{"product_id":"260526-26th-30th-may-2026-summer-school-screenprinting-for-artists","title":"260526|26th - 30th May 2026|Summer School: Screenprinting for Artists","description":"\u003ctable class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 27%;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeicester Print Workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"time\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuesday 26th - Saturday 30th May 2026\u003cbr\u003e10am - 4pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.leicesterprintworkshop.com\/studio\/artists\/katy_goodrich\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaty Goodrich\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis week long Summer School will take you on the ultimate screenprint journey. Introducing you to stencils and mono screen, mark making and photographic screenprinting. You will then finish the week with a textile screenprinting day and an experimentation day to practice everything you've learnt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unmissable opportunity to discover, refresh or practice all the skills necessary to use this versatile and popular print technique. You will leave with a robust toolkit of knowledge that will set you up for years of screenprinting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaught by LPW’s resident screenprint expert, Katy, you will pack each day with skills learned over years of making and be fast tracked through a variety of troubleshooting tips, hints and best practice by an expert in their field. Learning in a small group, this is a fun, sunny course to flex your creativity and hone a wide range of abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to screenprinting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting which threadcount of screen is best for your image \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest studio practice including space set up, mixing inks, choosing the right paper and registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint using cut and torn stencils with mono screen techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Two \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstration of how to use photoshop to create photographic work, including half tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to coat and expose your photographic screen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint photographic image onto backgrounds created on day 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Three\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue printing previous screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to remove an image from your screen ready to re expose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare artwork for Textile Screen using photoshop and\/or drawing onto mark resist using a wide variety of tools and materials – find your experimental line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Four \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile day – discussing differences in technique from paper screen, show examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat and expose textile screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting onto a tote bag, tea towel, t-shirt or length of fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunity to ‘upcycle’ your own clothes and print onto them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Five \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental play bringing together images and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding layers and playing with colour, rotation and repetition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption of printing onto other materials \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLeicester based artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaty Goodrich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been a part of Leicester Print Workshop for the last 10 years. Starting as a volunteer she then undertook a 5 year apprenticeship at LPW learning all aspects of print and in 2020 Katy became a technician at the LPW studio. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in screenprinting, Katy uses underwater photographs to create her work mainly using the CMYK colour separation technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeicester Print Workshop \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBookings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can book online here by credit \/ debit card or Paypal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelephone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Wednesday- Saturday, 10am - 5pm). Call us on 0116 251 4174.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn person:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCall in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) \u003c\/span\u003eto book and pay by card, cash or cheque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-course information:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. 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