Screen Printing Orientation/Basics *members only*
2024-02-10 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | The Bodgery, 740 Oscar Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Screen Printing Orientation/Basics
DATE/TIME
Saturday, February 10
9 am - 11:30 am

DURATION
2.5 hours

COST
$26 (includes area supplies, ink, and flour sack dish towel)

LOCATION
Screen Printing Area

REFUND POLICY
Please contact the instructor by February 7 for a full refund.

SAFETY, WHAT TO WEAR:
Consider bringing eye protection, gloves, earplugs, and/or protective earmuffs. Wear clothing that can be stained.

AGE GROUP
16 and older

MAX STUDENTS
Max of 2
(No waitlists are available)

ORIENTATION
1. Overview of Screen Printing Area’s processes, equipment, and supplies
2. Screen check-out and area reservations
3. Area rules and etiquette
4. Area opportunities

INSTRUCTION
1. Applying emulsion
2. Printing positives on transparent film
3. Exposing screens using the vacuum top exposure unit
4. Using the 6-station press for one-color printing
5. Water-based and acrylic inks
6. Printing on fabric (will provide flour sack dish cloth)
7. Flash drying and heat setting
8. Washing, reclaiming, and degreasing screens

EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
1.Vacuum Top Exposure Unit (yellow tool)
2. 6-Station Press (yellow tool)
3. Flash Dryer (red tool)

CONTACT
Slack: @Lynn Coakley or email: lynncoakley@icloud.com
