Talking Points: What is Screenprint?
A collection of imagery and sources designed to introduce children to the process of screenprint.
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Screenprint
Teachers Notes
Screen print is a printing process in which a mesh (silk screen) is used to transfer ink to a surface such as paper or fabric. An image is exposed into the mesh with UV light. Once exposed some areas of the mesh will be blocked and some will allow ink to pass through.
Watch the video below to show children the process in action before trying our Screen Print Classroom Hack.
Theresa Easton, Screenprints and Silk Screen
This Talking Points Is Used In…
Pathway: working with shape and colour
This is featured in the ‘Working with Shape and Colour’ pathway
using sketchbooks to make visual notes
Find out how pupils can respond to artists work in sketchbooks
Show me what you see
