In the screen printing workshop Draw & Print, you’ll playfully dive into creating your own design — either on A4 format or in two layers on A5 format. You’ll draw directly onto a blank silkscreen frame. Using a special emulsion layer, your design is rinsed out with water, opening up the stencil in the screen. This allows you to print your design in, for example, two layers of ink on paper and/or textiles. If you like, you can even bring your own shirt or sweater to print on.

You’ll go home with a series of experimental prints of your own creation, plus a goodie bag.

Screen printing is a graphic stencil technique suitable for printing on a wide range of materials including textiles, paper, cardboard, glass, wood, and plastics. A handmade stencil or light-sensitive emulsion is transferred onto a mesh screen. Ink is then pressed through the stencil onto the chosen surface using a squeegee.

Michael van Kekem works as an illustrative designer and printmaker. Within the fields of illustration, graphic design, and printmaking, he creates editorial illustrations, prints, visual identities, zines, and a variety of other products. He regularly teaches workshops in printmaking (screen printing, etching, and linocut) at events, for companies, and for individuals of all ages. Michael also frequently exhibits his personal work.

Practical information

• Workshop language: Dutch
• Optional: bring your own shirt or sweater