Screen Printing 101: From Zero to Your First Print
About this Event
Are you a creative who’s curious about screen printing but has no idea where to begin? This hands-on workshop takes you from never having screen printed (or maybe it’s been a while) to walking out the door with a finished print of your own work.
Led by Robert Brochu @8088y80y, this session is designed for designers and creatives who are print-curious and looking for an approachable place to start.
What You'll Leave With
By the end of the workshop, you will know how to:
- Develop one-color artwork for screenprinting (video call required prior to the workshop)
- Prepare artwork and transparencies
- Coat screens with emulsion
- Expose and wash out screens
- Set up screenprinting equipment
- Mix ink
- Register and print
- Reclaim screens for future use
You’ll not only leave with prints of your own original artwork, but take home one print from each of the other participants to build a collection representing the entire workshop.
Schedule and Deadlines
- Prep call: Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 PM. We will walk through developing your one-color artwork together (this call will be recorded for those that cannot attend).
- Artwork due: Wednesday, September 17
- Workshop: Thursday, September 24, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
About IMPRINTS
IMPRINTS is AIGA Maine’s hands-on print workshop series, each session spotlighting a different Maine printmaker and printing process like foil, letterpress, risograph, and screenprinting.
About Robert Brochu
Robert Brochu is a Portland, Maine based artist exploring the space where language, typography, and visual art intersect. After studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, he built a career in design and creative direction before returning to a studio practice centered on words. Robert creates screen prints, installations, murals, and digital works that challenge the way we experience language.
The Fine Print:
💸 Fees & sales tax: Registration service and processing fees are extra as applied by Eventbrite. For US transactions, service fees are 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket; payment processing is 2.9%. Sales tax is added on the gross ticket price based on Maine's tax rate of 5.5% for state sales. (Tax exempt status does not apply to individuals purchasing tickets.) See Eventbrite for other supported currencies and information. AIGA Maine appreciates your support and understanding.
📜 Code of Conduct: By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the AIGA Code of Conduct, which outlines our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.
📸 Photography & Media Release: Photos and/or video may be taken at this event and shared on AIGA Maine’s website, social media channels, or other communications. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the AIGA Maine team know when you arrive.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 71.21 to USD 81.88
