ASPCO offers screen printing classes to the public at large and its current members.
ASPCO has a roster of courses available for both beginners and intermediate students. Please select the class in which you wish to participate from the list below. The class instructor will contact you prior to the class to go over any questions you may have. For questions about our upcoming classes, please email us.
Introduction to Screen Printing*
Learn how to screen print at ASPCO’s studio with a new 6 color press, washout booth, paper printing tables and much more. Our Introduction to Screen Printing class is 4 weeks long. Students will learn everything from setting up your screen to printing it on fabric and paper. No experience is necessary, but enthusiasm is 100% welcomed! The maximum class size is 4 students to make sure each student receives hands-on instruction. The class is focused on teaching how to print in ASPCO’s studio with no instruction on how to create an image in graphic design programs. ASPCO provides all chemicals, emulsion, transparencies, screens, inks and paper.
- INSTRUCTOR: Amanda McInerney
- PRICE: $300 per person
- STUDENT CLASS SIZE: 4 students maximum
- STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students are to provide blank t-shirts.
- SKILL LEVEL / PREREQUISITES: None!
2023 UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
All classes will take place on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 11:30am.
- September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th – Sold Out!
- October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th – 3 spots available
Intermediate Screen Printing on Fabric
Students will learn how to register multiple colors on a 4 and 6 color press. Lectures and demos will cover ink modifiers, printing with a white underbase, using the flash unit and how to troubleshoot problems that can arise using the 6 and/or 4 color press. Handouts will be given for additional information.
- INSTRUCTOR: Amanda McInerney
- PRICE: $350 non-ASPCO members / $275 ASPCO members
- STUDENT CLASS SIZE: 3 students maximum
- STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
- SKILL LEVEL / PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Screen Printing class or completion of a beginning screen printing class at a university/college, or experience working on a professional press within the past 2 years.
2023 UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
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Private Instruction
Private instruction classes are occassionally available for those who are looking for more personalized instruction. The class is $400 for 6 hours and covers the same curriculum as the Introduction to Screen Printing class, but to a more detailed level. Private instruction is dependent on our instructor’s availability and are scheduled as such. Please email Amanda for more information about this class.
Refund/Cancellation Policy for ASPCO Classes & Workshops:
Students may request a refund, minus the credit card processing fee, or enroll in a different session up to 14 days before the start of their original scheduled class. Within 14 days of the start of class, no refunds are available. If a student is unable to complete all of the sessions in their class, at the discretion of the instructor, the student may attend those same sessions in a future workshop. No makeups or refunds will be made.
In the event a workshop does not fill adequately, ASPCO reserves the right to cancel the workshop or class within 7 days of the scheduled start date. The minimum enrollment for a workshop is 3 participants. In the event of a cancellation, full refunds will be offered to students.