Introduction to Screenprinting on Fabric

Fabric is a fantastic and flexible substrate to print onto and can be translated into a great range of applications. This hands­-on introductory class will provide instruction on the screenprinting process, specifically for fabric. You will learn about sourcing printing equipment and materials, preparing your personal artwork for screenprinting, various artistic printing methods, heat setting a printed image, and fabric care. Upon registration, students will be given guidelines on how to source and/or create their images. Level: Beginner – no previous experience necessary Registration closes November 30, 2026. Material fees are included to cover consumable materials provided in class. Students will also need to supply additional items of their own—please see the materials section below for details. Sample images by Eliza Clifford WORKSHOP SUPPLIES: Registration includes a $36 materials fee to cover the consumable materials provided in class, including emulsion, ink, tape, newsprint, paper for test prints, and access to a silkscreen for class use. In addition, students should bring the following supplies to class: Fabric – tea towels, t-shirts, bandanas – any flat fabric works well (should be clean and ironed before class); be sure to bring several pieces to print on Image(s) to work with – more guidance provided at registration (for emails – below) (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have some handy) or wear clothes that can get inky (optional) A notebook or sketchbook for taking notes Note: If you think you’d like to keep printing beyond the class, new 20×24” silkscreens are available for purchase for $30. You’ll have the option to purchase one at checkout. MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Josh Kery is an interdisciplinary artist working in screenprint, textiles, and code, with a background in Fine Arts and Human Computer Interaction. He has exhibited solo at the Frame Gallery in Pittsburgh, exhibited collaboratively at MuseumLab and the Fabric Workshop and…