Screen printing on glass master class- 5 days

Immerse yourself in the world of image-making on glass in this focused 5-day workshop. Tailored for both newcomers and seasoned glass artists, the course offers a deep dive into screen printing using vitreous enamels, combining the precision of printmaking with the durability and beauty of glass.
Throughout the workshop, you will learn various methods for creating images that can be transferred onto glass through screen printing. The course starts with an introduction to digital and hand-drawn techniques, which will be prepared for exposure onto a silk screen in a darkroom setting.
You will create several test pieces that explore different techniques and effects. This includes making two small glass stacks to practice before moving on to a final 14-layer glass stack. This layered approach allows you to work with depth, transparency, and colour interaction, leading to a visually engaging final piece.
The workshop covers all the technical steps involved, from preparing screens and mixing enamels to applying them and firing the glass. You’ll also learn how to address common issues that may arise during the process.

We look at; photoshop, image making without a computer; preparing a screen with uv sensitive emulsion, exposing a silk screen, screen printing directly onto glass, suitable enamels, preparing glass, firing glass and stack firing.

Students will be encouraged to their own images and we will look at what makes a suitable image for screen printing and the basics of how to manipulate it in Photoshop. All materials included in the class fee. Please click here to read the terms and conditions of enrolment.

Class runs over 5 days, 10am -4pm Monday 7th April until Thursday 10th and 10am -1pm on Friday 11th April  Please note: not all work will be ready for collection on the final day of class, students will need to arrange to collect the work at a later date or arrange postage.