Textile Printing with Helen Greensmith

At the start of this introductory course you will be taught how to transfer simple shapes directly onto fabric. This will be achieved using simple paper stencils combined with the use of textile pigment inks and calico fabric. During the course you will be taught how to mix these pigments and you will learn a basic understanding of how to prepare a screen for printing. Alongside this you will also be taught how to prepare the fabric on the print table ready for printing.

As part of the course, you will be asked to create your own design to apply to different processes throughout. You will be encouraged to consider both the composition and colour palette of your individual design.  Later, you will be taught how to transfer your design onto ‘separations’ following which you will learn how to expose your own drawing onto a textile screen.

Foil adhesive and metallic foils will be introduced and you can learn through demonstration how metallic details can be added to your print. Additionally, you will also be shown how to involve the use of ‘Puff Binder’, an emulsion used to add texture to your design. What’s more the process of layering will too be introduced, this will involve examples of how layering paper stencil prints with exposed screen prints can be used to create further interesting, layered designs. Furthermore, the opportunity for self-directed work is incorporated into the later part of the course allowing time for further experimentation as you become familiar with the textiles printing workshop.

Learning Methods

This course will be delivered on campus from 18:45 – 20:45 every Wednesday for 6 weeks. 

Activity Summary

• Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 10 in the group
• 12 hours of teaching in total over 6 evenings, 18:45 – 20:45

Independent Study

Students are encouraged to create and maintain a personal sketchbook which reflects their own creative practice involving the documentation of processes, learnings, and inspirations.

Participants are encouraged to explore both composition and colour palette to aid their own individual designs.

Calico is the fabric used to print onto during the course however participants are welcome to bring their own fabrics to use if they would like to.

Students will be asked to prepare a hand-drawn 'separation' for use during week 2 of the 6-week block. This will be explained during the first class.

Assessment

This course is not formally assessed.

For Academic Year 2022/2023

Course fee: £190 per person

The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to the first session.

After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.

Additional Costs

Essential core materials are provided. 

The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:

• Accommodation and living costs
• Printing

Course Cancellation

If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.

If you have registered and paid for your place on the course, but now wish to cancel, please email engage@rgu.ac.uk at least 48 hours prior to the first evening session commencing.

Disclaimer

For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see: