Prepare and expose a screen using the photo emulsion technique

An induction to learn how to prepare and expose a screen using UV emulsion on the new exposure unit at Colchester Makerspace. This course is aimed primarily at members to create a screen which they can then use at the Makerspace at their leisure.

The induction will cover how to use the materials and access the equipment and is aimed at a slightly more advanced level of screen printer. Although it will be fairly straightforward, it’s useful if you have some experience of screen printing – perhaps you have attended one of our other screen printing workshops before, or have previous experience of the process.

You are welcome to bring along an image you wish to expose – more info will be sent out to attendees about what kind of thing will work best.

The session will go something like this:
– Meet at Makerspace, check that our images will all be ok to expose
– Learn how to coat and expose screens
– Make a test print from our screens
– Tidy up
– End
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Led by Tom Armstrong

Attendees need to be 18 and over. All materials are included in the costs.
Workshops run approximately every 8 weeks.

MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Makerspace members receive up to 50% off our classes. Membership includes 24/7 access to the space and all our equipment and starts from £10 a month. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/membership

ABOUT COLCHESTER MAKERSPACE
Ever harboured dreams of making your own pots? Fantasised about playing with ink? Perhaps you just fancy learning a new skill? Or you want to rekindle a love you had for a past hobby or practice?

Colchester Makerspace at Trinity Works (just behind Patch, a new vegetarian plant-led café). We provide access to ceramics and printmaking equipment, such as pottery wheels, kilns, risograph, screenprinting presses.

We also provide a wide-ranging and exciting programme of arts and crafts workshops, classes and events to get you started.

Plus, if you want to use the facility on a more regular basis, you can access this amazing space and its equipment 24/7, via a monthly membership, starting at just £10 per month.

Intrigued? Want to know more? Visit our website www.makercampus.co.uk

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