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high school student spreading ink on a screen

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Course Description

Learn how to create your own screen prints using your original art, on multiple surfaces through various techniques using water based inks, metallics, opaques, and glitter. You will work in a professional screen printing studio with equipment such as the multi-arm carousel printer. Create inspired pieces for your portfolio or personal development (for surfaces such as T-shirts, jeans, clothing, books, etc.) and replicate the techniques you learned in this class at home.

Notes

ELIGIBLE GRADES: High School students entering grades 9 through 12 as of the upcoming Fall semester.


See below for required course supplies:

For the first session, bring:

  • A notebook
  • A pen or pencil
  • An old newspaper or egg carton
  • Wear clothing and shoes that can get messy with ink

Due by the 3rd class: 

  • 1 Sakura Permapaque paint  marker, Dual Point, Black 
  • 1 Sakura Pigma Micron pen, 05, Black
  • 1 roll of masking tape 
  • 1 roll of packaging tape (brown or clear) 

To fill in any missing materials, the class will make a trip to the FIT Bookstore. Expect to spend up to $25.

Materials needed for Project 2:

  • Old or new substrates for printing on (e.g., light-colored cotton or natural fabrics - 1 to 3 yards, bedsheets, curtains, t-shirts, pillowcases, napkins, tote bags, etc.)
  • These materials can be sourced from nearby thrift stores or fabric shops. Expect to spend up to $35.
Please note: Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. We recommend that you wait until a week before class starts to purchase supplies. You will be notified by email if cancellations occur. Instructor assignments are subject to change.
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Section Title
55A
Type
In-person, main campus
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Jul 22, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Service charge(s)
  • PreCollege Reg Fee  
Instructors
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