{"product_id":"260621-21st-june-2026-introduction-to-textile-screenprinting","title":"260621|21st June 2026|Introduction to Textile Screenprinting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSunday 21st June 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.00am - 4.00pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExperience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex Palmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15299,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":1,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"During this jam packed day long course, you will learn how to transfer your own ideas into beautiful screenprinted textiles! Through instruction and demonstration you will learn how to expose your images, mix and prepare your colours, experiment with layers and print onto fabric.  No previous experience necessary.\"}'\u003eThe perfect introduction to the world of textiles screenprinting. You will be shown how to use several mark making materials to create a 'positive' onto drafting film then using these hand drawn designs, you will expose them onto a screen, mix inks and print a variety of fabric. A busy but enjoyable day full of tips and best practice to begin your textiles journey taught by textile and dye expert Alex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of textile screen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding inspiration from artwork\/designers, participants will create a variety of drawings to be exposed onto screen to develop understanding the of layering of imagery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimentation with colour, creating bespoke palettes to create cohesive and contrasting palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to print onto fabric after processing your sample screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean up and reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Palmer \u003c\/strong\u003egraduated from Loughborough University in 2010 with a 2:1 BA Honours in Printed Textiles Design. Currently working at De Montfort University in the printed and dyeing textiles department, Alex works closely with students introducing a variety of printing\/dyeing techniques to enable the students to further develop their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlex also produces dyed\/printed textiles outside of her usual work to keep her inspired and on trend with what is happening in the textiles industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\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\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\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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