Sonsoles Print Studio

Courses

Learn how to screen print at Sonsoles Print Studio, we run 2 types of courses: 1 day Introduction Course and a 4 week Basic/Intermediate Course in the evenings, if you are unsure which course is for you don't hesitate in contacting us! Please see below for more info ☟ 

Private Group Workshops also available
(Min.6 people) e-mail us for more info.

INTRODUCTION COURSES | REFRESHER COURSE

You will learn the basic techniques for screenprinting; from preparing a screen all the way through to the finished print. You will be taught how to prepare your very own handmade stencils which you will then expose onto a screen.  You will screen print using waterbase inks onto paper, completing a small limited edition of 2 colours. After this course you can become an Open Access member or if you rather carry on brushing up your skills and learning new techniques you can join our evening classes.

It's £95 for the Introduction course (all materials included).
In small groups. 10am - 4pm.

Best bit about this course? No computers involved! hurray!

BASIC / INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

The Basic/Intermediate classes are divided into 4 lessons. You don't need any previous experience here as these are guided courses that focus on your own work, structured around your own level of skills. The courses are held in small groups.

First class - We will begin by introducing all the different screen printing techniques available, from cut out stencils to photographic, showing you examples of artists work for inspiration along the way. You will design and prepare a 3 to 4 colour stencil from scratch and understand how layers work. You will learn how to prepare and coat a screen and you will also decide what colours to use and then mix them in preparation.

Second Class - You will expose your artwork and begin printing, focusing on accurate registration using acetate and learn how to make an edition.

Third Class - You will finish the final layers of your colour print, and on the...

Fourth Class -  You will prepare and print a new photographic image of your choice!

 It's £190 for this course (all materials included).

Please book in advance if you are interested in this course via our online booking system. 

✎ After this, we will send you more info so you know what to expect on the day and come prepared! 

Next INTRODUCTION screen print COURSES are on Saturday

Check booking site for availability

2023:

September:
Saturday 2nd (1 space)
Saturday 23rd (full)

October:
Saturday 7th (1 space)
Saturday 14th 

November:
Saturday 4th 
Saturday 18th

December:
Saturday 9th 

2024

January:
Saturday 20th

February:
Saturday 3rd
Saturday 17th

March:
Saturday 9th 

Next ☾ 4 evenings (7-10pm) screenprinting classes are on Mondays or Tuesdays:

check booking site for availability 
2023

September:

Tuesdays: 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th (2 spaces)

October:

Mondays: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23th (1 space)

November:

Tuesdays: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th (1 space)

December:

Mondays & Tuesdays (x2 weeks): 4th & 5th and 11th & 12th

January 2024:

Tuesdays: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

February: 

Tuesdays: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

March:

Tuesdays: 5th,12th,19th, 26th

If the course is fully booked please add yourself to WAITING LIST (green button)-

*We advise pregnant women not to undertake these courses.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: 

  • Because the groups are so small, We can no longer offer refunds, only transfer to another day:

☞ 7 DAYS CANCELLATION POLICY APPLIES*- (No course transfer option if cancelled in the 7 days prior to course starting unless someone replaces you) 

  • *For GROUP bookings, please allow an extra week notice per person. (2 people=14days, 3 people=21 days).
  • If cancelled in advance You can only re-schedule your course ONCE within a 6 month period, after that you will have to pay again. 
  • If cancelled too late (under 7 days) you can only re-schedule if your space is filled.
  • Gift Vouchers expire within 6 months of issue.
  • If you can't make a session we can re-schedule at a cost.

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