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Screen Printing 101

with Nicky & Stu Alden
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Share your ideas with the world through the art of screen printing.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Get

  • 11 Streaming HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
  • Downloadable class resources, including a printable supply list and instructions for screen printing at home
  • Detailed instruction, explanation and demonstration
  • Answers from fellow classmates in our virtual classroom

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Class Overview

Get off the computer and get your hands dirty! Graphic designers Stu and Nicky Alden walk you through screen-printing basics in this introductory series. Read the class materials for step-by-step instructions on how to expose screens and create prints at home. For more in-depth guidance and hands-on experience, we suggest attending a local class or workshop after watching the class.

Class Overview

Lesson Breakdown

1. Basics of Screen Printing
02:10
Get started as Stu and Nicky go over the basic screen printing process.
2. Designing for Screen Printing
05:09
3. Screens
08:06
4. Printing on Fabric
06:19
5. Printing on Paper
03:40
6. Reclaiming Screens
01:12
7. Embrace the Charm
01:59
8. Art Influences
02:37
9. Posters
02:32
10. For the Love of Teaching
01:37
11. Where It Can Take You
01:12
Lesson Breakdown

Recommended with this class

  • Paper stencil
  • Transparency
  • Screen
Recommended with this class

Taught by

Nicky & Stu Alden
Nicky & Stu Alden
Instructor
Stu and Nicky Alden are the owners of Ink Lounge, a Denver-based screen printing studio. The husband-and-wife team has created posters for many high-profile events including the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Colorado's 50th Anniversary and the HOW National Design Conference. Most recently, one of their posters was selected to be in the Denver Art Museum's permanent collection.
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