Learn the basics of screen printing and print your own design on T-shirts made in class. Bring up to five shirts, and keep the positive screen for your future projects.
Instructor Jess Hinshaw (Upright Press)
Great For
- Ages 16+
- No screen printing experience required, but students must be able to provide artwork to specs provided below
Learn the basics of screen printing and print your own design on T-shirts made in class. Bring up to five shirts, and keep the positive screen for your future projects.
Instructor Jess Hinshaw (Upright Press)
Great For
- Ages 16+
- No screen printing experience required, but students must be able to provide artwork to specs provided below
Skills Toolbox
- Learn the tools for printing
- Discuss how a screen is created for printing
- Learn how to register a screen
- Learn how to pull a squeegee for printing
- Learn how to cure your shirt after printing
Tool Clearances- No Idea Foundry equipment is certified in this class
Pairs Well With
Plan Your Visit
The ink we will use for the class is permanent so be sure to wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting stained. You'll be printing your own artwork per the guidelines below. The instructor must have the finished the artwork no later than 2 weeks prior to your class date, sent to uprightscreen@gmail.com . If you have any questions about preparing art, please contact the instructor ahead of the two-week deadline. All materials and safety equipment supplied. Students are required to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants to participate, and sturdy footwear (e.g. tennis shoes or boots) is recommended. Plan to arrive for class about 10-15 min early and check in at the front desk. Our main entrance is on State Street, with parking lot entrance on State St. as well. IF parking and street parking available.
Artwork Guidelines
Size is 8" x 8" or smaller
Digital file must be 300 dpi or vector based
File must be a one color image
Please email your file to uprightscreen@gmail.com
Shirt Guidelines
Bring up to 5 shirts with you, shirts will not be for sale onsite
Bring only light colored shirts: white, light blue, light pink, etc. Dark colors will not work for this class
Bring all the same cut of shirt: all crew-neck, all v-neck, etc. A mixture of cuts will not work for this class
Hoodies and garments with zippers will not work with this class.
Tickets:
Idea Foundry Member - $75
Non Member - $85