contact the Print Studio manager at: Ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk

Getting here:

The Bluecoat is located in Liverpool city centre and is easily accessible using public transport.

• The closest bus stop is Tesco Hanover Street
• The closest railway station is Liverpool Central Station

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Location

Bluecoat Print Studios
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX

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