Fleisher Art Memorial | Screenprinting Basics

Screenprinting Basics

Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 6, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Level: All levels welcome, recommended for beginners.

Date: 9/19/2026-11/14/2026

Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Sat

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Tuition $295.00

Member Tuition $275.00

Studio Fee: $50.00

Screenprinting Basics

Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 6, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Program Description

Screenprinting is an easy and versatile print technique for quickly making multiples for craft or fine art. You will learn hand-drawn and photo stencil processes, how to mix ink colors, how to break down an image into stencil layers, and how to pull a clean print on paper or t-shirts. By the end of the semester you should be able to take home a multi-colored edition to be proud of.

What You Will Learn:
- Students will be able to prepare images on screens using adhesive stencils, filler stencils, and photo stencils
- Students will be able to break down an image into color layers and mix opaque or transparent inks for printing.
- Students will be able to set up an efficient print station, print a clean edition, and work productively in a shared studio space.

Special Notes

This is an in-person class. Please review our Safety Policies and Community Guidelines.

To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here.

Required Supplies

Start the term with these supplies:
- Sketchbook
- Pencil
- Black posca marker
- 1 roll masking tape

Midway through the term students may need these supplies:
- 3-4 colors Speedball Water-based screenprinting ink (CMYK primaries or preferred colors)
- 3-4 sheets Rives BFK or other smooth printmaking paper as needed for independent project
- 1-4 T-shirts or other clothing blanks
- 1-2 colors Speedball textile screen-printing ink
- Thumb drive to bring in photo resources

Instructor

Marie Elcin

Marie Elcin has been teaching in both the children and adult programs at Fleisher since 2007. She has a BFA from Moore College of Art and Design and a Master of Art Education from Tyler School of Art, Temple University. She is a practicing fiber artist with a focus on embroidery, surface design, and printmaking.