Pop Art Screen Printing on Paper

Create a limited edition run of pop art prints

Location

Handmaker's Factory, 579 Barkly Street, West Footscray VIC, Australia

Cost:

$230.00 per person

Duration:

5h

About this experience

In this full-day workshop, you will create a limited edition run of pop art prints on paper using a combination of stencil and photo emulsion screen printing methods. Explore layering, colours, patterns and experimental techniques.


You will take home a selection of screen prints on high-quality printmaking paper, ready to be framed as finished artworks.


No experience is necessary, there will be help at every step. 


 


What is Pop Art?
Pop art emerged in the 1950s. It draws inspiration from popular and commercial culture.



  • Recognisable imagery

  • Bright colours

  • Humour

  • Collage


Artists to check out:



  • Andy Warhol

  • Roy Lichtenstein

  • Robert Rauschenberg

  • Richard Hamilton

  • Evelyne Axell

  • Rosalyn Drexler


 


What to bring




  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting ink on.

  • Any ideas, pictures or drawings to use as inspiration for your prints.

  • You may like to bring your laptop with photoshop installed, but it is not required.

  • Papers are provided but feel free to bring along any papers you might like to print on.

  • A selection of ink colours will be available. If you would like to use particular colours, please feel free to bring these to the workshop.

  • Please bring your lunch – fridge, sandwich toaster & microwave available. Or you can visit one of the many local cafes and restaurants.



 


You can purchase screens at the end of the workshop if you would like to take them home.


 


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