A4364 - Creative Essentials: screen printing on paper and fabric – working methods

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Start Date: 22/09/2026      End Date: 24/11/2026        Start Time: 13:30      End Time: 16:00        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £180.00 (tuition)     £316.00 (overseas)     £75.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Anna Dyke        No of Places: 1
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
This beginner-friendly 9 week course introduces you to screen printing on paper and fabric in a clear and practical way. You will learn step by step how to use simple stencil techniques to create your own printed images.
You will explore screen printing through drawing, collage, paper stencils, and photo stencils, learning how to create layers and use registration in order to create a small edition of prints. You will experiment with ways of applying colour mixes such as painting directly on the screen and marbling.
The focus is on building confidence, understanding materials, and learning how to work safely and effectively with screens, inks, and tools. You will also look at and discuss examples of printed work from different artists and cultures.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Prepare and use screens safely and confidently
* Create simple prints on paper and/or fabric using stencil methods
* Explore one and two colour printing
* Experiment with image making using drawing and collage
* Understand basic screen printing processes and materials
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements except a commitment to attend each week on time and develop skills learnt outside of class time.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
A sketch book or notebook to record tutor demonstrations and develop
your ideas

We will provide all the basic materials but you will need to provide your
own specialist materials.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and
where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.
You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
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At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of
experience knowledge or current skills.
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course.
Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course to you will help you
work to your full potential.
At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
After completing this course, you can re-enrol or progress onto the Explore level courses. Please see our website 'Idea Store - Learning' for further information on a range of Visual Arts courses or speak with your tutor. Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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Other info

Other info
Accessibility Notice
Please note before enrolling in print courses that the studio is located at the top of the building and is not accessible by lift. Access requires using a staircase of 98 steps. As a result, the print studio may not be suitable for individuals with mobility difficulties. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your access needs, please get in touch—we’re happy to advise where we can.
Please also note: We have high expectations regarding attendance and punctuality. We expect 100% attendance for all scheduled sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of the class.
We acknowledge the rare occasions when that will not be possible, please inform us before the class by emailing ideastoreadmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.
If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.
If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.
Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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