In this online course, Charlotte teaches you how to create bold and playful screen-printed illustrations. Learn how to produce a striking 4-color print of a subject of your choice using your own stencils.

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Learn to make a 4-color screen print illustration using your own stencils, and discover how to scale your designs to fit a variety of stationery products

Screen printing is a hands-on and creative way to create vibrant artwork. For screen printer and illustrator Charlotte Farmer, it allows her to experiment with bright colors and create cheerful illustrations. She’s collaborated with clients like Boden Clothing, Red Valentino, and Clinique, and has been featured in the Affordable Art Fair in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Melbourne.

In this online course, Charlotte teaches you how to create bold and playful screen-printed illustrations. Learn how to produce a striking 4-color print of a subject of your choice using your own stencils.

Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in illustration or screen printing.

Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful, but not essential.

In terms of materials, you need:

⦁a screen
⦁emulsion and coating trough
⦁UV light or similar
⦁space to dry screen in dark room
⦁clamps for holding the screen in place.
⦁squeegee
⦁the inks and printing medium
⦁paper
⦁tape
⦁a lightbox
⦁Photoshop
⦁acetate or similar


Charlotte gives her recommendations for each item in the second unit.