Screen Print a Set of Cards
Print your own set cards & try out screen printing! In this class, you’ll print 6 5x7 cards to share or collect. New designs every month.
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Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
Agenda
To be scheduled
About this event
Instructor - Erin Shackelford
Erin is a printmaker who loves to experiment with all types of printing - from screen printing and linocut to monoprint and cyanotype. Inspired by graphic art from protest movements and artists like Sister Corita Kent she believes art can be powerful and joyful. She loves to share knowledge and help people create whatever they are dreaming of making. Always a student, Erin can often be found in the screen printing shop or the jewelry shop at A2.
Class Description
Print your own set of custom cards! Come to this fun class and screen print a set of six cards that you can share with friends and family, or keep as small works of art. In this recurring class we will have new designs to print each month. This class is suitable for anyone 12+ (under 18 with an adult), no experience with screen printing necessary. In this class you will get an overview of the basics of screen printing, with an introduction to the shop and equipment, and then print your own set of cards to take home. We will provide artwork on prepared screens, ink, blank cards for printing, and all other necessary equipment.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $10. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.
Class Goals
Students will:
- learn to pull ink through a prepared screen to print on a card
- line up a card so that the image prints as desired
- layer multiple images on a single card
- get an overview of the screenprinting process and equipment
- take home six custom cards and envelopes suitable for sharing
Material Supplied
Blank cards, envelopes, ink, pre-made screen printing screens with artwork.
Students Should Bring
Please wear clothes appropriate for working with ink, aprons are recommended. We use water soluble ink, but it can dry and stain clothes, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting ink on.
Prerequisites
All students must be 12 years old or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Students must be able to stand, bend, reach, grasp, and pull while applying downward pressure with hands.
No previous screen printing experience needed.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Frequently asked questions
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Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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