Screen Printing or Serigraphy is a popular and commercial form of stencil printmaking. By forcing ink through a screen mesh using a squeegee, it is used commonly to decorate textile materials including clothing or to produce fine art prints and posters on paper.

The Screen Printing Induction will introduce you to the workshops, equipment and facilities used to create screen prints. We will cover all procedures included in the SWPs: cleaning a screen, making a screen, and printing an image.

The induction will grant you access to the Screen Printing workshops. You will be instructed on how to safely clean and prepare a screen using ultraviolet sensitive photo emulsion. 

Important In-Person Induction Requirements

Due to the length and physical nature of this in-person induction, please come prepared to ensure your comfort and safety.

• You must wear enclosed shoes to the induction

• Please ensure you are well rested and have eaten beforehand

• Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the session

• The induction is standing and involves walking - there will be little to no seating available during this time

• Areas of the Screen Printing facility can be hot in summer and cold in winter, so please dress appropriately

If you have any concerns about your ability to participate under these conditions, please get in touch ahead of time to discuss alternative arrangements - artdesignscreenprint@unsw.edu.au

*If no induction sessions are available, please be aware that inductions offerred by the Screen Printing & Printmaking workshop teams are conducted only during teaching weeks 2-7 and are subject to staff availability and timetabling constraints.