Screen Printing

The Print Studio at MAKE is home to screenprinting, film photography printing, laser cutting and engraving, and Risograph printing. It also hosts the Digital Lab with digital design software, as well as 9'x9' workspaces available for rent.

 

print studio

In our print studio, we make posters, T-shirts, booklets, signs, and other graphic pieces—and we teach you how to make them, too. We have the capacity to screen print on paper or fabric, make prints from film photography, create zines or unique printed material with our Risograph, and learn the digital design skills to bring inspired ideas to print. Every student that takes a class leaves with several of their own pieces.
 

PRINT studio Classes

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Intro to Screen printing

Duration: One night, ~2 hour session
Price: $55
Supply fee: $15
Pre-requisite: none
Ages: 16+

Our original class started with the talented folks at Yellowhammer Creative. This workshop provides you with a casual, fun introduction to the materials and processes you use to use silkscreen for printing, including a brief look at how screens are created, how to select and mix inks, and how to make a smooth print onto paper and fabric. Each student will leave with their own screen printed t-shirt and poster.

This class can count as a prerequisite for any Intermediate Screen Printing or Project-based Sessions



Screen Printing: Design your own Print

Duration: One night, ~2.5 hour session
Price: $70
Supply fee: $30
Pre-requisite: none
Ages: 16+

Learn the basic skills of screen printing in our print studio but with your own design. This workshop provides a introduction to the materials and processes you use to use silkscreen for printing, including a brief look at how screens are created while burning your own screen, how to select and mix inks of your choice, and how to make a smooth print onto paper and fabric. It does require some homework! Before the start of class you will be asked to submit a one color design to be printed on a few shirts or totes.

This class can count as a prerequisite for any Intermediate Screen Printing or Project-based Sessions.



Procreate: Design for Screen Printing

Duration: Two sessions over two weeks, ~2.5 hour sessions
Price: $125
Supply fee: $30
Pre-requisite: None
Required equipment: iPad & Apple Pencil with Procreate app
Ages: 16+

June 20 Design Day - June 27 Screen Printing Day

Night one, join Savvy of Sunspark Creative to learn Procreate fundamentals, including interface navigation, brush techniques, and color selection specific for screen printing. Focusing in on one color logos and designs, she will guide you through digitizing & preparing a design for print. Night two, bring that design to life on shirts and totes while learning the basics of screen printing with Sean.

This class is BYO iPad & Pencil. If you do not have access to one but you are interested in taking the class, let us know!



Dive deeper

Intermediate Screen printing: Two-color Tea Towels & Totes

Price: $150
Supply fee: $50
Pre-requisite: Any introductory screen printing class
Ages: 16+

The intermediate screen printing class gives a closer look at the process of printing with silkscreen, focusing on each step in preparing artwork for two-color printing. First we will focus specifically on preparing screens for printing (for which students will create their own artwork), including selecting design, coating screens, and using the darkroom; then we will focus on two-color printing techniques where the ink meets the paper.

You’ll need to provide your own two color design prior to class to use for your custom towels and totes - don’t worry, no need to be an expert graphic designer. We’ll be able to help get your designs from almost any sketch. We will have some stock designs to choose from as well.



Project-based one-on-one class

Duration: 4 - 5 studio hours
Price: $250+
Supply fee: dependent on project
Pre-requisite: Any introductory screen printing class
Ages: 16+

Interested in using the screen printing studio as a member? This class will dive deep into the full screen printing process & how to use the studio while creating a small batch run of your own design. Hannah of MAKEbhm & hm.prints will guide you through prepping your designs and printing transparencies, coat screens to burn, then move to ink selection & mixing. Once everything is prepped, we’ll move to printing a small batch of your project. Typically around 20 two-color prints or one color front and back prints. Prices can vary depending on project, additional screens & blanks added as needed.

This class is required for any new studio members who don’t have previous screen printing experience. Upon completion, folks will be able to schedule studio sessions while the building is staffed & then can move to anytime sessions once comfortable & competent in the studio.

Get in touch to schedule a one-on-one!